I'm still recovering from yesterday. First, quilters guild in the morning; then, a workshop in the afternoon. I pushed myself too far, and I'm paying today. But if I had to do it over, I don't think I'd change a thing. It was a great day of fun with friends.
That's our workshop teacher at right, Regina Carter of Georgia, holding the piece that I painted in the workshop. Regina supplied to quilted pieces and the Shiva Paintstiks (for a fee) and we did the paint work. Below are a few of Regina's creations.
The class, and even the process, were oodles of fun. But it also confirmed what I already knew. Painting is not my most favorite thing to do. I get the stuff all over everything, even with the paintstiks. I'm just not a painter. But one can't be good at everyting, huh? Tee hee. I'm still glad I took the class. And although it's not nearly as neat as those done by Regina herself,
I really like the block I painted.
But I truly got ahead of myself. Before the workshop, there was a terrific guild meeting and lots of show and tell. It was our first meeting after our August break, and it looks like our quilters had been very busy. Below are some of the pieces we were treated to.
Our 2012-13 Opportunity Quilt, titled "Serenity" after it's designer, our own Serene J.
"Damie's Last Quilt." We lost a dear member of our group last week. This is the quilt that Damie's bee was making with her looking on. Damie passed before the last borders were added, but she did get to see most of it. Rest in piece, our dear friend. (Yes, I meant to spell piece that way. Damie was a master quilt piecer and appliquer.)
A love quilt from guild members for our friend Ella, who lost her son this year. We also created enough blocks for a smaller quilt for Ella's granddaughter.
This is actually a very small quilt, maybe 8 inches square. The little pieces in the logs are truly tiny.
That's all the beauties for now. I'm going to try to take it easy today and rest. That's so hard to do, though. Everything that I need to be doing and want to be doing keeps swirly through my mind. So maybe I'll rest while getting a little bit of sewing done.
Happy Tuesday, everyone.
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On 09/11/2012, Barbara Anne said ...
What wonderful, glorious quilts and the special quilts for Damie, Ella, and Ella's little granddaughter are treasures, indeed.
As always, thanks for the great little quilt show!! The skills and creativity among your guild members is a wonder to behold!
PAINTED blocks????????????? Do tell! Applause, applause, for one and all, too.
Hope it's delightfully cool there as it is here. Sunny and a high of 76*F is expected. Nice!
Keep your feet up, your nose in a good book, and eat only leftovers. Wishing you well!
Hugs!
On 09/11/2012, Mama Pea said ...
I would love to try those paintsticks. That looks like fun! What beautiful work you did!
On 09/11/2012, Joanne said ...
I admire the painted blocks, but love love love the tiny quilt--of course.
On 09/12/2012, Brenda @ Down Memory La La Lane said ...
My condolences for the loss of your friend. Her piece work is magnificent. I know she will be greatly missed. All of the quilts are absolutely wonderful. So much put into each one. It's a FABULOUS ART! My hat's off to each and everyone of you for such a talent!! I love the painted ones also. Although you found out it's not really your thing, you were willing to try it at least.
Precious post!
Hugs
Brenda
On 09/12/2012, Vickie said ...
Where did you get the antique sewing machine fabric?
On 09/14/2012, chaussures de foot pas cher said ...
Wow, sus artesanías genial! ~
On 09/14/2012, Kai said ...
WOW!!!! Quilt HEAVEN, that post is! I've been staring at everything for so long, I ALMOST expected you to reach your hand through the monitor & charge me a fee for 'LOOKING OVERTIME'! Soooo lovely, each and every quilt. I'm in awe of the painted ones. And who SAYS you can't paint well? HA! I think you did a BEAUTIFUL piece!!!!
On 10/22/2012, Mike said ...
I love all the quilts you produce and share with us but make sure to put your health first. Don't burn yourself out. Your not superman you know.
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