Quilting Together

Today I was invited up to Shepshed, to the 'Quilt Together' group of ladies, as they were having a Linus afternoon. I took wadding, backing, fabric and various kits and blocks.

They thoroughly enjoyed rooting through the bits and pieces, and all took away more than they had anticipated! (When I got home, I found I could rearrange the Linus fabric into two fewer boxes. Hurrah!) The ladies are so imaginative, and had lots of great ideas for using up the orphans and UFOs.

Once everything had been examined and lots selected and stowed away,, they quickly set to work. The wadding and backing was put to good use to layer up this panel.

Some people then carried on with ongoing projects (I was really impressed by all the hand quilting going on!)And of course, there was plenty of chat! Several ladies had brought quilts for me to take away. Jay had brought half a dozen - apparently her grandchildren don't like quilts! They'll be kicking themselves in a few years when they realise what they've missed out on!

Here is an I-spy with black sashing - that really makes the colours zing.This one is transport, with specially chosen borders. This quilt is actually a masterclass in using orphans. There are three picture blocks, three sixteen-patches and three four-patch blocks made using small pictures. They have been unified using attic windows, and beautifully sashed and bordered. It looks like this quilt was meant to be, when I suspect it was various odd blocks which would have stumped many people attempting to put it together. Well done, Jay!Here is a sweet cot quilt made by a lady who couldn't come. She really missed a treat, as apart from the rummaging and laughter, this meeting was one with cake! Scones and cream, coffee cake or courgette cake. The latter was absolutely delicious, although the lady who made it got her leg pulled by people who suggested her next cake might be Marmite and banana or sardine and apricot, a la Letitia Cropley in 'The Vicar of Dibley'!

Here are the ever popular Flower Fairies, six panels eked out with four-patches.

These log cabin variations practically spin!I had seen this alphabet panel in the shops, and thought it fun, but a bit dark. This pale blue sashing has really lifted it, and made it bright and cheerful.Judith had used a jelly roll to make this lovely quilt - it looks like a benign jungle!


This futuristic bear panel is a double joy.

It's reversable! Many thanks to the group for their friendly welcome, and for supporting Linus in such a big way. I'll see you all soon!