June Show n Tell and Birthday Celebrations

 

This quilt is called "Down Memory Lane" and was made by Maureen L.  She had a box of scraps and spent 5 days of watching live streaming swimming competition, her idea of heaven.

 

 

Madeline McC. made this quilt for her Daughter's 50th birthday. It is called "French Country"  The colours have not photographed very well, it was in lovely blue hues.

 

 

This is by Heather McL. and it was last year's mystery block of the month from
Amiee's in Palmerston North.

 

"Pinwheel Baskets" by Karen C.  Made to clear her stash!

 

Cotton on Quilters celebrated their 30th (Pearl) Birthday this month and we had a catered luncheon with present and past members.

 

 

The birthday cake looks amazing.

 

 

Everyone enjoyed looking at past photos.

 

 

Lovely table setting.

 

 

Every one  had a good catch up.

 

 

 

 

 

catching up with past members.

 

 

having a drink to celebrate.



 

Catherine, a life member, having a few words.

 

 

Trish, Thelma & Catherine cutting the cake.

 

 

Lesley Mc. does not look very happy at winning the raffle but I know she was excited!

 

 

 

Catherine bought along a few quilts to show us all.

A wonderful celebration and a huge big thanks to the committee for all the hard work that went into organising the day,  As we all know it just does not happen overnight!!!

 

WELL DONE.

 

May Show N Tell 2018

This is a fantastic Celtic Knot Wall Hanging by Bep.  She attended a class by Anna Wiliams

Another by Bep.  she bought the bag patter when she was in Melbourne at a quilt show and was very pleased to discover that it was a perfect fit for her Kindle!

This beautiful quilt, by Veronica D. is called Houses Houses Houses.  It is a pattern by Yoko Saita and Veronica has also hand quilted it.

A stack n wack quilt by Heather McL.  It is as yet unnamed and she can not remember who taught the class

This a journal cover that has been completed by Veronica D. It was started at a club retreat and was the Friday night project.

A lovely rugby quilt made by Jo B for her Granddaughter Hannah who is 9 years old and loves playing for Kaierau Rugby Club

"Chocolate Berries" a wonderful name for this beautiful quilt by Frances H.  she sourced the pattern from a Quilters Companion magazine.  Borders are still to be added.

Donna B. has made this child's quilt for no. 3 Grandchild, Isaac.  she has called it "Perry Penquin" 

A reading pillow made by Carolyn B. for a little girl who shifts houses every week between parents and she can put her favourite book inside.

Rosie N. has made numerous little picture books for her Grandchildren.

The theme for this month was  wedding or celebration in honor of the Royal Wedding coming up

"Wedding Ring" Quilt by sue E.  Made for her son & daughter in law for their wedding 2 years ago and now finally finished it!!

 40th Wedding ruby Anniversay wall hanging by Jenny R.   She made it for her Husband, Rob, 5 years ago and it will be their 45th Anniversary this month. She said  she hopes Harry does 45 years!!!

Show n Tell for April 2018

 

The theme for this month was "Harvest", only a few to show this month.

 

 

this beautiful quilt was made by Donna B. for her Husband's 50th birthday.

 

 

 

A quilted waistcoat by Jenny R. She has called it "Harvest Pumpkins" and has Debbie Mumm fabrics in it and was made years ago!

 

 

Titled "Farm Yard" and was made by Judith A. This quilt is a donation to Top Kids Childcare for them to raffle as a thank you for all that they have done for her Grandson Josiah, a wonderful idea.

 

 

"Sun Bonnet Sue" another by Judith to raffle for Topkids Childcare.

 

 

This was one to make for fun and is called "Sunflower Garden" by Judith A.

 

 

A Bassinet Quilt made to order by Judith A.

 

 

This table runner started out as a block of the month but the fabric provided was not like the shop sample and ended up on her design wall for about a year! Heather McL. finally deceided to just use the blocks and made them into a runner.

 

 

A Christmas Tree mat which has been made for Heather's son & daughter in law. There is no hole in the middle as their tree stand is an antique wrought iron one that they do not want covered up.

 

 

Another by Heather and is a Christmas table runner made to accompany the tree mat.

 

 

This was a row by row by Carol Burges and Kiwi Quilters and was a 2007 swap and has finally been finished and the top is now hers!

 

 

"Maple Leaves" by  Madeline McC. and was made for her spare room.

 

 

and another by Madeline made for her spare room as well. It is called "Autumn Stars"

 

 

This lovely quilt was from a tin purchase and Rosie N.  machine quilted it while on a Club Retreat.

 

 

 

A journal cover, front and back by Rosie and was the weekend retreat's project.

 

 

This is an apple core purse and was started in a workshop in Melbourne by Bep.

 

 

Bep also made these Christmas Stars and they are folded not stitched , amazing.

 

 

When Bep (and other club members) went on a bus trip to Auckland for the exhibition she bought this pattern and has completed it now. It is a laser cut tulip.

 

 

"Hawaiian Delight" by Jo B.  A friend designs material for Aloha shirts and Jo was given the left over pieces and made this quilt.