The Snow-In Sew-In

The view from my kitchen Monday morning - couldn't go anywhere but it sure was pretty out!



While I  was packed and ready to sew last Monday at our Sew-In in Rockford, wouldn't you know a mere 8-12" of snow closed schools and our day out!  While I'm not so keen about packing my sewing machine and all the paraphernalia I truly was looking forward to this day.  Oh well!  That night however at the regular meeting of the guild a replacement date was organized - and three days later cancelled - now for not having 10 participants!  Three of us actually worked on sewing that day....

 Caroll worked on a kit she purchased a while back.  Caroll's always happy with hand applique.

 Becky had fun with half-square triangles.  I love her color selection. 

 I had planned on starting my Barn Star Quilt by Amy Gibson at the sew-in but opted to put the binding on my One Block Wonder started last year.  Small quilts are so much easier to finish! While the Guild was meeting Tuesday night I finished the hand sewing on the binding.

 Maybe we should discuss at our meetings, I'm more than willing to initiate the discussion- I just have to make a meeting- on inviting non-members to sew-ins.  It might be a way to lure new members who may not be fully committed to modern but like to dabble in it.  Let me know what you think.

Pat Sloan's February BOM is ready.  Vacation Time is her theme.  January is called Down by the Boardwalk and February is called Toes in the Sand.2015 Vacation Time Mystery BOM can be found on her website.  While I have only printed out the instructions they seem very detailed and easy to understand.  You get options of making the blocks using flying geese or HST's.  Neither are a favorite of mine but I like the look.....