At the September Meeting of the Keswick Ridge Quilters the theme was, A Few of My Favourite Things. Our program committee asked some of its members what some of their favourite things were for sewing and quilting. See the minutes for a list of all 19 favourite things. Here are a few from the list that needed some additional information.
1. A Prairie Point Ruler . For a neat prairie point project go to http://www.modabakeshop.com/2010/06/prairie-point-christmas.html
1. A Prairie Point Ruler . For a neat prairie point project go to http://www.modabakeshop.com/2010/06/prairie-point-christmas.html
2. Self-threading needles. For a look at how these cheater needles can be used go to
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4_yMzN970Qc
3. A 20% discount from October 3rd to 6th at Rather B Quilting, 224 B Road, Houlton, Maine and at Joanne's Christmas Crab Quiltery in Woodstock, http://www.christmascrabquiltery.com/
5. Susan demonstrated the Twister Ruler and you can find a tutorial and project ideas for that ruler at http://cvquiltworks.blogspot.ca/p/tutorials.html
or on Cheryl's site
6. Nancy demonstrated how to make an extension for your ironing board. Here is a video to watch if you are thinking of trying this project:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4LGbXou_u4c&feature=plcp
6. The recipe for the Skor Bars can be found under the Minute Highlights
7. And FINALLY, don't forget the A Quilt-Makers' Cottage Day on Saturday September 29, from 9am to midnight. Everyone is invited to attend. Members need to sign up, bring a lunch and there will be pizza for supper.
Now for some highlights from our show and tell:
3. A 20% discount from October 3rd to 6th at Rather B Quilting, 224 B Road, Houlton, Maine and at Joanne's Christmas Crab Quiltery in Woodstock, http://www.christmascrabquiltery.com/
5. Susan demonstrated the Twister Ruler and you can find a tutorial and project ideas for that ruler at http://cvquiltworks.blogspot.ca/p/tutorials.html
or on Cheryl's site
6. Nancy demonstrated how to make an extension for your ironing board. Here is a video to watch if you are thinking of trying this project:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4LGbXou_u4c&feature=plcp
6. The recipe for the Skor Bars can be found under the Minute Highlights
7. And FINALLY, don't forget the A Quilt-Makers' Cottage Day on Saturday September 29, from 9am to midnight. Everyone is invited to attend. Members need to sign up, bring a lunch and there will be pizza for supper.
Now for some highlights from our show and tell:
Heather's Sock Kitten |
Heather's wallhanging for the new Vet's office |
Pat's hot pads |
Kathy's prize winning quilt |
Brenda's bag |
Another bag by Brenda |
Olivia's pillowcase |
The front of Olivia's quilt (it is quilted with peace signs) |
The back of Olivia's quilt! Cool! |
Phyllis's Brown Bag Challenge for Debby |
Gail's log cabin quilt |
Marcy's quilt |
Brenda's quilt |
Carolyn's SunBonnet Sue (throughout the year) |
Carolyn's Fall runner or wallhanging |
Carolyn's Christmas hanging |
Nelvana's fabric challenge |
Sandra's Recycle Koolaid Bag |
More Box Top Challenge Projects
Marilyn's Shreddies? |
Pat's All Bran Pot Holders |
Ruth's Pillow |
Debbie's box top was Chicken Burgers (poor little chickens) |
Louise's runner |
Carolyn's wallhanging |
Phyllis's Tea Cozy |
Jean's Tea and cookies |