Faith, Folklore, and Friends

Our quilting class met last night after being off last week for spring break.  We were ready to sew! After working for eight weeks making scrap squares, we started putting them together last night.  I love the look on their faces when the blocks start coming together, and their scrap squares start looking like a real quilt. Some will be ready to sash their blocks next week. This class is made possible by a grant from the Alabama State Council on the Arts.  Thanks!

From March 18 through March 22, I was in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, for the 21st annual Mountain Quiltfest. This is my favorite quilt show.  It is not as big as some, but it is not crowded, and there are some unbelievable works of art here. I have been a quilter for a long time, but I can't make quilts like these.  At least, not yet.  I admire those who can, and they inspire me. I'm not sure how many years I've been to Mountain Quiltfest, but I would guess at least fifteen out of twenty-one.  The same people work the show every year, and I feel like I'm visiting old friends. Plus, in Pigeon Forge, there is plenty to do if you need a break from the quilt show. The quilt show is free.  If you have an interest in quilts, I would highly recommend that you attend this show. I don't know the dates for 2016, but it is usually the third week in March.  Click here  for more information. Let me know if you are interested, and maybe...

Yesterday, we had warm, sunny weather, and everyone was feeling fine when we started working last night.  It was the last time we will all be working on blocks--some are about ready to start putting the blocks together.   Next week is spring break in our area, and because several of us work in education, we are not meeting next week.   These photos are of pillows that are made from scraps with embroidery in the centers. They are so easy to make. These purses were also made with scraps, with some embellishment.  The purse on the right is green on one side and blue on the other (see photo at the top of this blog). These purses will be donated for auction for Relay for Life in May. Let me repeat: Never throw away scraps of fabric! This class is made possible by a grant from the Alabama State Council on the Arts.  Thanks!