5/2/2024 CCLQ at Cheryl's

 Welcome to the weekly meeting of the Cherry Creek Lane Quilters! 

This week quilters met at Cheryl's home and did some reveals of the groups latest challenge; a Round Robin Block swap.

Candy is back with us Yeah and had big news her sewing room is open for business.  She can now put her RR challenge blocks on the design wall since the hashtag quilt is getting top&bottom borders of piano keys.  This is one of two she is making for a FH friend.  She shared two of the best get well cards she received.

Maggie showed her RR challenge quilt and an NC State baby quilt that has cute little bear faces on the back.

Cheryl revealed her lovely RR challenge blocks that have a great setting and borders.  She has a gold and burnt orange for the back.  Her final show was a chef apron for Stephen.  The middle border of cream fabric was an inspiration after she received it from Ruth S. who passed on fabric to downsize her stash.

Ruth S. has her patriotic RR challenge together and it is the perfect size to be a Quilt of Valor donation.  She has given her patriotic tote bag to be sold at either the DOQG Show or the Passmore Holiday Market.  She's still looking for the same blue for binding.

Carol's showed her supper bright RR challenge quilt that has an after quilt on the back with all the left over bits put together ... it's just so Carol all the way.  The back salmon/pink fabric was also some that Ruth S. passed on from her stash.

Linda is almost done with the sewing room reorg and has started on the first row of her RR challenge blocks.

Ella has been in the sewing room going through Barry's stash to see what she can possibly do with it.  One suggestion would be placemats for the Meals on Wheels program.   

Sizes start at 12 x 16 up to 14 x 18.

Deedee's RR challenge was such a surprise and just so lovely.  She has some of her favorite fabric incorporated and proudly hangs it in the hallway of her home.

Deborah's Heart and Stars blocks just look stunning.  She was lucky to be able to identify each quilter's block and made a label on the back to identify each.  As a truely heartfelt sharing she gifted the finished quilt to Ella for little comfort and love.

Most of the group went to lunch since Ruth S. is headed back to the Bluff for the summer.  Safe travels Ruth and Jeff.

Don't forget the late arrival who pulled into the driveway ...

 "Oh it's an older guy getting out of the car" .... Shaboom

So much fun with this group and scrumptious strawberry's and whipped cream.

That's it for this week!

4/25/22: CCLQ at DeeDee’s

 Welcome to the weekly meeting of the Cherry Creek Lane Quilters!  This week quilters met at DeeDee’s home. Enjoy the quilts and more!

Deborah shared this handy tip for managing binding.  Years ago, DeeDee gave Deborah a couple of large paper clip book marks. Deborah couldn’t find her usual large clip to hold her binding so tried the giant paper clip and it worked beautifully! 

Sneak peak at Deborah’s Round Robin quilt…called Heartfelt.  Gayle quilted this quilt using lots of hearts. 

Gayle shared her beautiful Round Robin quilt.  Gayle will be cruising next week. 

Ruth B has been busy doing gardening and reading a new book for book club. 

Although Maggie was not at our bee today…here’s a lovely donation quilt made by Maggie. 

Ruth S is finishing up the binding on this quilt 

Carol shared this adorable scrap donation quilt which will be cherished by a young child. 

Lynda shared a wonderful story about the recent trip that she and Britt took.  Lynda took three quilts to give away to relatives who were thrilled to receive them. 

Linda H brought a nice bag of scraps for Carol! 

Linda reported she is diligently working on fabric organizing and keeps finding more fabric!  She’s working on her Round Robin quilt for the big reveal next week.

Ella is showing some beautiful fabric given to her today by Linda H.  Recently Linda and Ella visited a Thread Runs Through It fabric shop in Virginia.  Ella bought some beautiful fall fabric at ATRTI. Linda found the complimentary fabric online at Grandma’s Fabric in Oregon.

DeeDee recently purchased a new blouse pattern and found this gorgeous rayon fabric in her stash that will be perfect for a new blouse. 

DeeDee found this cool pattern while cleaning up her sewing room. 

DeeDee found a wonderful collection of vintage patterns while cleaning the nooks and crannies in her sewing room.

Amazing! 

DeeDee also shared this beautiful Quilt of Valor given to her neighbor’s dad. The pattern is from Bonnie Hunter. 

Quilt back

DeeDee sewed an official Quilt of Valor label on the quilt. 

More incredible finds while cleaning up!  DeeDee found this collection of small art quilts ready for quilting! 

Last year DeeDee traveled to Egypt and purchased some wonderful pillow covers made by women in Egypt. 

Next week…the Round Robin Reveal at Cheryl’s!!!  Until then, happy quilting!!!.

4/18/24: CCLQ at Gayle’s

 Welcome to the weekly meeting of the Cherry Creek Lane Quilters.  This week the group met at Gayle’s home. We had a wonderful show and tell today and a surprise guest! Linda H was unable to attend but sent some great photos of her terrific organizational work on her fabric stash! Thanks Linda!

Linda folded lots of fabric on comic book boards to help with neatly fitting on the shelves. 

Linda also used boxes for storage of projects. 

Ruth S was excited to share her lovely finished baby quilt for her niece.

Ruth also created this adorable Pat The Bunny pillow complete with a quilted pocket for the book and the sweet bunny. 

DeeDee shared this photo from one of her friends who is traveling abroad. Why not use a beautiful quilt for your horse. 

DeeDee is currently sewing the binding on this donation quilt.  She reported that she has finished binding four quilts!  Way to go DeeDee! 

Maggie attended the DOQ meeting on Monday night and the Pizza Ladies presented and also sold fabric.  Maggie purchased this “low volume” collection. 

Maggie won a door prize at DOQ! 

Maggie is making a baby quilt for a nephew who attended NC State.  She found this cool pattern for the baby quilt. 

Gayle has had lots going on outside.  She replaced her back deck with a concrete patio and plans to plant some summer bulbs. She will have a flower garden instead of a veggie garden this year. 

Gayle finished her Round Robin quilt!  It will be a donation quilt. 

Close up.

Ruth B made a lovely placemat.  Ruth enjoyed a visit from her son last weekend. 

Ella was happy to have Debbie visit and also attend bee! Debbie reported that she recently moved and is in the process of setting up her new sewing space.   

Debbie shared a photo a wonderful race car quilt she made for her grandson.

Carol showed this awesome Temperature Quilt made for her grandson who will be one year old soon. 

Here’s the legend for the colors used to indicate the temperature of the day.

Deborah shared the quilt kit for Hearts at Home quilt. 

Until next week, happy quilting and enjoy whatever you do!