Five Shadows

Here are some photos taken by my friend, Mary. She is new to quilting and, I think, having lots of fun! But I don’t have a picture of her or her piece work! We each brought along the projects we wanted to work on, plus there were three classes offered. Some of the ladies took the classes taught by quilter Twila Longenberger.

here are a few of the blocks made during two classes

Two of Twila's quilts (one on top of the other)

Another quilt by Twila.

Cynthia taught her daughter to quilt! Genevieve's first quilt top!

Melanie's Thimbleberries Quilt Top

Dianna's Quilt Top

Melanie's crazy quilt top

Busy Bee Kathy

Newbie quilter Jeannette and her table runner

Last month I attended a 5 day quilting retreat. There are 12 of us who rent a local camp lodge , cabin, and dorm, in a pretty setting out in the country. We sew in the lodge, setting up tables around a lovely, huge rustic fireplace. We take turns preparing meals. I provided the first evening meal of chicken tortellini soup, veggie crab soup, deli wraps, and black bottom cake. Then I was free of kitchen duty for the rest of the days! Uninterrupted sewing time! I think the ladies try to out do each other in the meals they provide! We had such good ‘eats’ all the time. We only do two meals a day. A brunch and a supper. And then snack in between if you can’t wait for supper! tee hee I snacked too much on yummy chocolates! We had one gal that prepared two classes which I opted to not participate in. My goal was to complete several tops in progress. Here is how I did – - -

Union Star using Civil War reproduction fabrics

Union Star

Turtle Quilt

River City 9-Patch from 9-Patch Reunion quilt book

Today I am celebrating my birthday with family and friends. I’ll be meeting some of my girlfriends for lunch. And then, those who can, well join me to take in a local quilt show. Sisters of the Cloth are displaying quilts at the Jeffrey R. Krull Gallery – located in our public library, with a reception from 2-4 p.m. The show runs today thru April 5 – if anyone happens to be in the Fort Wayne area.

Pictured here are several fabrics I plan on using in making this cute Ashley purse.