Already the nights are drawing in and it was a beautiful sunset as we arrived. The photographers had filled the Car Park, but then disappeared leaving the door locked. We had to wait until Emma arrived with the code (Teach me to transfer EVERYTHING when I change handbags.)
There were seven of us, Emma, Evie, Esther,Carole, Barb, Jennifer and Kate. Evie didn't have any interesting library books this month, but Esther brought along - Birds and Roses, Quilters Companion and American Quilt, so no shortage of reading material. After paying our annual dues we got down to the serious chat, which shall remain unreported. Why don't you come next month to join the conversation or the sewing.
Show and Tell started with Esther showing us the centre block for her new BOM. The first block will be available soon. It is a bed size quilt and is a mixture of piecing and applique. Judging by what we saw, it will be stunning, i.e. up to Esther's usual standard! So watch Esther's Blog:-
http://www.estheraliu.blogspot.com/
Below are the photos and comments about this month's Show and Tell. Remember you can enlarge the photos by clicking on them.
This was February's meeting. Thanks to Del for the picture. Suffolk Puff caterpillar quilt for Emma's niece. The baby's Mum wore a fabuluous.Suffolk Puff wedding dress (made by Emma) so of course the theme is being continued. Carole concentrates and Barb knits a hammock for two rats. I hope it is finished in time for the rats to enjoy the lovely autumn days.
Tea Party quilt for the 60th birthday of Emma's surrogate aunt. The 60 guests each made a teacup block - remarkable they could all sew! Detail showing the D cups And here is the demi tasse or coffee cup.
Emma shows off Block No 1 - A partridge in a Pear Tree - from a 12 Days of Christmas kit. The ornaments are felt. The kit includes the sequins and other details and precise instructions for its assembly. It is lovely but a lot of handwork.
Jennifer brought along her blue tumbling blocks. The quilt was finished in 8 hours which is rather different from Jennifer's usual quilts. Jennifer is inclined to think the border needs some embellishment but the concensus on Tuesday night was that it looked good plain.
Emma, Evie and Esther pose for the camera
Last and least I was frantically sewing a skirt and top to wear to a wedding. I did finish it in time and here is the proof.
