A Busy day in October

Last Saturday we started our quilting get-together by visiting the Oatley Pink Quilt Show and the Oatley Markets. The quilt show was a bit of a disappointment for me as we could not actually wander around and view the quilts easily. They were hung over the pews and once the auction had finished we were unable to see the quilts that were not right on the edge as people were standing chatting, blocking the pews for other viewers. What a pity. We had about 5 quilts in the show by various of our members.

Home then to lunch then Karen W., Elaine, Linda and myself spent some productive time getting a few more quilts one step further towards completion.

We sandwiched and tacked our Blue Spot quilt onto polar fleece and it is now waiting to be quilted if anyone would like the task.

We de-threaded Carol's Peach quilt so it is now ready for a label and photographing. Then it can go into a draw or go to charity. If you have any favourite charities that might like large quilts please let me know as I also still have the Glimpses of Japan quilt.

The Blue and Brown Spot blocks in the background of the photo above will probably be best as a single bed quilt so Karen W. is going to make another block to complete the 15. We found a few orphan blocks that could go well in the corners of a border so they have been added to the board. We have enough of the centre paisley fabric to cornerstones with calico sashing but these decisions can be made next time.

Karen W. brought back Robyn's Retro quilt with all the quilting done. We added the binding and trimmed that ready for hemming (if you'd like that job just let me know). We also de-threaded that quilt.

As Christine's Windmills needs more borders we have thought that calico is a good option for a wide one but that decision can also be finalised next time.

In all a short session of work but we all felt that a lot was achieved and perhaps we'll have a few quilts ready before the end of the year, or is that wishful thinking? I look forward to seeing lots of people on November 9.