New quilters

It is always rewarding helping new quilters take those first steps towards making their first quilt and this morning's class at Cairns Craft Centre saw some stunning results.  It only took Marily two classes to come up with this bright and happy quilt top.
Sami just has to add her borders to complete this lovely quilt top
and I just managed a quick photo of Pearl's stunning quilt while she was preparing her borders for stitching.

The Thursday night girls, a lively group, are starting to produce some wonderful results for their own version of the "Jacob and Friends" quilt.  Ann was the first one brave enough to put some of her blocks up on a design wall so she could start thinking about what fabric to use for sashing - more later.

Till next time
Frances





Comments

CJ STITCHING AND BLOOMS said…
All the ladies look like they are truly enjoying their class and their quilts are lovely. Hugs Judy
February 20, 2012 at 12:02 AM
Susan said…
I love how each of the first three quilts look SO die rent because of their color and fabric choice. The last quilt is looking amazing !
February 20, 2012 at 5:15 AM
Merilyn said…
Good to see a young lady joining the quilting fraternity! How proud these new quilters look with their new projects!
February 20, 2012 at 8:39 AM
Margaret said…
The happy faces tell it all.
February 20, 2012 at 12:00 PM
Linda said…
What lovely quilts Frances, thanks in no small way to your generous tutoring. The colours are all lovely, but I'm really drawn to the Jacob and Friends colourway, so fresh and inviting. Thank you for always sharing the work your ladies are doing.
February 20, 2012 at 1:18 PM
Karen said…
These are great first quilts. Wonderful to see!
February 20, 2012 at 3:17 PM
Jen said…
Francis the ladies are making beautiful quilts. For first time quilters they have chosen lovely projects.Thanks for showing the quilts they are great to see.
February 20, 2012 at 10:52 PM
Elyte said…
Lovely work and a great assortment of beautiful colours.
February 26, 2012 at 7:35 PM
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