Welcome to another meeting of the Cherry Creek Lane Quilters!! Today, twelve members met at Joanna's house for the "official" reveal of Jean's Christmas Tree Challenge. She gave each member an embroidered Christmas tree and gave us MONTHS to come up with an idea of how we would use them.
Couch cushions:
The editor's pick for Best Ornament EVER:
On the longarm:
The artificial tree that looked (and felt) real:
Snacking, drinking, and doling out Cheerios to the Junior Quilter:
Gayle couldn't contain her excitement. They found a new house, put in an offer, AND it was accepted!! Congratulations:
Jean had a gift for Gayle, but didn't know it was going to be an early housewarming gift:
Fabrics from Pineapple in a range of ocean colors:
Joanna completed this unique table runner:
Ruth had a story to tell:
Lynda had a TELL. Her daughter just made a temporary move to North Carolina. ML was grateful for the "soft landing". Everything was taken care of, right down to groceries in the fridge:
The Junior Quilter tried out Jean's felted reindeer bag:
Linda shared this special memory pillow made for her niece:
Here is a closer look. No closures necessary, just button it up:
Dee Dee showed her batch of quilted postcards made for auction with proceeds going to a special cause:
Look at the adorable kitty fabric:
The feet just to the LEFT of the little table belong to Cheryl K. She was just back from Ohio and had a huge TELL:
Jean worked on finishing the binding (or attaching the label) on her nephew's special quilt:
The Junior Quilter had a grand time rolling around on the shag carpet and babbling away:
Margaret prepared a sample of the QAYG technique that she's been using and assembled kits for us to make a Donation Quilt:
It took several weeks, but Joy finally finished the binding on this tiny quilt that needs to be mailed off before the end of the year:
Margaret provided some fabric strips to entertain Little F:
Candy ended up with two small pieces of her special braided border and wondered how to incorporate them into her project:
Jean's quilt is done:
The Junior Quilter decided to test it out:
Jean tossed the binding scrap on the floor, but after a few moments, Joy rescued it from little hands:
Here is Santa Jean with a gift for everyone:
Cheryl B won a door prize at DOQ:
She also finished her Blooming 9-Patch quilt:
It, apparently, also needed to be tested:
This is Ella's Tree Challenge. She made a family tree:
Her QUILTING family:
Margaret and Joanna readied the BIG surprise:
They called Jean in...
... She looked to see what was on the table:
What she saw stopped her in her tracks:
What did you do?! That's what she wanted to know...
... And then she wanted to know HOW??? this was accomplished:
We took a quick group shot with Jean and the quilt:
As Joy was leaving with the Junior Quilter, Joanna came running out with this bag of fabric scraps:
Thank you, Joanna! I'm sure some of these scraps will be pulled into service in an upcoming quilt.
Later, Jean sent the follow photo of the Tree (Challenge) Topper. It looks like a perfect fit! Well done, Quilters:
I wonder if Jean's found the block that's different from all the rest?
Until next time...
Happy quilting!!!
Welcome to the December meeting of the Nimble Thimbles Quilt Bee!! Carol welcomed us into her winter wonderland filled with snowflakes and Santas. There were fifteen (15!) bee members in attendance. Thank you to Carol, for opening her festive home and thanks to all who contributed to our feast.
Lots of chatting took place upon arrival:
Multiple conversations going on at once:
Upcoming Events...
The blog calendar has been updated through the middle of 2019.
Show and Tell...
Joy started us off with her Small, But Mighty mini quilt:
Jean made a themed quilt for her nephew who was a swimmer:
It's got waves...
... And fish...
... Along with some beautiful embroidered sea turtles:
Dee Dee has made a big batch of gifts:
Kitty themed fabric decorates these kitchen towels:
Finger pot holders are fast and easy:
This pillow showcases a sample block for Dee Dee's current quilt project, but it will be a gift for someone special:
This mini sewing kit may be the cutest gift EVER:
Here's hoping someone gets a better shot of her ATCs:
Dee Dee also made a selection of Bowl Cozies:
Gayle's fabric may be packed away, but her creativity is in full swing with these precious Pebble Art paintings:
Here's a close up of Birds on a Wire made using a bag of purchased pebbles and a twig from the yard:
This is a better look at Birds on Beach Pilings with Gayle's painting and pebble embellishments stuck down using E6000 adhesive:
Kirsten has 5 feathers and the heron body will be complete:
Gratuitous photo of Jean's adorable leggings:
Kirsten uses the Apliquick method:
This is the back of her petal sample from class:
Candy made a gift bag...
... And added fabric detail to a towel:
Candy completed the top of her 2019 Bluff Mystery:
She brought us all a little thank you gift for our love and support:
A close-up of the her towel...
... Along with the ruler set (and notes) to make the magic happen:
Note: Use a SHARP rotary blade!!
Ella showed a photo of her sister's repurposed "Jean Bag" that she sent:
She also made a Quilted Bib for a new little neighbor...
... And finished this Donation Quilt using fabric from her stash:
Let's hope she will tell us the name of the pattern:
Ruth S. finished the Fishing Lure Quilt for her son:
She even added REAL fishing lures! Sans hooks, of course:
Ruth S. completed a special "Jean Bag" for her granddaughter...
... And some lovely placemats for a gift:
Hmm... Look at the INTERIOR of the pocket:
Carol completed a play mat for her new granddaughter:
Here's another look...
... And a look at the space themed bed quilt made for her grandson:
Jean "fixed" Ruth S's exterior pocket:
Margaret shared a new donation quilt...
... And a quilt that is destined to be a wedding gift:
Margaret is happy to be moving on to piecing the NEXT quilt:
Ruth B. showed off her completed "Jean Bag" and Candy will be providing the ribbon:
Linda made a Peter Rabbit quilt for a coworker's new baby. The baby came early, so the quilt is being delivered:
The phone photos came out a bit blurry:
Cheryl B. has completed her Blooming 9-Patch quilt:
She said that we will be seeing TWO more of the same:
There was enough fabric for THREE quilts:
Here is a closer look at the Prairie Points...
... And Cheryl is making MORE for the other quilts:
Margaret shared a photo of this magnet on a recent trip:
Ruth S. brought MORE scraps for Joy:
Ella's Heirloom Re-Quilt:
She had it quilted, but wasn't happy with it and ripped it all out for Cheryl B. to work her magic on custom quilting it:
LOVE the Santa backing:
Britt arrived with ATC's in tow...
... And Lynda, too:
Thanks to Ruth S., have a look at Joy's newest scrap infusion:
Someone had Christmas trees dangling from her ears:
Here are just a FEW of Carol's decorations:
The sign below is SEW funny:
Those who were last to leave were treated with a preview:
In case your sewing room has gotten out of hand, someone spotted this vehicle on the way out of the neighborhood:
Until next time...
Go sew (as those last minute gifts won't finish themselves!!!)
