Mini workshop evening 2

At Piecemakers' meetings, we often have a speaker, but this time we had a series of mini workshops, plus several sales tables. 

It was lovely to see Brenda Lincoln, one of our founder members, selling her sister in law's stash in aid of her charity, Quilts For Injured Servicemen.  The sad thing was that her sister in law has passed away.  At least the proceeds of  her stash will benefit a very worthy cause. 

 

Nik always has some interesting bargains to tempt us.  I managed to resist this time!

 

Jacquie had lots of goodies, including some Accuquilt dies.  If I didn't already have those I would definitely have added those to my set.  Julie and Gill also had tables, and Chris brought her usual stall from 'Bloodwise'.  

 

The workshop tables were thoroughly enjoyed, although the organisers were disappointed that some of the people who had signed up didn't attend the meeting, and others didn't participate, just observed.  Ruth provided an opportunity to fuse scraps to make a vibrant piece of fabric.   

 

Chris's group did free motion machining, and Julie's used up selvedges.  

 

June's raffle was very suitable for spring, with fabric, chicks and nests. 

 

Show and tell was very varied.  

 

This quilt is a stunning use of rail fence and fourpatch blocks.  

 

This appliqued cushion is a first project.  Beautiful.

 

Here is a delicate baby quilt.

 

This whimsical tree is lots of fun.  I love the bright piano key border.  

This quilt has been quilted using rulers.  It's a fabulous technique beautifully done.

It was made 'quilt as you go' and here is the back!  The quilting shows up really well!

Maria has completed last year's Sarah Fielke BOM.  It's a lovely mixture of applique and piecing. Well done!

 

Di has started making contributions for the tombola at our exhibition.  It's a Book Bag. Can you see the books on a shelf?  Using selvedges for the book titles is so clever! 

 

Here is the next row of our Sew a Row quilt.  It is pinwheels.  They are all so different!

This photo is a bit random, but is of me handing over 123 wiggly bags to a nurse at Ward 27 of the Leicester Royal Infirmary.  The nurses were thrilled with the lovely fabrics which had been chosen for the bags.  Thank you to everyone who made some, and since this is an ongoing need, keep making more!

Here is an example of a quilt made using Accuquilt shapes.  It's very easy to cut these cute little dogs automatically, and they make a gorgeous quilt.

Here is a scrappy quilt with blues and turquoises.  Good blend of colours.

 

Ruth has cut all these stars by hand and has donated this to Linus.  thank you, Ruth.

 

I have been inspired by our sew a row challenge to make a Linus sew a row of my own.  I used various orphan blocks and I think it looks bright and cheerful.

This stunning quilt is made from squares.  Beautiful precision.

Chris was asked to make a memory quilt from men's shirts.  It was fortunate that this gentleman had such brightly coloured shirts, but it was also tricky, as he had so many brightly coloure shirts!  Chris has made a superb job of it!

 

Edith has finally completed this magnificent quilt.  All the daisies have been hand appliqued!  It's fabulous!

 

Here is another first project -  a cheeky little owl cushion.  I love his expression!