Show and tell!

It's way past time to show you what has been happening at Stitchin' Sisters. In January we all filled out a UFO list: we each listed our Unfinished Objects as of January 1, 2019 and boy did it reveal a PILE of UFOs!!

I think it spurred all of us into action; no way I want to carry my list over in 2020! So here is a glimpse at our projects and some birthdays (in no particular order!!)

Bev's wall hanging

Bev's Aurora Quilt (GE Designs) half finished top 

Sue's beautiful top

Bev's August birthday

Sue's table topper/runner 

Beautiful dark batiks 

Sue's 'almost finished' top (I just had to take a photo!)

Cheryl's colourful top 

Bev's Posy Patch 

Look at that Rotary cutter button on this Tooly tool kit

Lovely (and I don't remember who it belongs to - sorry!)

Jane's self-binding quilt 

Paula's table runner almost finished ....

and finished!

Faye 1 working on a disappearing 9 patch 

I think this is Myrtle's - the start of a LOT of cutting 

Faye 2's Christmas place mats 

Carole's table runner - lots of little squares

Carmen's beautiful quilt 

Look at that needle-turn appliqué

Beautiful

Carole and Faye 2 share a July birthday 

Carole's table topper with antique crocheted lace 

Paula's golf inspired bags 

Faye 2 put together some beautiful blues and greens 

Cheryl's cross-over apron 

Carmen's June birthday 

Until next time, keep your bobbin full!

Bev

Our friend Karen

It's getting harder and harder to find time to quilt it seems. I guess if you want something done, you have to schedule it! Thank goodness we meet twice a month or my sewing machine would be covered in cob webs!

Part of the reason that I love having a 'scheduled' quilt day is that it 'forces' me to work on a project - otherwise other things seem to take priority. It's difficult to take 'me time' sometimes when other things are pulling at you, but 'me time' is important time too. The other reason why I love having a scheduled quilt day is the camaraderie and friendship that develops between quilters; we're not just sewing or quilting, we're talking, we're sharing. Sometimes we share happy news - a marriage, a new baby, a graduation - and sometimes, we share sad news. 

We recently lost a member of our group, Karen, and her empty chair is a very difficult thing to see. She joined us a few years ago as a somewhat new quilter and every block she sewed, every project she completed, she celebrated. And we celebrated with her! She was always happy and kind and she said many times how much our friendship meant to her and how happy she was that she was accepted into our little group. And her friendship meant equally as much to each one of us. 

When she was diagnosed with cancer the first time during her time with us, she bravely fought with all she had and we supported her as best we could. She loved the quilt we made her and her thankfulness was genuine and heart felt. When cancer came to her again, she continued her fight and we stood by her. She fought just as hard as before with the support of her family and friends but this time cancer won. It doesn't seem fair because it isn't fair. 

At her memorial service, we heard words of comfort, we heard that we will see Karen again. And no doubt, we will but in the meantime we will miss her. We will miss her quick smile, her quick wit, her energy and enthusiasm and her friendship. 

Karen winning at Strip Poker!

Karen with cake on her Birthday.

Karen showing off her Christmas Gift Exchange gift. 

Rest in peace Karen, we will see you again.

Love, 

Your Stitchin' Sisters

Our retreat at Quincy's Quilting

Stitchin' Sisters held their second retreat at the lovely retreat facilities of Quincy's Quilting in Leduc, AB. It is a large and friendly shop that incorporated a huge retreat area with ergonomic chairs, sturdy 8 foot tables, tons of light and more. Check out Quincy's for yourself by CLICKING HERE!

Last time we were here in the Fall, we only spent two days but this time we went for the full-meal deal and spent 3 days. The following photos show some of the many projects that were worked on:

We are already booked for October!! Woo-hoo!

Bev

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

I hope your 2019 will be filled with fabric!

Bev