Sunday 16 September 2012

A Few of Our Favourite Things


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
            or this one
            http://www.modabakeshop.com/2009/03/pinwheel-baby-quilt.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:

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