Fun
Weekend
Here is Elaine with sweet Harriet getting her ready to sew!
First up was a Ten Minute Table Runner- taught by Dawn, an awesome teacher of our quilting 101, 102 and many other classes! The runner the customers were making was smaller
than the one in the top picture, but one of our savvy customers (Jan) pointed out that the smaller one fits
perfectly on top of a toilet tank! What a quick way to spruce up the bathroom! She is pictured below with her little ten minute runner and her mug mat.
Next up was a sewing machine applique mug mat, taught by
Kathy. She is our Accu Quilt goddess, and was using the Accu Cut to cut all of
the little sewing machines out of fabric. Such a great project!
The next project was a wonderful little magnetic pin ring, and for some awful reason I did not get any pics of these. Our wonderful Jazz Cat instructor Irene had kits ready to go- no machines were needed for this project. Everyone seemed to enjoy these! She had plenty of kits ready to go!
Next on the to do list was Elaine’s pin cushion chickens. She had many
many kits ready to go to make these little cuties. Judy had a great idea and
turned hers into turkey! Elaine is the most patient teacher, and everyone enjoyed
her directions while making their new little friends. Elaine is going to make some even smaller- she is
amazing! (or insane- we aren't sure which)
Susan, a wonderful teacher and talented long-armer. For those of you that are not quilt savvy, this does not mean she has long arms. She has a machine that is called a long arm and quilts for people:). Susan was
demonstrating how to use the Bloc Loc rulers while welcoming everyone into the event. You can find her here if you need
your quilt quilted-
If you are not
familiar with these rulers, get familiar with them now! In my opinion, it is the only way to
trim up half square triangles! Bloc Loc also makes flying geese rulers and now have
drunkards’ path rulers as well! Go here for more info-fast!
Below is a pic of our youngest make and taker, Zoey, and our instructor, Susan. Zoey had
a great time, and really knew how to run the sewing machine. I am sure her
sweet grandma Judy has been an inspiration to her!
Last , but hopefully not least, I was manning (notice the Broncos reference-haha) the
tissue holder station. There are several versions out there. I enjoy making this version-
it has a little bit of accent showing on each side- theses make great stocking
stuffers and really go together quickly!
I also got a little
bit of my own sewing done this weekend.
I had been stitching on these little pin cushions at night while curled
up with the dogs. I can get 2 of these little embroideries done in one evening. Remember, Sunday is marathon
tv night. Of course I don’t get much done during The Walking Dead- I have to
watch to keep track of Darryl-ooh la la. They better get Beth out of that looney bin of a hospital- the season is almost over- yikes! And holy cow Homeland! Get Saul the hell out of there! And the chick on The Affair is a drug dealer??? I did not see that coming. But I digress. Oh look, a squirrel-
I love
Gail Pan designs, and her Christmas book is on my wish list. The pattern for these little beauties is out of
her book Patchwork Loves Embroidery. You can ask for it at your local quilt shop. Check out her other patterns and her blog-
I put a layer of
walnut shells in the pin cushions before I started to stuff it. I noticed the
date on the walnut shell package- 07. And they came from a quilt shop that has been closed for years. Once again it pays to be a hoarder! I
even knew where the shells were when I was ready for them. That was an early
Christmas miracle!
I hope this blog
finds you all well, my friends.
Court
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