Here are some of the tops that got completed: NOTE: I believe there were 59 quilt tops completed by 9 ladies in 6 days. This is a very small sampling and these were made by others...
These blocks were part of a "sampler challenge" - use the same fabrics and make at least 5 different patterns, but make 2 of each of pattern selected. Love how this turned out!
If I remember correctly, this is a modified version of the "Crossroads" quilt that appeared in the Blocks magazine from Missouri Star Quilt Company.
Simple half square triangles and they made a stunning quilt.
Strips and embroidered squares - easy, yet beautiful
what you can do with limited log cabin blocks..
This picture does not do this quilt justice. This quilt is so bright and cheerful.
What you can do when you don't have quite enough for a full quilt - combine them!
Not a full set of designs (we like to use 10) so focus fabric comes though...
Isn't this lovely?! I like the planned scrappiness of it.
What to do when you only have a couple blocks of each..
It's hard to explain Sew Fest.... members who are not able to attend will send in 'filler (quilt) blocks', embroidered designs, fabric for sashings and borders. Then those attending will also add to that mix and then it's all laid out on a table by colors, embroidered design sets, etc... Then the attendees will take from the table and start assembling quilts. Sometimes quilts are cut and pieced at Sew Fest from fabric that was sent. The artistry that evolves amazes me every year. I learn so much from the ladies who come. We share tips and techniques, not to mention the 'tools' used for our craft.
Every year we try to come up with a theme for a gift exchange. This year the theme was "Pamper ME". The idea was to come up with something that the recipient would use just for them. Surprisingly, the ladies said it was really a difficult theme. They thought of lotions and potions but then the fragrances one might like another might not. This was my gift to the recipient:
Love this fabric! This is a book bag.
Inside I put a covered note pad, a tea wallet filled with a variety of teas, a zippered pouch filled with Jelly Bellies, one of those color books for grown ups with color pencils and made a journal using scrapbooking papers.
My idea was to sit quietly, enjoy a cup of tea and write in a journal or color a page in the color book. Something to ease the mind and relax the soul... I may have to make another one for me!
I received a lovely FQ of sparkly blue fabric wrapped around the Eucalyptus & Mint scent from Bath & Body Works line of Stress relief in the body wash and and lotion. Very nice....
Hope you enjoyed the photos and maybe got a few ideas of layouts and maybe some projects for a gift exchange ;-)
Until next time,
Katie
