Miriam’s home continued the festive flair with her collection of nutcrackers and interior decor. As Miriam stated "If they had Christmas toilet paper, I would buy it." Go, Miriam!
The refreshments included a full selection of seasonal cookies, satsumas, tea and hot cider.
Show ’N Tell
Miriam showed us progress on her Paddington quilt.
She recently made a Christmas apron for her youngest daughter who is a professional baker in Leavenworth. Everyone was so impressed that Miriam will now be making holiday aprons for the whole bakery next year—for Valentine’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day, Fourth of July, Halloween and Christmas. Miriam wrapped up her stories with a surprise for us all—gifts of embroidery scissors in the shape of little ladies or cats.
Patricia gave us an update about StashFest 2014—with new table covers, aprons for team members and a presenting sponsor—PEMCO Insurance. She also shared progress on the healing quilt she’s making that includes fabric from a shirt her mother gave her.
Shannon brought a table runner that she made with four packages of 5" squares, cut in half. She sewed it together just like Miriam’s jean quilts—right through the batting and backing of each strip.
Shannon finished a Jacob's Ladder quilt with micro piping and a double layer of flannel inside instead of backing.
The cute cat block is one side of a sewing machine cover Shannon is making for her new sewing room.
In her bag of projects was a quilt top made by her boss for an ex-boyfriend. It was up for grabs for someone to finish. Also a bearer of gifts, Shannon gave away little packs of 2.5" Moda Candy Squares.
Flora has been swamped for the last six months, focusing on her work. Flora figures she’ll really know what she is doing in two years! She loves her new team and beams that her boss actually talks to her.
In the last month Flora hosted her annual Salish weaving weekend at her home. Once again it was a phenomenal event and she made a pillow.
Like all of us, Flora really misses Maurine. She has the quilt top with the flower blocks that everyone made. One she has some creative time available, Flora will continue on that project.
Janet made beaded bags for the PATH craft show and sold out in one hour. She was wearing one to show us her craftwomanship. Janet also shared a quilt that Kelly just finished for a grandson, a five-year old who loves Star Wars. Janet pieced the top and Kelley sewed the Darth Vader back. Then Kelly quilted it on the long arm!
Pris showed us a wall hanging she made 20 years ago with leftover pieces of fabric—from when she made holiday napkins for her former church’s Wednesday suppers. Pris also reported that she is really enjoying putting flannel on the back of her quilts.
It's been a big year for Plymouth Piecemakers, with the loss of our lovely leader, Maurine, and three parents of quilters. We have much to grieve and much to celebrate.
