Quilting & Friendships Go Together

This past Saturday I attended the last quilting class for our Saturday Sampler. As much as I've moaned and groaned about each month's homework, looking back it was a very good time! And now I'll have a quilt to show for all my hard work once I sew it all together....that photo will have to come later.

Here's a picture of me with my monthly quilting friend, Julie. We've enjoyed getting to see each other and catching up with what's happening in our families after class is over. Let me mention one small fact about Julie...she was a local blog reader who found our blog and kept up with us...but I didn't know her! Yes, a real live lurker!  I've met lurkers before! :)

We finally met when she and her husband emailed us maybe three years or more ago asking if they could meet and treat us to dessert at Cracker Barrel to talk about church. We visited with them and really enjoyed their fellowship. And as they say, the rest is history.

We've had their family in our home for a meal, and they have done likewise. And this past year we've enjoyed seeing each other once a month for quilt class. Now...we both have to decide if we'll sign up for next year's class which starts in March.

Here are the Saturday Soiree color choices by Marcus Brothers Fabrics: The GALLERY IN RED AND BLUE collection was designed especially for the program, a classic mix of florals, paisley and mixable coordinates. I'd pick the red...if I signed up. I'll have to decide soon! Should I do it?

Part of Saturday's quilt class was a Trunk Show by a quilt shop owner from Texas. The quilts she showed us were totally different from our "lots of pieces" blocks we make each month.

Her quilt patterns were designed as quickie finishes. The one below was made using a jelly roll and some yardage:And how about this small one for a baby quilt--looks like it could be whipped up in one afternoon:

And lastly, check out these different-sized strips of fabric in this pattern for a boy's quilt? Do these patterns give you some ideas?

I think I like traditional quilts much better made with bright modern fabrics...the best of both worlds.  What kinds of quilts do you gravitate toward?

Well, that was my Saturday in class. We missed Barbara, our regular teacher. But she was in Hilton Head with all of her sisters...sewing away all week! Must have been nice!

~Deb

Comments

[Kathie]

So glad you have a lovely time visiting with your dear friend and quilting!! Two favourite activities! I think I like the old-fashioned type quilts the best too.

[Cindi]

I love all quilts, modern, contemporary, tradition! I would do the class. I debated signing back up, but I did. It's so nice to fellowship with other quilters!

[Lisa Spivey]

Isn't it interesting how quilting (and sewing) bring kindred spirits together! I like traditional quilts too. If you don't sign up for the class, you might find you miss it?.... and you've already chosen the red. :)

[Susan]

Oh, I definitely think you should do this year's class too, and the red is perfect! I have several friends I've met online and in real life, and there are a few more online ones that I hope to meet - you're one of them!

[Nic]

Like you, I'm drawn to more tradtional styles. Although, I'm also a fan of whimsical and have two such quilts planned at the moment (one started and one to hopefully start next month).
I think you should go ahead and join the next class. You know you want to :)
Oh, and can you please tell Sarah that I haven't forgotten about the brownie recipe. I'll email it to you guys this weekend.

[Stephanie in MI]

That is great that you've gotten to hang out with Julie at your meetings. How cool. I like the red and blue quilts! I wouldn't do it, but that's because I'm committed to 3 other BOMs right now! LOL. I'm like you. I like the traditional patterns with the new, modern fabrics. I also like some of the really modern designs. You know me, though. I also love all the fussy blocks with lots of cutting and piecing!

[Bobbi H]

I guess I would rather be called a lurker than a stalker! I wish I lived closer so that I could attend the Sat. quilt classes too. It looks like you have a lot of fun!

[Carrie]

I like traditional. The little boy quilt is so cute!