More QITB 2011 sightings!!!

Taking a few days break, to show Jo and Russ some of our beautiful country. Have a few more links to blog sighting's you might enjoy.
Here, here and here.
If you see any more sighting's, please let me know and l will add them here.
Will be back in a week with some photos and a wrap up of our weekend.
Thanks for visiting.
Linda.

Quilts in the Barn 2011

We have been Busy! Busy! Busy! If you want a sneak peak pop over here , here  and
Here .
Be back soon!!! Have some scones to bake!!!
Thanks for all your well wishes for a great exhibition. It's working!!

Thanks for visiting.
Linda.

Twas the night before

Twas the night before Quilts in the Barn, when all through the Barn,

Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.

The quilts were all hung in the Barn with great care,

In hopes that the crowds soon would be there.

The adults were nestled all snug in their beds,

While visions of fabric danced in their heads.

And Jo in her ‘kerchief, and I in my cap,

Had just settled our brains for a lovely spring day.

Hope to see you this weekend!!!!!!

Linda, Jo and The Quilted Crows.

Quilts In The Barn This Weekend!!!

Piles of quilts on my lounge and sewing room floor!!!



Its getting exciting!!!!

Not long to wait now.

Hope to see many of you over the 3 days.

Please do say hello. Its always great to put a face to a name.

Thanks for visiting.

Linda.

Our weekend in pictures!!

This lovely  bunch of women joined me at Sorrento for the weekend.

l think you can tell by the smiles on our faces, that we had a GOOD TIME!!!

Here is Sue having a lesson in hand quilting this antique quilt

she bought at An Evening With Mary.

Meredithe started with this pile of fabrics,

Pedal to the metal!!

And by the end of the day, this top was complete. ( sorry no finished photo)

Bonnie was working on her applique.

This is going to be one stunning quilt when finished.

One the second day, Meredithe changed tack, and was working on these blocks,

using some yummy Japanese fabrics.

My tumblers in  progress.

Bev is working on this stunning red and white applique quilt.

Only one long border and 8 blocks to go!!!

As my tumblers grew, we needed to use the floor, as the design wall was too small.

Not only sewing happened across the weekend.

Here is Di having her first experience with this kitchen tool.

" Oh, is that how it works?

There were plenty of cooks in the kitchen, whipping up a delicious meal.

Note Bev checking the recipe!!

Di took some time out to press some tumblers for me, so l could keep sewing.

Then we all shared this magnificent meal.

Slow roasted garlic and lemon chicken,

 potato, leek and silverbeet gratin, and  lovely fresh salad.

Accompanied by champagne of course.

Delicious!!!

Followed by this divine chocolate cake and sauce, made by Di.

Totally decadent!!

And responsible for the 2 kg gain over the weekend!! LOL

Over the weekend, l made lots of progress on my tumblers.

Here is Meredithe and Di doing a little measuring on Sue's antique quilt.

Bonnie making food choices.

l would say all in all, we had a great weekend.

Food, friends, fun and fabric. What more could you want.

Can't wait to go back again with this group of girls!!

 If you want to see some other pics of our weekend, visit Meredithe's blog over here

Oh, and by the way, those ginger jars are hard wired into the security system!!

And after a further 5 hours in the sewing room on Monday,

my tumbler quilt is finished. Its off to be quilted this afternoon.

Thanks for visiting.

Linda.

Show and tell at CAG.

Of course, show and tell is much anticipated. Its a great productive group,

with the main focus being applique, but that does not stop us sharing

 any finished and sometimes unfinished quilts.

This first one is Di Hall's ( Ford) stunning new Antique Wedding Sampler - Revisited.

This quilt is available as a block of the month from Threadbear in Castlemaine,

along with many other stunning quilt patterns.

Dorothy brought along her finished Ann's legacy, A Tribute to Ann Daggs,

pattern  by Di Hall ( Ford) ,  also available from Threadbear

My apologies for not knowing the name of the owner of the design,

 but we were all fascinated by the outer border which was pieced.

This charming quilt is  so pretty. Not sure who made it, maybe  Chris Serong?

If you know, can you please let me know and l will made amends.

Another quilt, also by Chris Serong?

All hexagons and very beautiful.

Again, no known maker or pattern. But a very charming quilt.

Let me know if you know who's this is, thanks.

As you can see, lots to keep us inspired.

We certainly look forward to our next meeting in November

for some more wonderful quilts and inspiration.

Thanks for visiting.

linda.

Castlemaine Applique Society Meeting

Bev, Dorothy and l took the drive to Castlemaine last Saturday for this months

 meeting of the Castlemaine Applique Group.

Carolyn, one of the members, was our guest speaker, and she shared with us

her antique quilt collection, telling us stories of how

 and why she collected the quilts she owns.

This first one is just a top, but its color and design is stunning.

This second one is also a top, Jacobs Ladder.

Carolyn hopes to one day hand quilt these tops.

Carolyn always wanted to make a double wedding ring quilt,

 and now that she owns an antique one, she does not need too!!

This 9 patch was quite charming, and

from a distance has an Amish look to it.

This stunning red and white quilt caught my eye.

This quilt was just charming, an album block.

This was probably my favorite on the day. Love that red and black/grey.

Another lovely red and white. This one belongs to Carolyn's friend, Sharon.

Carolyn also brought 2 bears.

This one has been made using an antique cutter quilt.

This one was made using a school blazer. Quite charming!!

Here is a picture of our group in the hall we use.

About 50 members. We always have a great day!!!

l will be back in a few days with some of the quilts

from Show and tell. A few stunners to share!!!

Thanks for visiting.

Linda.