January 21, 2015

We have gotten snow the last couple days, nothing significant, but it still makes you want to stay indoors. I ran across this cute Christmas tree and thought I would share with everyone and especially those that are working on their projects for next Christmas. It is never too early to start getting ready!

It is called Folded Fabric Christmas Tree

You can find the instructions at Bossymamma Blogspot to make it (just copy link below and paste in your browser to access this):

http://bossymamma.blogspot.com/2013/10/folded-fabric-christmas-tree-tutorial.html

Hope you enjoy making one of these!

Your fellow Scrappy Stitcher,

Theresa

January 10, 2015

Well the cold weather didn't keep some of the Scrappy Stitchers from coming out and spending the day sewing.

Frossie found this pattern on line and decided to make several of these cute Christmas trees. You can find a great tutorial on YouTube called Quilted Christmas Tree Tutorial (No Sew) | Fabric, www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1YVvxYTBBE

Brent was making these colorful place mats on his embroidery machine. It is fun to watch these machines create.

Judy was continuing her work on her hexagon quilt being sewn all by hand.

Brent is also working on a Judy Niemeyer's Fire Island Hosta Queen quilt pattern which is all paper piecing. It can be found here: http://www.quiltworx.com/patterns/fire-island-hosta-queen/

Tammy is making these wonderful blocks for a baby quilt on her embroidery machine.

These are based on Baa Baa Black Sheep.

More Sheep blocks.

These blocks are based on Nursery Rhymes.

A lot of work goes into making these on an embroidery machine with all the detail and color changes.

Tammy also created these wonderfully colorful potholders to hang in her kitchen.

My project for the day was working on hand sewing down the binding on this quilt. I have a whole stack to do. It is my goal for 2015 to complete the binding on all of the quilts I have done before moving on to any more projects. A lofty goal I hope to accomplish. I have a total of 7 to complete and two already done.

We broke up early today day, as everyone had other things going on and the room we met in got a little cold with the cold weather outside. We will see what February brings.

Your fellow Scrappy Stitcher,

Theresa

November 8, 2014


With the coming holidays, everyone is busy working on projects for presents. It always feels good to be able to give something homemade and have them love what we give.

Vicky was busy crocheting on another blanket.

Nancy worked on tying a Frozen blanket.

These wonderful blocks were being worked on.

Love the colors and can't wait to see the completed quilt!

Grace was working on the borders of this quilt top.

Andrea was working on a fleece scarf where the edges were woven. 

Nancy and Andrea had to model the completed project. Ladies you are styling!!

Frossie showed off her completed Pat Sloan's Globetrotting quilt along quilt top.

Another beautiful quilt completed.

Here is to many more wonderful hours of sewing!!

Your fellow Scrappy Stitcher,

Theresa

September 13, 2014


Another productive day of projects. It is amazing the different ideas that come from the various quilters. It is always wonderful to see the variety of color combinations and the ideas it creates in other quilters.

Terry made this cute fish quilt!

Tammy made this wonderful quilt top. Love the colors!

A potholder showcasing free motion quilting (FMQ).

Another sample of Free Motion Quilting (FMQ)

A couple of completed Sawtooth Star Blocks.

Frossie completed her Churn Dash Block Exchange quilt top.

Terry made these can cozies! Michigan vs. Ohio State even here!

Tammy made this pumpkin table runner.

Tammy completed this Christmas quilt from a panel that she had.

Happy quilting everyone!! keep up the good work!!

Your fellow Scrappy Stitcher,

Theresa

October 11, 2014

It is time for another workshop and it was fun as always!! The creativity that goes on in this group is awesome!!

Vicky was showing off a crocheted baby blanket that she finished.

Vicky was working on bowl made with clothesline and yarn.

Judy was working on her hexagons. Love the colors!

Looking good as it goes together.

This is the quilt that Judy is making. It is called Garden Party and can be found in Fons & Porter July/August 2008.

Andrea was working on her border for the Round Robin she was participating in as part of the Stitchin' Time Quilt Club.

This is the Round Robin that I completed for our Stitchin' Time Quilt Club.

Terry created this large 70" Speedy Spiral tree skirt from a class she took. The pattern is in Platinum Edition Quilts Without Corners by Cheryl Phillips.

This workshop finds me hand sewing binding on another quilt. This is the slowest part of quilting for me, but I love how it looks when it is all sewn down. I have a whole stack of quilts waiting for the final sewing of the binding.

See you again next month!

Your fellow Scrappy Stitcher,

Theresa

December 13, 2014

We had a wonderful day which consisted of a potluck Christmas luncheon and a wonderful block exchange. Had quilters coming and going all day. It was a wonderful way to end our workshops for 2014. Looking forward to more workshops in 2015. We continue to acquire a few more quilters each time we have a workshop.

Here are the blocks that were made for our Fall block exchange. I will post completed projects from these as everyone shares them: 

Vicky

Brent

Andrea

De

Frossie

Theresa

Nancy

June 

Tammy

Deb

Beverly

Now onto on the projects being worked on for the day!!

Andrea was busy adding decorations to this Christmas tree she created.

 Andrea went on to create this cheerful framed picture quilt that she was giving to an Aunt as a gift.

 Vicky was being silly by wearing a microwave bowl potholder on her head!

Brent was very busy completing these microwave bowl potholders for Christmas presents.

 Tammy was displaying her expertise on her embroidery machine by making these cute little owl coin purses.

Grace shared her appliqued quilt top that she completed. This was her first applique project.

Grace also shared this beautiful quilt top that she completed.

 Sheryl completed this wonderful Santa wall hanging.

 Joanne worked on quilting these place mats.

 Frossie made these Christmas ornaments from a tutorial she found online.

Frossie also made these mug rugs to give as gifts.

I spent the day hand sewing the binding down on a quilt I had completed. As usual I was taking pictures of everyone else's projects and none of my own. I will have to work on taking pictures of what I do to share. Looking forward to an even better year in 2015. I have high hopes on completing more projects in the coming year.

Happy sewing everyone!

Your fellow Scrappy Stitcher,

Theresa