Bags

We made some super cute bags. And super simple! Well, I do have to publicly apologize to the group of ladies that came for giving them incorrect directions. The directions were a little unclear and I had them put "right sides together" with the lining and "right sides together" for the outerbag. What they really needed to do was put "right sides together" with a lining and an outerbag piece. Nothing that a little seam ripping didn't fix. The bags only take a half yard for the outer and a half yard for the lining and a set of round purse handles.

JOEY

WIP (Works In Progress)

I guess we were really busy in November and December. Basically, we either worked on the advent calendars or UFOs. Trying to finish projects for Christmas and host the SAMs club and keep up on the blog is a lot of work so I guess something had to give and it was the "blog". I hope to be better about updating the blog. So look back more often to check out our progress. We will be making reusable grocery bags and slippers this month.

JOEY

Halloween Stars Progression

Our last meeting was hosted by Ronda (at the sewing machine on the left) She was a beautiful house and even more impressive sewing room. There are three of us working on the halloween stars and we are planning to have nine blocks finished by the 19th (our next meeting) so we can swap and begin to add the borders. We are having some slight problems with these blocks but it is fun and the wonky look of the whole quilt topper will hide many imperfections.

I am happy that Helen and Jodi came and that Helen is doing much better. Helen was working on a knitting a pair of socks (her first!!!) Wow! I need to join her knitting club hahaha.

Halloween stars

These are TrickyTricky! But I think the outcome is good. And it will be so much fun to share with each other. You actually make two blocks at once with the outcome being light on dark and dark on light. We are trying to get together nine blocks to make a tabletopper and/or wallhanging. We want them finished by Halloween . . . so hopefully. Also, did I mention that we will be "swapping"? Right now there are three of us making the blocks but it is not too late for you to start. Come on - it will be fun!!!

Our next meeting will be on the 12th and will be hosted on Rhonda's house. Look for an email with directions. Hope to see you all at the October 5th PWQ meeting.

JOEY

September 21st Meeting

I will be hosting the meeting here at my house. We will still be working on UFOs. And I will be working on my quilt. Thanks for being patient with me while I finish the quilt.

August 3rd Meeting

I have a post but no pic. At the next meeting we will be working on UFOs (aka unfinished objects). The first mondays of the month are dedicated to finishing up projects. So bring someting that you haven't finished from one of our meetings or some other project hidden away in the closet that you want to maybe finish.

I will be cancelling the meeting for the 10th. Lewis and I are taking a few days for VACAY. We might be here but I won't be sewing so if you come I will probably be hiding behind the blinds pretending not to be here so we can have some quality time together (something we rarely get anymore).

JOEY

Carpenter's Star Quilts

We are doing the Carpenters Star for three weeks in which next week is our last meeting for that project. They are coming along nicely. I am experiencing computer problems once again and do not have pictures to post. The summer seems to busy for all of us but come if you have missed. Next month we are working on UFOs, Thread Catchers, Ironing Board covers and will be going to dinner on the 13th. contact me if you need any more details.

I have to sadly report that Danielle is moving to Denver. Very happy for her and her son but sad for all of us. I imagine she will have so many outlets for fabric, quilting and clubs - kinda makes me jealous. She says she will be back down often so I hope we will see her when she does.

JOEY