It seems like months since I was able to join one of Chooky's (Chookyblue) Zoom sessions. Perhaps because of the 13 (plus) hour difference from South Australia to Maine, I never seem to make it at the right time.
I was thrilled that yesterday's session fit into my day. It is always fun to catch up with quilters from all over the world. It was particularly great to see Clare's face. She was still having a hard time speaking after her recent surgery, but she was able to type in her comments. She showed us a few heart blocks that she had received to "cheer her up". These two from me will hopefully arrive in Australia soon!
My friend Grace (citymousequilter) showed what she was working on and then lamented that she never seems to accomplish all that she expects too. She asked if any of us ever felt that way and we all laughed hysterically! The funny thing is when I look at what Grace actually accomplishes, I am always amazed. I wonder how I can quilt every single day and still not finish as much as I think I should. I guess we are all a little too critical of ourselves. I enjoy my daily handwork and I just have to be patient for the end result. I'm sure I'm preaching to the choir here!
One project that I am diligent about is my daily circle project. Since I am doing it in the potholder method, I can see progress each month as the blocks get finished. I sew one circle onto a 3" background each morning, then at the end of the month, I quilt and bind the block and assemble it. I am quilting the June block now, but I've already assembled January through May. 
And the back is fun too 
I had made plans to go to the Vermont Show with friends, Barb (funwithBarb) and Randy (Barrister'sBlock) so when the show was canceled we decided to stick with our plan and visit Vermont anyway. We went by way of Lowell to see the potholder quilt exhibition curated by Pam Weeks from her book, "Portable Patchwork". We met up with Gladi (Gladi'sQuilts) and other friends for lunch. Great fun!! 
I've been working on the 3rd and 4th (final) borders of my recent "pot luck" medallion potholder quilt. The final border has created a volcano of light fabric strips all over my sewing room. 
Can't wait to see how it turns out. Enjoy the day!
Can't wait to see how it turns out. Enjoy the day!
You get so much more quilting done than I do. It's always fun to see what new projects your are working on.
ReplyDeleteWas wonderful to see you on zoom......... How fun to go to a quilt show with friends........
ReplyDeletepretty sure you get as much done as i do wendy...lol...love the circles...and yes it was very good to see clare...
ReplyDeleteGreat photos and glad you got to catch up with your friends. I love seeing the potholder quilts. Is that blue and white one a potholder quilt? Have a great day Wendy!
ReplyDeleteNo, the blue and white is one of the Japanese quilts now on display at the New England Quilt Museum. It is sensational!
DeleteBeing with other quilters is so inspirational! What time is it in Maine when chooky is on in Australia?
ReplyDeleteLove your circle potholder quilt!
Chooky is 13 hours ahead of us here in Maine. She was having breakfast and I was ready for dinner!
DeleteLoving your circle quilt. I'm hooked onto that method now and planning on doing another potholder quilt. I was babysitting 3 kiddies, otherwise, I would have zoomed.
ReplyDeleteIt was so fun to chat over Zoom with the gals, and hearing your laughter made it very worthwhile.
ReplyDeleteI am really impressed with you circle project.
Now that I have been to the quilt museum in Lowell, I can see where you are in my mind's eye. Looks like you three had a grand time, and I love seeing your work hanging there.
I am in constant amazement at how much you get done! and you get blog posts done - good for you! It was so great to see the potholder exhibit and visit in Vermont.
ReplyDeleteHi Wendy. Thank you for the two lovely fabric hearts. They arrived in my letter box on the 22nd July. Today`s the first chance to say 'thank you'. I`m feeling so blessed to be part of Chookyblue`s group and blessings you are all giving me.
ReplyDeleteI always love seeing your potholder quilts in progress, with their various colorful backings too. How nice to have a zoom meetup with your friends, and to meet in person in Vermont!
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