Kamloops Modern Quilting Group

The Kamloops Modern Quilting Group had it's second meeting this past Saturday.  I offered to post the minutes and pictures for members of the group to view.

Minutes - Meeting - March 8, 2014 - 1 PM

Chaired by Katja - 14 members attended.

Carla showed a group of modern quilts as well as individual blocks, most of them done as block exchanges with internet participants.  She talked about the pluses and minuses of internet interaction, commitment being a necessity as it affects a lot of people.  It has been a positive experience for her and she would encourage people to try it.  The quilts were beautiful and interesting and blocks seemed to mesh well with all others.

Show and tell - Most people had something to show - ranging from finished modern quilts to the block challenge "make a modern block - 12".  Everyone who got up explained what, in their opinion, made it a modern block, i.e.. fabrics, colours, pattern, quilting, etc.  Many positive critiques were given as well. With group participation, a challenge was chosen for next meeting;  "Hot Pink-outside the box."

Next meeting - April 12, 2014

See you all there!

Jeri -

Secretary for the Day!

"Make A Splash"

This quilt uses Moda's newest pre-cut, "Slice."

 
The quilt was introduced at Quilt Market last fall.  I have been waiting impatiently for the background blue to arrive at Katja's.  It finally arrived so the quilt hit the top of the to do list.

I had pictures of the quilting on the original quilt, so I quilted it much the same.  The quilt is now hanging at Katja's so pop in if you get a chance and have a look!

This little gem is finally finished.  The top was made way back when I was teaching stack-n-whack.  At least 13 years ago.  Yikes!  It has been languishing in my basket of unfinished tops.  I pulled it out and quilted it up.  It's ready for a new home.

Speaking of my basket of tops.  At the start of 2013 I set  a goal of having half of the 32 tops finished.  Well……….I didn't quite make it.  I was down to 19 at the end of the year and then added 4 to it, for a total of 23 unfinished tops.  Once again I'm setting a goal of having half of them finished by the end of the year.  It's already March, so I had better get at it!

The weather is finally starting to feel like spring.  I hope you have sunshine wherever you are!  Happy quilting.

Sonja's Farmer's Wife Quilt

Sonja's Farmer's Wife Quilt is stunning!  See for yourself.

The Cone shaped border is fabulous.  I am glad that she has to add the bias binding.  Lol.  It will be stunning when it is finished.

Thanks Sonja for letting me work on your amazing quilt!!!!!!!!!

I Am Soooooo Lucky!

I am so lucky to have all my blog friends!  Last Saturday I went to a meeting at the local quilt store and sat next to Marie, who had followed along on the quilt along.  I hadn't met her other than through her emails as Toad, so it was a nice surprise to finally meet in person.

Of course a lot of my quilty friends were there and it was great to catch up with them!  Through quilting I have met a lot of wonderful people, and for that, I am thankful every day.

However, today I am more thankful than usual.  I went out to the Dentist, which is never fun, and came home to a present at two of my three doors.  Wow.

The present at the front door was from Donna.  A lot of Nova Scotia loving.  The grape jelly was made from her own grapes, and the sea shells collected from her beach.  Blueberry syrup and Lavender soap and lip balm, all made in Nova Scotia.  And the placemat, oh my goodness!  Love it.

Donna took one of the blocks from the Quilt Along and made me this stunning work of art. The quilting on it is fabulous.  Thank you so much Donna!!!!!!

And now for the back door.

Hanging from the back door was a gift bag with treasures.  A little (LOT) of Crossroads Denim and a Starbucks card.  I am one very lucky quilter!!!!  A special thanks to a special friend.

It's hard to get back to reality after having been so spoilt.  I think I'll sit back and sip on my Starbucks Tea a little before I cut into the Denim.  I have a plan and will show you what I make when it is done.  Hope you are having a great day wherever you may be!

And The Winner Is…..

Marie Tate.  The last winner on my Quilt Along is Marie!  Woohoo!!!!!  She receives the book New York Beauty Diversified.  Thanks to everyone who participated in the Quilt Along.  I had so much fun coming up with blocks that inspired me from throughout the blogging universe.

I was asked what I will do next on the blog.  Well, I'm not really sure.  I'm open for suggestions so leave a comment below if you have an idea of something you would participate in.

One of the tutorials on this blog is for a pattern I called Bali Boxes.  Wendy made this pattern and then had me quilt it for her.

It's so rewarding to see my patterns come to life!  Thanks Wendy.

Kaleido-Krazy

Last Saturday I presented my class at Katja's to a group of adventuresome women!  This is a shot of a few of their blocks.

Within a few days Betty posted this picture of a few more blocks.

Look at those circles!  Woohoo Betty!

My shop sample had a little funkier setting.  I was looking at each block as a star and wanted to focus on that.  Betty's blocks show the more traditional setting of a Kaleido Block.  The original block I made for the quilt along is here.  For the class I upsized to a 4 1/2" strip.  Great fun!

A Few Canned Pears

The pattern "Canned Pears" by Fig Tree was a delight to make.

It was made for a friend and was really hard to give to her.  LOL!

I struggled with how to quilt inside the pears.  I finally decided on a wavy line.  Since there was so much quilting in the background, I had to do something in the pears.

I also made the Moda Alphabet quilt out of American Jane "Ducks In A Row," for the same friend.

This quilt received a little in the ditch and a simple loopy meander.

Donna asked that I show the quilting on my Bali Tile quilt so here it is.

I used several different colours of Glide thread on this one.  Dark blue on the black really shows off the quilting.  The quilt is currently at Katja's for those of you who live nearby and would like to see it.

It is currently -20 C. here in Kamloops, great weather for staying in and quilting.  Hope you are staying warm where you are.