March Block Swap

Our Block Swap is well underway with the March blocks completed and photos sent thru'...only one persons block not here..... although done.....

Salley

Beth's

Susan

Jans

Annes

Spent most of yesterday rearranging the display area ......much more room now for our "Sew-n-Chat".....

Spending the day doing AMQA's Newsletter, and Red Shed Quilting's Newsletter......wishing once again that I could trade places with my cat....

Enjoy your Sunday...

Jan

Wiggle Wobble Class

The week ended on a high with a lovely small class participating in the "Wiggle Wobble" quilting class.

The class involves walking foot quilting and free-motion quilting.
The basic 'grid' is marked out using a template...

then stitched out with your walking foot.....free-motion background fills were covered as well as stitching out repeated quilt design/motifs using quilt and tear paper.....a lot of work to cover in one day.....
I am teaching the same class at Dungog's "Quiltarama" in June this year...but over 2 days....the girls and myself had a really good day.

Achieved some quilting too...

"Simple Jacobean" from Lorien Quilting...

"Formica" from Keryn Emmerson...

"Peacock" from Lorien Quilting

"Lively" from Lorien Quilting...

A strippy quilt where I had fun with LOTS of patterns...

I am now stocking "Wonderfil Threads"...beautiful threads...100% cotton...I am gradually building up the colours...

Have a great week

Jan

Feather Star Workshop

Wednesday....Catherine Butterworth was our tutor for a Feather Star workshop using Marti  Michelle templates.
Catherines' quilts are gorgeous......I love her colour choices...and the wealth of quilting knowledge that she passes on.....

Have to get caught up on quilting this week....
Jan

Friday Showcase

Once a month on the first Friday of the month I am lucky to be able to attend the NSW Quilters Guild Friday Showcase where a quilter is invited to attend and showcase his or her work.
This month's guest quilter was Carol Roberts of "Cherie Pie Designs".Carol has a huge body of work. A lover of hand applique and hand quilting......a really enjoyable morning viewing her gorgeous quilts.

Finished a custom quilt that took WAY too long......here's the back....

Loved working on the edge-to-edge below....such a beautiful quilt......"botanical blossoms" is the name of the pattern.

Big week coming up with Catherine Butterworth teaching on Wed., then the Shed Sewing Circle on Friday morning, and a Baby Wholecloth class on Saturday.......

Have a great week.
Jan

Quilt Frame Hire

The Central Coast Annual Quilt Show is on again on the weekend of 12th and 13th April.
A wonderful event to be involved in, raising money for Cancer Care Services.
Please consider entering a quilt, it's a great opportunity to showcase our local talent.

The Quilt Frames that were made especially for our show were available for sale recently......SOOOO I bought them. Well made, sturdy frames. I will be following on from the original owner Janette Jones and offering them out to quilt groups for hire.( see quilt frame hire page for more info)

I have been busy quilting but can't show many things.....a small sneak peak of Rachael's beautiful quilt...a joy to work on...

Really wet weather here this weekend so great weather for sewing I think...

Hope you're sewing too
Jan