Scrappy Basket Weave by Wendy F.

Today the group had a work shop for making a scrappy 16-patch. I already had plans to for my 2- inch strips, so I decided to follow through and start on my 'scrappy basket weave quilt.' The first picture is what I had done by noon ( I was working on my tulip quilt part of the morning as well) I was feeling energetic after lunch so I took my CD player and went back over to the church in the afternoon. The second picture shows the additional blocks that I sewed. This quilt is supposed to be on the diagonal so I tried tried to assemble it that way. It will have to be re-arranged so that it comes out on point, and the blocks are not in their final position, I need to make a lot more blocks and there will be a lot more combination's of colour.

2010 photo additions

February 2009-

Mary, Martha,Adele & Dawn looking at??? 

 

16-patch workshop moments Jan. 2010

Look at all those strips!

Learning together

Anneke and Frieda

Sharon measuring her 16-patch

Optical Delusions by Martha in 2009

Member Background

by –  Martha E.


My love affair with quilting began in the 70's when a friend convinced me that we could each make a quilt for our daughters, and quilt them together. Since then, my style has evolved to include reproduction and traditional quilts, adaptations of published designs, and a few original quilts. My skills have improved as well, and I consider myself an intermediate level quilter. Luckily, my sister Nancy is an artist, and I have come to rely on her design skills and great colour sense to assist me in my quilt projects. Together we started the Tidal Threads Quilt and Needlework Guild in 2008 and so far it has been a very satisfying venture. We also have a booth in the Grand Manan Farmers’ Market in the summer where we sell our quilted products.

‘The journey is the destination’ describes my approach to life. I have always loved maps, and my husband and I have been able to fulfill our dreams to travel to many corners of the world. We have visited many countries in western Europe and Asia, as well as the Baltics, Russia, and New Zealand. The journey became the destination in all these trips. This philosophy really came into its own when we spent time living and working in China. There you must relinquish your desire to be in control of what happens to you, and just "go with the flow". Not an easy lesson for a retired educator who was used to being in charge. I am trying to let go of my need to control things, and just enjoy the moment. It's a very satisfying and freeing transformation!

Most of my quilts have been gifts to friends, family, or charities. Putting pieces of fabric together, whether they blend or contrast, exemplifies my attempt to understand others and encourage friendship and love between people of different backgrounds and cultures.

Martha Minutes

Get There Early

I forgot to mention in yesterday's email that I'd appreciate it if everyone were ready to go by 9:15 on Thursday morning. That is, machines plugged in, cutting boards at the ready. We really have quite a bit to do that morning, and we want to have 15 min. or so to enjoy coffee, snack, and a social time too. I'll get there early to set up the room so everyone can plug in her machine and see the demos.

Martha Minutes

I have the workshop quilt instructions ready to photocopy for this coming Thursday, and hope that participants will come with everything they need to start sewing. I will include the list of materials/equipment here for those who want to take part.<!--[endif]--> If you have a power bar, you might want to bring that to increase the no. of outlets in the vestry. Also, if you don't want to lug your ironing board along, a couple of towels and your iron could be used just as well as a board.

Want to know when to bring a snack to Quilting?

Snack Schedule

Jan. 28: Margo

Feb. 4: Brenda

Feb 11: Dawn

Feb. 18: Gladys (cake), Sharon/Sonya (clean-up)

Feb 25: Adele

Mar. 4: Ruth

Mar.11: Ellen

Mar. 18: Gladys (cake), Nancy/Martha (clean-up)

Mar. 25: Diane

April 1: Ineke

Tidal Threads Quilt and Needlework Guild: Good News - Martha and Nancy have returned to GM

Tidal Threads Quilt and Needlework Guild: Good News - Martha and Nancy have returned to GM