Sunday Stitchers' Show & Tell

The usual suspects gathered on Sunday morning for the end of year get together of the Sunday Stitching Group.  Peter once again weaved his magic in the kitchen so there was yummy food to eat and lots of wonderful projects for Show & Tell to inspire us.  Here are some of the highlights!

Heather brought along this fun "I Spy" quilt which she made for her grandson and which has been much loved and used.

Karen has been busy making some Christmas wall quilts for gifts from a pattern in "Patchwork & Stitching".  It is always interesting to see the same design but in different colourways.

Jenny was working on the latest block in the Baltimore quilt and she has used the broderie perse technique for the fruit in the design.

Joan's quilt has moved another stage with her design and applique has been added to the light value blocks.

Thora has now completed a quarter of the "Pies and Tarts" quilt by Sue Daley and it is certainly coming together nicely.

Kay had a couple of quilts nearing completion to show us.  The first one included some stitcheries and was based on a design by Gail Pan.   The other quilt contains some machine embroidery and originated as a pattern by Julie Wallace.

Till next time
Frances

Comments

Sue said…
Your Peter sounds like a gem to have around in the kitchen.
Your ladies are all making lovely quilts- Don't know if I can get my head round Christmas in the sunshine but with how cold it is here at the moment would certainly be willing to give it a go.
December 6, 2010 at 2:17 AM
Shirley said…
One day Frances I am going to come and join you for one of your Sunday gatherings. You all make such great projects and I am really tempted by Peter's cooking. Perhap's Sue above will come and join me.
Love Shirley.x
December 6, 2010 at 3:40 AM
Julia said…
How gorgeous are those quilts...lovely work..
I'm still working on my P&T's..
I think Peter is a keeper..cooking for you ladies..wonderful!
Julia ♥
December 6, 2010 at 9:02 AM
Jenny said…
Lovely show and tell - from another who celebrates Christmas in the sunshine! But it would be nice to try a white Christmas one day.
December 7, 2010 at 8:34 AM
Linda said…
What a productive group you've got together there Frances. And, such lovely quilts. Well done to all. Thank you so much for visiting my blog, and giving me such encouragements with my needlecase journey. I do appreciate the thoughts of those who stitch.
December 8, 2010 at 11:01 AM
Anonymous said…
We could have a Grand Trip,Shirley, Sue and me! What lovely work everyone is doing.
December 9, 2010 at 1:26 AM
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