When you play, you pay. I know, I know. It's a time-worn old cliche, but true nonetheless. I'm so far behind with everything, I feel like the wolf is on my tail. One would think that a retired widow, living alone with only her two doggies, would have a rather relaxed schedule. But it ain't happening. I have so many things that need to go on my to-do list, I don't know which one to list first.
But the good news is that I'm feeling rather well these days. Spring is in the air. Nothing blooming or anything like that, but temps have moderated (and so have my pain and fatigue). I've already begun to cough and sneeze, so spring has to be somewhere near here.
I guess I'll start with the February guild meeting show-and-tell, as I promised. Here goes.
February 2011 Meeting of
Birmingham Quilters Guild
2-14-11
Of course, we had heart quilts (well, just a couple).
Our own UFO Buster, Lynn, made this beauty for her dad for Christmas. Lynn lives "out west" and isn't a member of BQG, but her mom, Nancy, is.
Barbara S. made this sweet little doll quilt at retreat as a gift for her great granddaughter.
Memory fails me. I can't remember whose quilt this is, but it's a real clock. Tick tock and everything.
Memory is a strange thing: I can't remember who made this, but I can remember that she said it's a Gordian Knot.
Another memory failure, but isn't it pretty?
Vasha made this pretty winter quilt from block-of-the-month blocks that she won in December 2010. And yes, she already has a quilt made from them. WOW!
I give up! I'm going to have to start taking notes.
Okay, I know this is Peggy R.'s lovely quilt, made from 2010 blocks-of-the-month.
Another fine quilter's 2010 blocks-of-the-month. (If I could only remember who she is.)
Sally B. made this one. (Score another one for me.)
Another lovely.
Norma Gene's jacket is so cute. It has quilter's sayings on it like "She who dies with the most fabric wins."
Judy used some of her grandmother's crocheted doilies in the making of this elegant vest.
Gerry's "Mama Says" masterpiece
Aren't Vasha's little purses just too cute? She made them for our June 2011 quilt show's boutique.
There was another show-and-tell that escaped the camera--again. My bunny rabbit quilt top. I can't believe I didn't get a photo of it at retreat or on the show-and-tell clothesline at guild. I'll photograph it today and post it tomorrow.
Also, I promise I'll take good notes next time so I can give credit where credit is due.
After the business meeting and show-and-tell, fellow member Lura gave an excellent presentation on sewing spaces. She had slides and everything--even one slide of my sewing room as it appeared when I first moved into The Yellow House, all clean and spiffy--many, many fat quarters ago.
The quilter who has two of my UFOs called yesterday to tell me they're ready. I'm going to pick them up today. Don't think I'll show them here until I have the binding on though.
Bye now.
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On 02/15/2011, Judy Cloe said ...
The tree quilt was made by Vasha Rosenblum from blocks she won in December 2010!!! She also made the little purses for our guild's booth at Quiltfest. Thanks for posting the pictures of me in my vest which was made many years ago.
On 02/15/2011, Beverly said ...
Wowzers! Each and every one is magnificent. Thank you so much for sharing these treasures.
I am so glad you had a great time, and I'm happy that you are feeling better.
On 02/15/2011, Michelle said ...
I love that clock quilt - and I definitely know the feeling you're describing!
On 02/15/2011, Diane W said ...
I am so glad you had a good time. Love to see all of the quilts.
On 02/15/2011, Jean said ...
Wow what great quilts. Glad your feeling better. I know all about that list your talking about. Guess we need to learn to break it down into segments -or so I'm told. Happy Quilting!
On 02/15/2011, Mama Pea said ...
Great show and tell. I love the Christmas tree quilt. Lynn is a friend of mine through blogging. When I saw her quilt, I recognized it and thought, "How in the heck did that get in your guild meeting as you live so far from Lynn?!" How cool that her mom is in your guild. What a small world!
On 02/15/2011, Cozylittlehouse.blogspot.com said ...
Gorgeous handmade treasures! I don't seem to get much done around here. Piddle here, piddle there, don't know where the time goes.
Brenda
On 02/15/2011, Pat McDonald said ...
What lovely quilts. The vest with the old doilies on it was one of my favorites. That is a clever idea.....you must of had a fun weekend! Glad you made it back safely and are feeling well. Pat Mc
On 02/15/2011, Barbara Anne said ...
What a lot of wonderful, creative quilts!!! Applause, applause to one and all!!!!!!! Thanks for taking us along for show and tell!
I'm late checking in because late this morning, AMIL and DS2 were in a car accident - broadsided on the rear passenger door as AMIL was completing a left turn. Both AMIL and DS2 are okay other than the aches they'll have from seat belts and air bags but the car is surely totaled. We spent the afternoon in the ER getting 80 year old AMIL checked out. Thank be to God that no one was badly hurt or worse!
Hugs!
On 02/16/2011, Susan Ramey Cleveland said ...
So glad they're ok, Barbara. What a scare that must have been. Amen on your Thanks be to God.
On 02/16/2011, Susan Ramey Cleveland said ...
And blogging is making it smaller still, Stephanie. Isn't it great? Lynn's mom Nancy is one of my bestest quilting buddies.
On 02/16/2011, Kai said ...
QUILT DELICIOUSNESS!!!! That's what THAT is! I just loved seeing them all! And I must confess, I had a naughty case of ENVY over the baby quilt by Barbara S. because those are all the colors in my bedroom. Sigh! The small purses? Darling! The vest with the vintage doilies REALLY caught my eye because it was a brilliant way to display loved items! And finally - Norma's jacket! How fun is THAT? (By the way, you are some LOVELY ladies! REALLY!) I just wish I had gotten to see YOUR rabbit quilt! Waaaaah!
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