Anniversary Quilt Gifts from the Past

Here are a few quilt gifts we gave in 2005:

Kelly and Gayle

Gary and Bell

Frank and Jackie

Flashback to 2005 - Wild Rose Retreat!

I'm going through some old pictures and found these gems. What a great time we had!

 Cindie

 

Rose, Jeannie, Lois, Patty

 Jane

 Patty

 Deanna

Oldie but goodie! {finished!!}

Started this one long, long ago. 2013 tally= 8 quilts and 3 bags

Latest finish!

Megan's baby quilt

Close up

Minkee backing... soooo soft!

Seven quilts and three bags finished in 2013

Anniversary Quilts - Want to Help?

So, we have a few couples {who haven't received quilts} that are celebrating anniversaries in 2014. None of them are "the" 20th anniversary... each of them are far past that. {One got one of our beginning quilts that was tied... when we recently chatted, we included them on the TO-DO list.... they are at 31 years now!!!}

So, I am looking for volunteers to head up these projects. Maybe you???

What that means is that you would choose one of the couples and determine a plan of action for their anniversary quilt. Sometimes the project leader will choose just the pattern. Other times, she chooses a focus fabric that ties the project together... it is really up to you. Usually, you can strongarm one of the longarm ladies to do the quilting. We also have members who are willing to just add the borders or just do the binding... We just need someone to get in the driver's seat and help make it all happen. Vroom, vroom!

I don't want to publish the list of couples to try to preserve the surprise. But, if you are willing to take the lead on one of these projects, let me know! You can text me at 360-269-2078 or email at candace2robinson@gmail.com to find out more. Or.... we can chat about it at the next quilt date (January 25 at Gloria's).

Saturday sewing

We missed all of you that couldn't make it!

Next sew date is January 25 at Gloria's!

Tam's t shirt quilt

Cindie's

Patty's strips

Karen's blocks

Saturday quilt group has changed

Sickness has hit my mom and Charles. We're going to sew at Cindie's ... Anytime after 9:00. See you there...and thank you to Cindie!

Mystery quilt

This is the 3 parts of the new Celtic Soltise Mystery!   What have you all been doing with your strips from the swap?

Sew Saturday! 

This Saturday is our sew day.  Woot woot!

We will meet at Gloria's.  Can't wait to see ya.

My meager block

This. Is how I plan to use the blocks I was working on at that sew together

Jen's Wedding Quilt

 

What a beautiful quilt for our soon-to-be bride!

Log Cabin Swap

Lots of strips....lots of swapping!

Again with the fun!!

Another day of over the top fun!  Thanks again Hazen!  Great friends, yummy food, and machines a hummin'. I had a blast.

Saturday and Food!

We are planning a taco theme for food on Saturday at Cindie's. I'm bringing taco ground beef. Deanna is bringing cheese and some tortillas. Hazen is making rice. 

If you are so inclined, you can add to our taco feast! See you there!

Thanks

Thank you Hazen!  Today was so much fun.  I can't wait for tomorrow.  I will probably hear my machine "purring" in my sleep.  Lol

Sewing Marathon

Well, I'm back from my trip to find the sun in Mexico. A fun time was had by all. I'm ready for some serious sewing. Hope you are too. I'm cooking a turkey for Thursday. So if anyone wants to bring things to go with it, that would be great. I will do mashed potatoes and gravy. For those on a select diet, you should probably bring your own food. Anyway we will have a great time, and I will try to keep the beasties at bay. :o)

A bit of weekend sewing...

I got my strips all cut and ready for the swap. 96 strips!

I did a bit of sewing on Jorey's quilt. Remember the 100-piece blocks? Just three to piece! Almost ready to quilt this one. 

It's pinned up in the center, so you can't see the whole thing. That's most of it, though!

Getting all ready for the swap!!

Just a friendly reminder about our log cabin strip swap.... It's coming up soon! We will meet at Cindie's over the Thanksgiving weekend. Remember that the swap will happen at 2:00 on Friday, November 29. I am working on cutting my strips RIGHT THIS MINUTE! Exciting for me to get to spend some time in my sewing room. Happy sewing!

Sewing with Rheanan

Her 1st time sewing. She made a pillow!

After putting it off as long as I could I finally got the borders on.

Carters 1st talk

He did such a good job, I'm a proud grandma!

Strips....

I have been cutting strips for our big swap.  I think I'm half done.  That is if I don't find a few more yummy colors.  I love these colors and can't wait to see how wonderful all our strips "play" together.

How are your strips coming??

New Member.... Unknown (wink)

I thought I would mention this in case anyone had noticed and wondered...

We have a member named "Unknown" on the list. Thankfully, she IS known by us all! Welcome Monica Dinnell to the blog. Monica, we hope you'll jump in and chat with us often!

(You can change "Unknown" to your name or a nickname in your Blogger settings.

:o)

Log Cabin Strip Swap Info

You can get all of the Log Cabin Strip Swap info here. <-- (Click on the word "here.")

I can't wait to see what we end up with - and what we all choose to do with the strips!

Thanks!

Thanks Karen and Candace!  Today was so fun.  I'm really excited for our log cabin adventure.  I hope the month goes super fast.  

My Thread-catcher quilt

This also needs a binding...it now has a muslin back

Practicing on my iPad

This is from the quilt show in Eureka this summer...

FYI

For those of you who like the 30's fabric, Karen Snyder has a sale on for $5.99/yd.....check out her newsletter or blog.    karen@annalena.com

Jan Lewis wedding

This was the thank you gift Jan gave us from her previous quilt when she was married to Greg. I hope someone posts pictures of Jan and Kayle with their current quilt!

Hazen's quilt from when we were at Gloria's house. Just a reminder we get to sew at Karen's Saturday. And......we have a cool new project planned for us all if you want to participate . It is going to be so cool, so you all want to be there.

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Can you hear them???   Wedding bells!  Woot woot,  then next weekend sew at Karen's.  October is becoming the best month ever! How are ya girls?  We've been so quiet on here. 

Gabes not so "ugly green blanket"

I have to add another row.  It's not quite big enough yet.

Thanks for the Big Hug Quilt!

You Sister's are the most Beautiful people ever! It was so sweet of you all to make me such a beautiful quilt. I will enjoy it and treasure it forever. I love the pattern and the fabric is awesome!!  I Love You All and another BIG THANK YOU!!  I'm so glad Jehovah as given me friends like you.

One more thanks!

You sisters are so awesome to think about me. I love my quilt. It is truly a wonderful thing to have a sisterhood like we do. I thank you all and love you bunches. You are so kind and generous. Thank you.

Thanks!

Marge, thanks for hosting us Saturday.  I had a wonderful time!!  From the seat I plopped myself in the view was so enjoyable,  friends, friends everywhere I looked.  There was also beautiful inspiration in the projects and your closet of treasure.  You really know how to make a girl feel happy, happy!!!

New B.H. Mystery

For anyone who is thinking about doing the next Bonnie Hunter mystery quilt, she will be giving the yardage and size for the next one on October 15th. I think I am going to challenge myself to use what I have in my stash this time. Candace did that last time and it was amazing. So Start thinking about getting ready for it. She is going to be giving 2 sizes this year, a 75x75 or king size.

Next group sew...

Hello friends! You are all invited to the next sew group. It will be at my house this Sunday, September 22nd. I do not want to discourage anyone from Service, but please feel free to come spend the afternoon.

I am planning a baked potato bar. You are welcome to bring toppings, snacks to share, and/or your preferred drinks. I do have a bit of sodas, water, coffee, and tea. Of course be sure to bring something to work on and show-n-tell...or just please come and visit.

Please do not post my address or phone number online...hopefully the photo is self explanatory. If you need directions, there are several who can help with that. Hugs to you all!

Adrianne's Yellow Brick Road

Check this out. Nice colors!

September block

Orphan blocks

Neumann, on Bonnie Hunters blog there is a lady that put together different size blocks. It happens to be civil war fabrics, its really awesome, might give you some ideas. It kinda looked like she made some copping square in a square blocks to fit in around others. Take a look-see

September block

This is what I was thinking for borders

Finally got it together.

Banita's First Quilt

Here are some pictures of Banita's beauty!  She's joined the dark side ;)

 I love the colors

Ideas???

Hey girls.  

Hazen gave me these beautiful civil war blocks.  The (12) 12 " ones.  I have ( 9) 8" ones......i need ideas for settings?!   Got any?????

Adrianne...I have cherry pie?!? Will this work?