Inspiration from Castlemaine Applique Group.

l am packing to head off for our last Sorrento retreat for the year.

 l am sure to have some great show and tell on my return.

 This year we decided to swap for xmas,  a small quilt,

using the fat quarter patterns by Lori Smith. Mine is all finished bar the binding,

 so l will probably have to hide in my  bedroom to get it finished.

Its red and white, so we can use it in next years exhibit.

 l wonder if any of the other retreaters thought like me!! We shall see!!

Meanwhile, l thought l would leave you with some inspiring works we saw

at our recent meeting of the Castlemaine Applique Group.

These women are amazing, not only with the speed they work at,

 but the stunning works they make. l am proud to belong to this group,

and hope their skills in applique rub off one day!!!

This stunning quilt was inspired by a pattern, English Baskets Quilt,

 designed by Corliss from Threadbear.

here is Margaret with the centre of her latest creation.

These 2 quilts are made by mother and daughter team. Stunning work.

Here is Meghan with her dutch chintz quilt.

This scrappy bow tie quilt was a winner.

Here is Dorothy's completed Mary Brown quilt.

Several women are making these clam shell bed runners.

A quilt with out making a quilt.

Bev has been super busy. Here is her almost completed

 big pot of flowers quilt. Just 3 borders to go.

Bev started this stunner after Mary Koval visited us in June.

Its from Mary's Favorite Blue and White Quilts book.

Bev made hers red and white, so we can hang it in next years exhibit.

And Bev only has 1 border to go on her Civil War Brides Quilt.

This stunner is called Steve's Garden. We have watched the progeress on

this one closely and its wonderful to see it finished.

Pattern is by Patchwork on Stoneleigh.

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Here are some of the ladies getting more inspiration from the books

l brought home from Houston.

Who knows what we will see at next years gatherings!!!



Well, l hope you enjoyed our show and tell,

and that its inspired you to start something new.

Yes, thats permission given!!! LOL

And to all my US friends, old and new,

Happy Thanksgiving.

Thanks for visiting.

Linda.