Christmas in July

Good company, good food, good conversation and some sewing!! What more could you want on a cold wet July evening!

Show and tell

Christmas in July was a good opportunity to do some show and tell, and the prolific Annette showed us her latest creations, a beautiful table runner and a delightful quilt using gorgeous fabrics. The pattern is very interesting and would suit fabrics with a medium to large pattern, like those we 'hate' to cut into pieces. The quilting was also very beautiful.

Christmas in July

And a very jolly time was had by all! The quilters outdid themselves with yummy food - trifle, ginger slice, cookies, chocolate-dipped shortbread, cheese & fruit, fruitcake.... and a festive table cloth, flickering candles, a dancing Christmas frog (okay... - but he was cute!), and even a Santa Claus ensured the Christmas spirit was high! Beautiful carols playing in the background - one could almost think Christmas was upon us - and not just 5 months away.... The weather certainly is winter-dreary, and spending an evening with a fun group of friends a good way to chase away the winter blues.

Christmas in July

Wanted to let you know that we decided to hold a Christmas in July evening this Wednesday. Come along and bring something Christmassy to cheer us all up, e.g. decorations, food, drinks, plates, serviettes, Xmas quilts for show & tell, Xmas crafts to work on ...

Best in Show

Thought you might like to see who won this year's Paducah Show. Here's the link (if you want to fast forward, go to 4:30 on the dial.

http://www.wpsdlocal6.com/home/ticker/Quilt-show-draws-big-crowds-to-Paducah-148771335.html

Australia Quilt Challenge

Just in case anyone was still interested in joining the Australia Quilt Challenge, I still have some challenge fabric left. Please let me know if you're interested.

...and even more craftiness....

Annette finished the top of her French Braid quilt. Looks fabulous!

And there's more :

Sue's Teddy quilt, just adorable!

And finally:

A rather fine dragon specimen.

Awesome work, clever folks!