February Quilt Meetin' 2015

I am sorry I am behind in keeping the blog updated. Life is unexpected in amazing ways! So here it is the last part of March and getting caught up.

I was so excited to for February's meeting! I couldn't wait to see all the finished BOM's from last year! I hope we will see a few more trickling in too. It was an amazing challenging project and ALL did a wonderful job! Great job Michelle!

Aren't they gorgeous? (the quilts too) So motivating!

Kathy giving updates on this years BOM... its a cutie folks!

Look at Kathy's cute label! Random, but I had to share!

Getting our first instructions for this years mystery quilt! The instructions are there if you missed getting the handout. I am definitely doing this! So fun!

Our favorite! Show and Tell!!! I think there are some Round Tuits mixed in there too.

Teresa sharing her birthday with us all by inviting us to her very own quilt retreat! She was telling us all about it...

Such fun ladies!!

So that's it for this month!! Stay tuned for next months updates... our Round Tuit Round Up!!! I cant wait to see the pictures from that one!!

Quilt Room Interview- January 2015

This months Sewing Room interview is with ME... I told you all I would go first so here it goes..
In the sewing room of Jeri Kinsman...

Thankgiving apron sewing with the grandies... lots to be thankful for in this pic!

Q-What is your favorite thing about your sewing room?
A- The windows, I have windows on two sides of the room and the light in the morning (all day really but morning is my favorite) is amazing!

Morning sun creeping its way into the sewing room...

Q-Where did your interest in Quilting begin?

A- I always loved creating. I am fortunate to have been raising around women who quilt in varying capacities and talents, quilt bees were a reality growing up. I love creating something beautiful and useful.

Q- What is something in your sewing room that you could not live without?

A- My hand-me-down Bernina! I just loooooove her!

Q- What is your most annoying thing about your sewing room?

A- Right now, it is soooo disorganized! it makes me crazy... I need to work on that!

Q- Share with us a useful tip that you use in your sewing room.

A- I use leg risers under my cutting table, saves my back big time!

I suppose I could have dusted that.. sigh!

Q- Do you have a favorite sewing room snack?

A- Popcorn, I pop a big bowl and munch on it while I sew. Its delish with a diet pepsi and a bit of dark chocolate... thats a complete meal... right? 

I like to air pop and add a little butter and honey, or just butter, or coconut oil and salt.

Q- What is the current project you are working on?

A- Right now I am trying to finish up the blocks Jeanene taught last summer.

Scrappy Style!

Q-Give us a little background, where are you from? how long have you been quilting? What do you enjoy the most about quilting? etc.

A- I was born and raised on a dairy farm just outside of Delta Utah. I have been quilting on my own for 25 years..or so. I love the creativity of quilting, I love color and learning new techniques. My quilts have evolved over the years and so have I, I suppose! 

Here are a few of my favorite things in my sewing room-

A little vintage find from the Country Living Fair in Rheinbeck NY last year...

I can't think of a better place for stacking dolls than in the sewing room!

This rescued vintage dresser was left behind at one of our rentals headed for the dump... I think NOT!

Thanks for visiting! .... If you want me to come visit your sewing room let me know, otherwise you might be getting a call from me !

January Quilt Meetin' 2015

Hello there Ladies... It's January and I don't know about you, but I always look forward to that first quilt meeting... I like to see what everyones been up too and I also like to see what the new board has in store for us. Like many of you I like to set new quilt goals for myself for the year as well, wether its participating in the challenge or block of the month or learning something new each month... this years goal for me is to get all unfinished beginnings out of my sewing room so I can start some fun new stuff with you ladies!

Heading into quilt meeting this month was a little crazy! Everyone one was bustling in to get there on time to get their name in for the on time drawing (which there wasn't, way to stir the pot new board) sign in and pay dues, this all created a bit of mayhem!

Look at Colleen, collecting those dues and keeping the flow going! She is awesome and does an amazing job!

After we got all settled in Kate the Great delivered her "Round Tuit's" she always is so creative with these and has something new for us every month... check out this months...

This was my "round tuit"... thanks Katie, I think I will!..... However, Sam was not so lucky!

Hey check out that smile :) I don't think she minds too much, do you?

Next Ardith Higley gave us the low down on our Charity quilts for last year... I don't remember the numbers but I will tell you this ladies... we did a WHOLE lotta good last year!!! Thanks Ardith for all you do in keeping us feeling those warm fuzzies and keeping others covered in all those warm fuzzies! We just love you.

Then we had Valyn Andrus give us a BAJILLION quilt tips and ALL were amazing... alas I didn't get one single picture... Ugh! Must have been when I was experiencing technical difficulties... sorry Valyn.  I do remember a few though, my favorites were the sewing caddy to keep all your stuff handy and nearby, I also liked that is was small enough you could pick it up and take it with you from work space to work space. I liked the magnet idea for displaying all your scissors, the thread organizers etc... so much good stuff I look forward to see what see what new stuff she will share with us next month!

Kathy England was up next with this years Block of the Month.... 2 words ladies... SO. CUTE.

She is a natural teacher... don't you agree? She was explaining fabric choices and fusible stabilizer options for this adorable project! I can't wait to see what you all come up with.

Now the favorite of every meeting... SHOW AND TELL!!!!

Aren't they amazing? And you know what I love?.... check out the SMILES on those ladies! I love it! They work so hard on these projects and I would be smiling too! .... I think some of these are show and tell and I think some are round tuits from November... sorry I don't know which are which but I do know they are all beautiful!

Lastly we were taught how to make these darling and practical little zipper bags...

I went right home and whipped one up! So fun and easy... I already took mine on a weekend trip and decided that my husband needs his own... I mean really, why am I carrying around all his stuff when he could have his own? I'm thinking that cow fabric would be just the ticket!

Tutorial here-

http://land.missouriquiltco.com/zipper-pouch/

That's all for this month, come find us on facebook here- https://www.facebook.com/groups/1535910480029590/

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Stay tuned for this months Sewing Room Interview...