Daytime Stitchers

The Daytime Stitchers group met at the Herzfeld Memorial Library today. 

Sue gave us a tutorial on making a sewing chatelaine. 

 She had several examples of chatelaines she has made.  One is a cathedral window and the other is a little log cabin.    She used 3/4" strips to make the log cabins.  Incidentally, do you know why there is usually a red center in the log cabin block?  It represents the fire in the hearth. 

A strip of Velcro is sewn in 2 parts at the end of the ribbon or tie that will hold the scissors.

Here is a close-up of the little log cabin blocks.  They measure about 2.5" x 2.5"

 

After Sue's presentation, everyone shared their WIPS (works in progress).   Marguerite was quilting a wall hanging she had finished. 

 

Marguerite also brought a project involving extensive machine embroidery.  We laid the completed blocks out on the table but you can't really see all the embroidered details.   She said it took over an hour to stitch out the church.

 

 

 Cheri finished a piece of stitchery and shared her experience using Sticky Fabri-Solvy.   This is a product that is a printable stabilizer film.  You simply use your printer to print your design directly on the film and adhere it to your background fabric.  When you have finished your embroidery, a quick rinse in water will remove the film.

 

Jo finished a Christmas stitchery.

and has begun working on another.

Jo also finished a bull's eye quilt that Marilyn Payne had started.  It will be presented to Marilyn's daughter this week.

 Sue is working on a log cabin quilt and showed what she has finished so far.

Sue also brought a cat quilt that is not quite done.

 

 Shirley has all her quilty doll blocks assembled and has added borders.

Ola wore a t-shirt that had this neat flag on the front.  Everyone was fascinated with it

and wanted a close-up picture.

 

Cely finished hand quilting this quilt using a charm pack.

Jan made a table topper and was applying the binding.

 

 Linda worked on this scarf.

 

Caroline is knitting a scarf using this chiffon ribbon.

 

 Henrietta has finished several Raggedy Ann and Andy embroidered blocks.

 Marlene is stitching this happy little squirrel. 

 

Pat saw a quilt idea online so drew it out in EQ.  She had completed 2 18" blocks.

 

Jean made herself some new place mats. 

 

Until next time~~~~Gwen