An experiment from Elaine

 Elaine created these scrappy blocks by sewing onto polar fleece then joined them as a quilt-as-you-go quilt with no other backing. 

It certainly worked well!

First the front...

Then the back...

Our Coronation Get Together (May)

 Last weekend our get together coincided with the coronation of King Charles III. Whether you are a monarchist or a republican it was certainly an historical occasion!

Kathryn came to stay over on Friday night and made a Coronation Quiche for our lunch the next day.

It certainly looked great even though we had some difficulty with the pastry as gluten free flour does not handle well. Eventually Kathryn moulded small lumps of the pastry into the pan. Yes, she used the broad beans but I noticed she peeled the seeds and only used the inner seed part.

On Saturday we started with our show and tell.

Stephanie brought along her version of her latest scrappy quilt. Please note that the pieces are all 2" cut then used in a disappearing 9-patch which is then cut.

I have also progressed a little with mine but it is made with 2.5" pieces as well as lots of our leader and ender squares which end up 2.5".

Glenda brought along a quilt that had been given to her. We all discussed issues with lack of quilting. It is absolutely stunning which you'll see better if you click on the picture and zoom in.

Glenda also brought along our latest finish. It has gone to Karen to donate to a cancer support place in Melbourne where her late friend Rick had spent much of his time during his battle with his cancer. We forgot to attach the label.

As always, a lot of time was spent chatting about the pros and cons of various quilts. We also spent time making more blocks for the brown quilt which now has prospective owners - David and Carlos from London, friends of Elaine's.

Lunch was amazing of course and the quiche was delicious and there was even a small amount for Kathryn, Stephanie and I to share while we watched the coronation later in the evening.

Our next gathering will be at Stephanie's as I will be away. You'll all get to do a little of the quilting on our black stars quilt using her long arm quilting machine. I will send out details before I go.

An amazing maze (or is it a labyrinth?)

Jeanette sent along these photos of her latest creation - Labyrinth.

How cool is that!

 

Another one from Elaine

 Elaine calls this one Cats in the Window and used lots of cat fabrics that were donated to Stephanie and passed on.

So many cats!