Well, we are all finished with the summer term for 2010 - it's hard to believe that we've hit the middle of 2010!!
The summer term was full of fun, fellowship and accomplishment. We had several new ladies join our group and I'm thrilled to say that they will return to be with us in the fall.
We had some wonderful sharing this summer, lots of quilts and bags and book covers.
This summer I was tutored in the making of pillowcases - a wonderful refresher that has me sewing them up left and right! Many thanks to Sue Tellardin who does those pillowcases in her sleep!
I also received a very wonderful lesson in the making of the rotary cutter carry all - my main problem with it and many bags has been the zipper. Kristy Hanson took away all of my fear and I was able, with her patient help, to knock out a little bag that was just darling and made me smile the rest of the day! Thanks Kristy!
Today we did a "Make-n-Take" in our final summer session.....we made a bag out of a t-shirt. Tank tops are even better since you won't have to cut out the neck or arms. Look around and see if you have any t-shirts or tank tops that need to be recycled - these make great gifts and as we discovered will do well as gift bags. I think even a king size quilt would have fit in some of the delightful bags I saw today!
Here's the link to read up on the pattern or even watch a video demonstration!
http://www.marthastewart.com/article/good-thing-t-shirt-bag
We also enjoyed ice cream and cake - thanks to Alice Vesterfelt for sharing her birthday cake with us - it was a delightful afternoon!
Thank you all for making Pieced Together Quilters a wonderful group!
Until next time....
Joy
