Well, here it is. My Santa quilt, which I constructed over the weekend, had it's unveiling at the first meeting of Piecemakers Quilting Bee yesterday, at Rita's house. I used 68 of my 105 string blocks to frame the Santa panel. I think I have enough blocks left to make a small cuddle quilt for our guild charity program.
And there was lots of other show & tell too.
Sally is all into Sue Spargo wool applique these days. Here's her beautiful notebook cover.
And here's Sally's finished sewing kit.
It's not all small projects for Sally though. Just look at her jungle print snowball quilt. Don't you love snowball blocks? I do.
Mary showed us how to make these easy continuous prairie points...
...which she is attaching to these purchased tea towels to get a jump on next year's gift giving season.
Mary also showed us this wonderful quilt she had made from a Joann's kit.
But Gerry (shown at left) stole the show and tell with her "Mama Said" quilt. So much hand applique and embroidery, which her daughter Cyndi (just barely shown at right) helped her with. The photos don't do it justice. It's truly and work of art.
We have 14 Little Green Quilters staying in the UFO Bust for 2012. But it's not too late to join. Whether you were with us in 2011 or not, you're welcome to come along and get some of those leftover projects finished to make room for more. Just let me know. It's a low-key, no-pressure activity. Just work on your UFOs and show us what you've done in our Friday UFO Progress Report. There are no UFO police to give tickets to those (like me) who work slowly.
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On 01/03/2012, Sandy said ...
Oh Susan, it is beautiful!! The colors of your string blocks are perfect and I know it will be cherished for many years to come. What a great start to the new year. You have our permission to be very proud of yourself!!!
On 01/03/2012, Sharon M. said ...
I LOVE what you did with that Santa panel! Those string blocks just seem perfect for that.
I also was inspired by all the other beautiful works of art you showed.
On 01/03/2012, Nicole said ...
It is incredible how perfect your string blocks are with that panel! I love how that quilt turned out! It is so cheerful and happy.
On 01/03/2012, Jan said ...
Your panel looks wonderful with the string blocks surrounding it!! What a talented group of quilters you surround yourself with!! Congrats on a finish so early in the year!!
On 01/03/2012, Lynn said ...
WOW! I love what you did with the Santa panel!
On 01/03/2012, Marydon said ...
Susan, it is gorgeous. You are fast in creating ...
Have a beautiful day ~
TTFN ~
Marydon
On 01/03/2012, teresa said ...
I love the string piecing with the Santa panel. It's beautiful, cheerful, and wonderful. Thanks for sharing!
On 01/03/2012, Pesky Patti said ...
How cheery! You done good...Happy New Year to you and your family...
On 01/03/2012, Sandra said ...
Those colorful string blocks make the perfect border for your Santa quilt. Lovely! This gives me an idea for a children's panel I have on hand. Thanks for sharing:)
On 01/03/2012, Annie said ...
Very nice show and tell, I especially like the Santa panel with the string blocks.
On 01/03/2012, Barbara Anne said ...
Your string blocks are the perfect riot of color for your Santa and Mrs.Claus panel! Well done and great choice of what to add to this panel. Aren't you pleased as punch with yourself?!
Your bee folks just make the best things and such a delicious variety of projects, too. I love them one and all. Of course, it's hats off to Gerry and Cyndi for the amazing detailed work on the Mama Said quilt! Imagine embroidering all of those little words surrounding each picture.
Thanks for sharing these wonderful photos with us!
Hugs!
On 01/03/2012, Diane W said ...
Your Santa quilt is so cute. I love the string blocks around it.
On 01/03/2012, RED GERANIUM COTTAGE said ...
Great quilt show! Loved the Momma Said quilt. WOW that looks like a lot of work.
On 01/03/2012, Donna said ...
I adore your Santa quilt and how perfect that the string blocks matched it so well.
You have a talented bunch of quilters! I have the "Mama Said" quilt kit ... just haven't started it! Story of my life!
Hugs,
Donna
On 01/04/2012, Kai said ...
Oh, I think your Santa quilt is PERFECTION! I love the colors & all the happy designs in your string blocks! And it's always fun seeing your lovely friends and the pretty things they make!
On 01/05/2012, Sandra Clarke said ...
I love your Santa quilt!!! It is so pretty. Good job!
On 01/05/2012, Beverly said ...
Susan, you always amaze me. Your Christmas quilt is fantastic.
And, the "Mama Said" quilt is a treasure!!!
On 01/07/2012, Michelle said ...
Your Santa quilt looks great -- the strings add so much to that center panel!
On 01/18/2012, Gayle said ...
I've been having fun reading your posts. I love this string block Christmas quilt. I also appreciated the MLK quote in a recent post.
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