1/9/2025: CCLQ at Ella’s

 Welcome to the weekly meeting of the Cherry Creek Lane quilters.  2025 is off to a great start.  This week nine quilters met at Ella’s home.  Ella treated us to wonderful gourmet nut butters with crackers and brownies treats. The weather was extremely cold, so it was wonderful to see a big group of quilters brave the icy temperatures to get together. My apologies if I didn’t get photos of everyone.

Ruth started us off with this lovely donation quilt made using the “Bonnie” pattern and quilted by Sarah Porrecca.  The story behind the “Bonnie” pattern is that Deborah’s sister-in -law won a quilt made like this pattern at an auction. Deborah borrowed it to show to the group.  Bonnie’s auction quilt was made by Cynthia Latta.  Deborah asked Cynthia about the pattern, but she couldn’t recall, so Joanna said, I can draft that pattern and shared the “how to’s” with the group. The group decided to call it the Bonnie pattern. 

Ruth recently went through her fabric stash and found this bag that she made in 1978. 

Closer view of the pattern.

Closer view of Ruth’s awesome hand quilting! 

Candy reminded the group about the Sew Saturday on Jan. 25th at Family House.  She will send out a list to sign up for the pot luck lunch. 

Maggie shared this wonderful patriotic quilt.  DOQ has recently asked for quilts for Veterans, so Maggie made this one. 

Backing fabric for Maggie’s quilt. 

DeeDee completed this sweet donation quilt using a three yard quilt pattern. She’s also working on a design for an art quilt. 

Carol plans to make a red, white and blue quilt using 2 inch squares.  She’s been busy taking down Christmas decorations.

Linda shared this photo of the finished red panda quilt. The recipient was so happy to receive this one! 

Gayle has been busy busy quilting the tops from last week.  This lovely charm pack quilt was made with charm packs given to Gayle by her friend. The quilt will go to her friend’s neighbor. 

Gayle offered this two embroidered blocks and DeeDee quickly volunteered to take them for a possible art quilt project. 

Backing and quilting for the charm pack quilt

Gayle made this beautiful quilt for a friend. 

Gayle used a lovely feather motif for quilting this one. 

Cheryl started cutting fabric for the quilt which will be using fall colors. Cheryl recently traveled to DC to see the Impressionist art show. 

Ella shared that she is working on a Potato Chip  quilt using 6/5x12/5 blocks. 

Deborah found a couple of panel fabrics and decided to make some car quilts for the the grandkids.  She made this world quilt for her her grandson for Christmas. 

Deborah made this USA quilt for her granddaughter for Christmas. 

Maggie and DeeDee reported that Hillsborough has a new quilt shop!  Bull town Fabrics is the name of this shop.  Click on the link for details. 

Until next week, stay warm under your favorite quilt and happy quilting!