Ladybug Pincushions, bags and other wonderful work

A little while back the Thursday night gals had a workshop sewing ladybug pincushions.  Lots of fun and laughter and lots of lovely pincushions, all bought to you courtesy of Debby and Letitia.

Letitia started the evening off with instructions, the girls were soon hard at it with finished ladybugs soon completed, along with Denise making sure she had the instructions all written down.

June, pleased with her little bug, gave his tail a tickle.

Time for a coffee break and then on to the flower bases, well a bug has to have a flower doesn't she?

Thank you so much Di for making and donating this fabulous 'Toytime' Quilt to STEMM for their Christmas in July.  They made over $2,000.00.
Your generosity is greatly appreciated.

A few weeks back Maree bought this amazing wall hanging in to share with the group.
One of the families homes has a lot of old style fireplaces that are no longer used, thanks to the wonders of modern heating, and so a request was made for something to hang in front of a fireplace.  Maree came up with this beauty.

Janet and Ann took part in a workshop with Jenny at the Angel last week and created these handy dandy zippered bags, lots of uses as the sizing can easily be changed.

Part 5 2011 Quilt Show

Coffee Time flolks.......another 10 beautiful quilts from our Tree-mendous quilt show.
Enjoy!!

Elizabeth
'Japanese Prints in Leadlight

Taken from a Reece Scannel design which I have sewn before only this time with Japanese prints.
The quilting was Quilt As You Go which I sewed with variegated thread and fancy stitches on my domestic sewing machine.
N.F.S.

Marie
'Sky, Earth, Water, Fire

This wall hanging is a project I did through the Quilt University of America over the internet.
We were encouraged to use many different techniques in each of the different elements.
N.F.S.

Chris
A Blueish Blackout - A first Quilt

Jackie
'Shaggy in Pastels'

I saw this shaggy quilt in a Patchwork and Quilting magazine and love the contrast of this quilt to a traditional quilt.
Machine stitched 2009-2010
N.F.S.

Jenny
'750'

Photo courtesy of Janet.

750 Suffolk Puffs stitched together form this quilt giving it a lacy see through effect.

Sue

'Through the Garden Gate'

Pattern by Ann Kane

Block of the month using supplied fabric.

Hand appliqued.  Hand embroidered

Machine quilting by 'The Quilting Fairy'

Seen at craft show on the Sunshine Coast some years ago and just had to do it!

N.F.S.

Beryl

'Worrigee Quilt'

Made in July 2006 at the Worrigee quilting group of N.S.W.

Janet

'Jigsaw'

This block is a variation of the Birds in the Air block.

Machine pieced from a Bali Pop Jelly Roll.

Quilted by Fiona Bell of the Quilting Fairy.

Designed by Pam Lintott.

N.F.S.

Ailsa

'Ailsa's Row by Row Quilt'

In 2009 it was decided at the Patchwork Group that we would make some Row by Row friendship quilts for those who were interested in participating.
I joind in a group of 7 members, the rows were made with myself starting and then passed around to the others to make their version of a specified block type.
Only the first and last rows were makers choice.
I was very pleased with the contributions of the other members.  I joind them all up and completed the quilt finally in 2010
The inspiration was from Sue Andrew who organised it all.  It is a very nice friendship quilt for me to treasure.
N.F.S.

Val
'Flower Patch'

Made for my brother and his wife to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary.
Browns and Creams were their choice which was a challenge for me as they are not my favourite colours.
Machine pieced and quilted with a smidgen of hand quilting.
Design by Green Fairy - Judi
N.F.S

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.