Tutorial Samples from Val and More Maureen

Well, who was kidding themselves when they thought Maureen's marvelous work could be split into a mere two posts?...lots more in this post but firstly some goodies from Val on a Needlework workshop teaching uses of vlisorfix. 
This cute little kitty needlcase, lovely as it is or add more frou frou if you desire.

Intricate Christmas Table Runner using Vlisorfix on the stars

Val has also made two Library bags, always a great Christmas Stocking Stuffer...yeah..Christmas talk already!! (erk..)

And just to make you feel like a little something to nibble on with that cuppa you are about to have while you browse through Maureen's goodies, here is what Wendy and Val presented for arvo tea...Yummo.  See what those on holiday miss out on!

Again, a big Thank you to Debby and Letitia for these pics and words on Marlene's Trunk Show.

Marlene's grand daughter said these aren't stars, these are fireworks.  Marlene has paper pieced it.

Another of June's fun nights.  Windmills, Marlene has used 2 colours only and it is very effective.

This magnificent Baltimore quilt took Marlene 13 years in the making and Fiona has recently quilted it for her. Wow, and now it is finished.  This quilt must have taken you hours and hours Marlene.  It's fabulous. 

And this is it hanging at our quilt show.

a closer view of some of the beautiful blocks on this quilt.

And as all pet loving quilters do, Maureen has made a quilt for her dog, Missy, a sweet little Golden Pomeranian.  Missy had a little playmate next door, a King Charles Spaniel, so how could Maureen pass up this great fabric.

Maureen, Marlene's daughter organised the girls from her Bli Bli group to embroider this lovely cloth for Marlene for her big -0- something birthday!!  Marlene has some lovely
friends.  Lucky girl.  You can never have too many girlfriends.

Some photos of bags and more bags that Marlene has made over the years

Another Lyn Ballinger Challenge, named Nemo...dunno why.

How cute is this, challenged to pretty up a Lyncraft bag Marleen used some simple embroidery and buttons from her Mum's collection to come up with this creation.

Table Runners, one of which is pieced.  Marlene made some funy noises when she said that word "pieced"..got the impression "piecing" isn't her cup of tea!!

Beautiful cushions, embroidered kitties and a 'Crazy'

Gifts made for Marlene from her quilting friends, the mask was made by Fiona and the gorgeous scissor holder from Gwen.

Julie made Marlene this bag.

Marlene thank you so much for a fabulous evening.

Remember this beauty?? Marlene wanted you to know it was a gift from Fiona.

Marlene's Trunk Show

After much delay, for which I do apologise, we finally have Marlene's Trunk Show for your enjoyment. 
Thanks again to Debbie and Letitia for the pics and words.

Marlene amazed us with all her quilts. She has made so many for family & friends & many more that she has given away over the short years she has been quilting. Thank you Marlene for sharing your beautiful creations with us. We had a great night.

Marlene began patchwork in 1988 at Waverley, Victoria.

Marlene's traditional sampler quilt, all hand pieced.

This gorgeous Wedding Ring quilt was her 2nd quilt she made. Marlene made it for her daughter Maureen, again hand quilted, the colours have faded over the years but just lovely.

A very complicated pattern for your second quilt. Very clever girl.

Reversable blocks (log cabin) these were left overs from a quilt she made for her son.

ABC quilt for her grandchild

Red & green Irish chain with shamrock quilting

Marlene always made a bag for each quilt she made. How impressive is that!

This quilt made for her daughter 16 years ago. She lives up in the tropics & fabric fades even if it doesn't see the sun.

Oh, this is gorgeous Marlene, a reverse log cabin in vibrant colours. Maybe you could do a class on reverse log cabin some time?

Marlene has made five of these Xmas quilt. She made one & everyone wants one!! She is a good mum.

 Marlene has made a Redwork pieced & stitched quilt, lovely.

Second smaller quilt made with leftover fabrics, very cute.

A Kaleidoscope quilt in reds & greens.

This was a kit. The Outback quilt.

Oh this is a warm, snuggly flannelette rag quilt. We should all have at least one of these in our homes on these cold winter nights.

Crazy blocks, June's sampler quilt.

Pink & green puzzle quilt. The quilting cost more than the fabric.

More of Marlene's wonderful quilts in part 2.                                

Marlen's Trunk Show Part 2

A continuation of Marlene's wonderful quilts of which there are so many I've split the Trunk Show into two posts.

Marlene made this Lone star quilt at a Bli Bli retreat.                                                

A Ricky Tims workshop quilt.

Marlene made this signature quilt for her daughters 40th birthday

This is Marlene’s favourite quilt. It was a round robin - gorgeous poppies

Floral fabrics made into a pin wheel quilt.

A fun class when June showed us how to make a star quilt.

This was a Lyn Ballenger challenge a few years ago. "Buffalo" very cute.

This was a Mystery quilt organised by Penny a few years ago. This quilt has popped up a few times in our Trunk Show & Tells. Every month a new instruction & pattern was given. It was fun.

This is a fat 1/4 quilt with wide boarders.

Another round robin mystery quilt that Marlene did with her Bli Bli girls. The fabrics are Jenny Beyer Lots of dogs & more dogs.

 Yes another gorgeous Xmas runner with Santa’s & his reindeers. I think there are a few girls who would like to make this from the chatter

How sweet a little something from everyone in the family. A happy reminder at Xmas. A lovely idea Marlene.

Another of Junes inspiring classes making Hidden Wells

More Poppies, do you think Marlene likes poppies?

And there’s more... Letitia called this quilt the Opium field!

Look at these Bossy Stitchers I bet they get up to a bit of mischief!!! Every picture tells a story, doesn’t it girls!!