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I for one was happy to be back and the fun started as soon as the door opened, who knew it was easy to mix up toucans and cockatoos? We discussed our next projects , looked at bags and quilting exercises ready for next session. Everyone was in place at 11.30 and we had our shared show and tell. Our invited guest, Jenny Anderson, said it was the best show and tell she had ever seen. Praise indeed from Jenny. She encouraged people to enter the Uttoxeter show and I hope they do. Enjoy the photos.

Today I set 2 challenges for the class. The first was to attend Waterloo quilters AGM next Tuesday , renew membership and enter quilts to next May’s exhibition. The second challenge was to enter quilts for the Uttoxeter quilt show next spring. We discussed getting pieces “show ready” and will work on achieving this next term. Our show and tell for both classes is 10th Jan 11.30-1pm.

Today’s class showed how their Lone stars are transforming into stunning quilts. We talked quilting techniques and planned for sessions in the new term. Others had a go at folded star cushions. Great class.

This term one class have been exploring “modern” quilts. We explored exhibition criteria and decided on our own requirements. Everyone chose or designed their own piece and I have simply sat back and enjoyed the coffee.

Tonight’s new class was just perfect. Six new ladies joined the group and fitted right in. We played with jellyrolls , caught up with unfinished projects, chatted and got to know each other.

I must admit I was a little nervous how our new project of modern quilts would go but I can honesty say I was buzzing at the end of the lesson. So much creativity, designing and using different techniques to suit learning styles and being free. Incredible work ladies.

This new term one class will be exploring modern quilts. We have decided to use 3 points , asymmetrical, plainish fabric and different quilting. As we won’t be submitting them for judging, we can pretty much do what we like.

Here’s one that Mrs M has pieced and I’ve quilted. I like it

Some weeks the sewing takes a backseat to the support women give each other. The power generated is palpable and it definitely feeds anyone needing a lift. The sewing was good too

Some weeks seem to fly past and this has been one of them. Yesterday started with my favourite FitSteps class quickly followed by week 3 of the learn to quilt course and ended with week one of the new term of evening class. I slept well last night. Some snaps of amazing quilting followed by lovely patchwork . Happy day.

Today I returned this beautiful quilt to Angela who has made her first full piece using her late husbands shirts. I quilted it using Westalee templates and thankfully she is very happy with the result. Angela learnt how to add the binding, thank you Mrs Chute, and has gone home to hand sew the final part.

Everyone else was busy completing sampler blocks, quilting and enjoying the company of lovely, kind , encouraging women. I love my job.