April 6th's Meeting

Well, we had an hour meeting that was informative as well as interesting!  The minutes, for those who enjoy them, will be in a post closer to reminder time.

Kathy (with a K) shared her beautiful technique for reverse applique.  It involves sewing three or four layers together in any pattern you wish.  With fine scissors begin removing a layer or layers to achieve the appearance desired.  The pictures below just begin to show the wonderful work she has done.  I believe the world map was designed and sewn by her.  Thank you so much, Kathy, for this demo.

The last two pictures Kathy showed us her recent playing with making chenille.  I did this technique years ago( prior to 2003 for sure) and decided it wasn't something enjoyable.  Of course, now with the specialty cutters and videos demonstrating the technique I might think about it again.

Enjoy the remaining show and share projects:

 Umbre fabric has helped me with finishing several quilts but always wondered how to use them specifically in a quilt.  These HUGE flying geese are absolutely beautiful.

 The quilt shown above and below is Amy Gibson's Triple Barnstar.  I love how she quilted it on her "little" machine - not a long arm! 

 Roni was so excited to show her first crib sized quilt.  Last month she showed us, the two of us, the fabric.  It was so cuddly feeling!

Minion Rose showed us her great find.  While intended for another purpose this zippered case works perfectly for holding her pin dish.  One of those great things for traveling sewists.

While I'm not promoting Martingale per se, they do have interesting tips now and then.  Here's help in squaring blocks that are too large. I love the last tidbit of advice:  always make a test block before starting your project.....how many of you do this tip?  I dive right in and go for it.....:)
(Click on "squaring blocks" to see the link.  The color device isn't working this morning.  Sorry)