September is a great time to hit the sewing machine - there is something about the crisp, cool fall air that makes me want to get back to quilting; maybe it's the gorgeous fall colours the inspire us all.
Our September birthday was our lovely Faye; we all enjoyed the great cake!
Carmen was working on first aid kits for her two children - what a great idea! Love the red cross!
Carmen will fill the kits with basic medical supplies so that her children will be well equipped at sporting and extracurricular events - so smart!
Cheryl wasted no time in getting onto another quilt -
As you can see, a simple 9 patch block, rail fence block and a background block can make a lovely, colourful quilt!
These are Carole's placemats - lovely fabric Carole!
This can only be the work of our needle-turn applique expert, Carmen! Beautiful work - all the little fabric pieces are hand stitched to the background fabric by turning the edge of the fabric under with the hand needle as you stitch the piece down.
(it's extra nice, so I made the photo extra big!)
Another block of Carmen's from the same quilt - it is going be absolutely beautiful! Way to go Carmen!
This was a UFO of mine from quite a few years ago - it used 'turnovers', triangular pieces of fabric from one fabric line. I don't think turnovers ever became very popular, certainly not like charm packs or jelly rolls, and I think I know why - they are not much fun to sew with! But I'm happy to have a UFO completed!
And this was my second UFO to get completed - just needs the binding to be sewn by hand. This 12 x 12 was the combination of 2 Patchabilities kits - each was originally 6 x 16 but I combined them to make a 12 x 12 so that I can use it in my stand where I change the blocks monthly.
This is mine too - a Kathy Schmitz pattern - I LOVE her patterns - check them out HERE She uses a combination of embroidery and patchwork and her patterns are diverse - from table runners to 12 x 12 to full size quilts. The only problem is - I can't find them in my LQS. I bought this pattern in Minnesota last fall and I have recently found them at Hamels - a Canadian web based company. The link to their website is RIGHT HERE!
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A close-up of the embroidery - don't look too close please!
Judy is working on an apron - love the fabric!
And Faye 2 is contemplating - I think if I remember correctly, this is a convergence quilt - looking good! This quilt was inspired by Faye's sister-in-law, Judi - good job Judi!
That's all for now folks!
Bev