Home grown

This month we were very lucky to have our own Jacquie Durber to show us lots of her lovely quilts. Here are the bags ready to be unpacked.  What a treat for us all! 

 

Here she is, resplendent in a waistcoat embellished with selvedges.  She explained how she had made it, and was generous at being examined! 

  

There were lots of quilts to admire, and to examine after the talk.  

June had assembled some novel raffle prizes.  There were little bags to colour in, and pens to complete the job!   

Lots of people brought the second installment of the Sew a Row quilt, which was 'leaves'.  Plenty of creativity in the interpretations of this theme!

 

Show and tell was varied, as usual.  Ruth had been charged with making a new Easter banner for her church and designed and made this one.  I'm sure the congregation will be very impressed. 

Gaynor made this stunning wall hanging to remind her of a recent visit to New Zealand. I think she got the colours just right.Can you see the tiny shells she has attached on the beach part?  Perfect!

This quilt was made from a Bramble patch kit, and was the first one made completely by this member.  Beautiful!

This is a Pat Sloan block of the month.  The colour scheme of red, white and blue was chosen as this quilt will be donated to Quilts For Injured Servicemen.  What a wonderful gift!

Here is another Pat Sloan BOM.  Monochromatic colour designs always look good, and blue and white is so fresh.

This mariner's compass block has been made into a useful table mat.  Some blocks are such that making one is enough!

I am determined to use up the fabric and blocks in my cupboard.  I was inspired by our sew a row quilt to put these orphans into rows.  I think it works quite well, and will be donated to Linus.

Jan made this charming little quilt for Linus.  I love the flowers.

And here is another of Jan's Linus quilts.  Someone will enjoy picking out the novelty fabrics in this one!
Don't forget that there is a sewing day on 6th April at North Kilworth Hall.  It only costs £5 for the day, and is a chance to either sew in peace or get some advice on a current project.  See you there!