What Are Quilters Blogging About Today?

sew and tell
Page 1 of 9 ( posts )
next

April 29, 2024

Sew & Tell ~ April 29, 2024 ~ Lovely Teal Memory from Melva Loves Scraps

April is nearly over... time marches on. And sometimes at the beat of its own drum. LOL!

Last week went along smoothly as I spent time in my studio working on the first of three custom t-shirt quilts. By Friday afternoon I had it finished, sans the label.

I sat down to the computer to do a quick post about it... that was when I was waylaid by the fact that our business website was AWOL... again.

After seeking help from tech support, to no avail, I began the process of creating a new one, using the free program from ...

added by Melva 8 minutes ago. under sew and tell

April 25, 2024

Sew & Tell ~ April 22, 2024 ~ Pieces in Purple from Melva Loves Scraps

It's Done! It's DONE!

Ta-da!!! The purple Pieces of My Life is done... label and all.

To say that I am pleased with the finished quilt is an understatement. The challenge of getting the varying shades of purple to "play well together" was a little intimidating, but one that I rose to conquer. The sashing strips, cornerstones, borders and binding supervised any clashing that may have been there.

I could go on with more thoughts, but I'll just keep it short and sweet and get right to this week's Sew & Tell feature... Deb was getting ready ...

added by Melva 3 days, 8 hours ago. under sew and tell

April 23, 2024

Weekly update: convention and a trove of quilts from With Strings Attached

The AAUW-Illinois convention was held at Elgin Community College on Friday evening and all day Saturday.

Though the Illinois Division (as the state organizations were called) was organized in 1924, the Chicago, Inc., Branch was chartered in 1889 followed by Champaign-Urbana (1901), Springfield (1906), Rock Island-Moline (1909), Aurora (1919), Elgin (1920), Quincy (1923), and Monmouth (1924). My branch, Waukegan, was chartered in 1928.

The focus of the state convention is about learning and building skills to be better advocates for AAUW's mission of advancing gender equity. Dr. Suzanne Chod, North Central College, talked about the how and why of ...

added by Nann 5 days, 5 hours ago. under aauw , design wall monday , oh scrap! , sew and tell , vintage quilts , weekly update

April 15, 2024

Friends & Sew & Tell ~ April 15, 2024 from Melva Loves Scraps

I've written about a special group of ladies that I am part of... Friends and Sisters in Christ... We've loved and supported each other throughout many years, life's challenges, up and downs.

It has been almost 4 years since the larger group of gals has gathered together to fellowship for a weekend.

This weekend it happened! In total, eleven of us gathered at a special place called "The Refuge." Because of this, I don't have a great amount of time to write.

I worked very peacefully on Tuesday and Wednesday as I wrote and tested/pieced ...

added by Melva 1 week, 6 days ago. under sew and tell

Weekly update: wildflowers, inspiration, and progress from With Strings Attached

AAUW-Deerfield Area and AAUW-Waukegan Area branches hosted their annual Fellows Luncheon yesterday. We heard from three outstanding women who have benefited from AAUW grants and fellowships THIS is what we do with the money we raise -- help women change the world!

Sofia Abukar Faroli joined us by Zoom. She is a professor at Portland State University, researching African women in elected office. Thallyta Laryssa Cavoli is a PhD. candidate at the University of Illinois. She is from Brazil and her research area is poverty and inequitable access to resources. Hanin Elathram grew up in Benghazi, Libya. She received a BSME ...

added by Nann 1 week, 6 days ago. under aauw , design wall monday , mug rugs , oh scrap! , sew and tell , weekly update

April 10, 2024

Sew & Tell ~ April 8, 2024 from Melva Loves Scraps

Hey everyone! I am back among the cyber world and reconnecting with everyone.

Last week the newsletter was sent out... delayed even more that I had anticipated due to an internet service issue. I also had a few glitches with the mailing but believe they have been fixed and got everyone covered.

There was a reader or two that have stated in anonymous comments that they want to be added to my newsletter list. I would love to add you... but I need an email address left with the comment or you need to send me an email message with ...

added by Melva 2 weeks, 4 days ago. under sew and tell

April 9, 2024

Weekly update: out and about, eclipse day, goal progress + reading from With Strings Attached

Today is eclipse day. Though I'm writing this post beforehand I hope to get some photos to add this afternoon.

We two Rotarians had Kiwanis pancakes at the Moose lodge -- that's cultural diversity. I bought $30 in raffle tickets and won three baskets. (I've already donated one to another community group for their upcoming spaghetti dinner fundraiser.)

We enjoyed a concert Sunday afternoon. Great covers of Sinatra and other classic vocals.

My program had one of the winning stickers for a door prize, a dessert from a local bakery.

# # # # #

In the studio: a quick start-and-finish: a placemat ...

added by Nann 2 weeks, 5 days ago. under design wall monday , eclipse , lake county forest preserves , lccca , oh scrap! , reading , sew and tell , weekly update

April 4, 2024

Weekly update: March summary and OMG April from With Strings Attached

The showers held off each afternoon so I could get good walks -- the state park, a forest preserve, and the nature trail at the end of our block.

A beaver-chewed tree (one of many along that stretch), a beaver lodge, and horsetails.

The skunk cabbage has leafed out. The horn-shaped purple-green flower has a lot of sulfur, hence the name.

Easter was pleasant. Stevens was able to come to church with me! I bought a 4-1/2 lb lamb roast. I rubbed it with a mixture of chopped garlic, rosemary, salt, pepper, and olive oil. It was wonderful and we ...

added by Nann 3 weeks, 3 days ago. under design wall monday , homespun quilt , oh scrap! , omg 2024 , qov , sew and tell , stash report , weekly update

April 1, 2024

Sew & Tell ~ Happy Easter! from Melva Loves Scraps

We are home... and our internet is down.

added by Melva 3 weeks, 6 days ago. under sew and tell

March 27, 2024

Quick Check-in from Melva Loves Scraps

Hey everyone!

Just a quick check-in... We've been having a great time. Wish you were here LOL!

We've had some great adventures so far... We've camped near two different lakes, explored some ancient cliff dwellings, enjoyed some sun, civilization and a pool in AZ as we visited with a couple good friends.

We've had lots of long walks with Shelby and we have listened to one audio book, so far.

We were on the side of a mountain on the east side of the Organ Mountains for two nights. What an experience that was! The ...

added by Melva 1 month ago. under sew and tell

March 22, 2024

Blog hop reveal -- with prizes! from With Strings Attached

I'm honored to be among the bloggers participating in this year's VRD blog hop.

Here's the story behind Villa Rosa: We call Pat Fryer, the owner and the creator of the Villa Rosa Designs brand, our Rose Queen, because she absolutely adores roses. In fact, her love of roses helped her name her new venture in 2010. When she designed her first Rose Cards, she had a brilliant and unique idea to name ALL of her VRD patterns after Roses (also why we call them Rose Card patterns). For many years, all of the patterns were named ...

added by Nann 1 month, 1 week ago. under blog hop , design wall monday , oh scrap! , sew and tell , villa rosa , weekly update

March 19, 2024

Be Still ~ Sew & Tell ~ March 18, 2024 from Melva Loves Scraps

Did you hear that Colorado had a big ol' snowstorm. Feet! Yes, FEET of snow... but not by us. We got 10 inches of the wet, heavy stuff. Here's a collage of the progression. The final satellite image was something I saw on the internet about the storm... and then I discovered that it was actually from 5 years ago and a huge windstorm.

Dave and I had planned ahead and loaded as much as we could into the camper before it was muddy and sloppy wet. All dry goods, clothing, bedding, etc., were loaded in on Wednesday morning ...

added by Melva 1 month, 1 week ago. under sew and tell

March 14, 2024

Sew & Tell ~March 11, 2024 from Melva Loves Scraps

What's new with you??? The big news for me is that I have completely finished the first of two Pieces of My Life quilts. Have joined the sew along? The first pattern is available by following the highlighted link.

With the blue quilt done, I was able to turn some attention to the fact that we are leaving for 2 weeks...

The camper pantry needs to be restocked. I've been busy in the kitchen mixing up my homemade seasonings and condiments.

Dave was gone for a few days to a men's conference so I spent time with ...

added by Melva 1 month, 2 weeks ago. under sew and tell

March 11, 2024

Weekly update: stash report and OMG + reading from With Strings Attached

ZWC (Deb second from right)

The Lake County Women's Coalition honored Women Who Advocate for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at the annual Women's History Month luncheon on Saturday. Each LCWC member organization is invited to nominate a woman who exemplifies the theme. AAUW-Waukegan honored Katie Rinehart and GFWC Zion Woman's Club honored Deb Will, both of whom are long-time friends.

AAUW (Katie seated)

You can read about the other women honored at coalition website

Sharon Epps gave a stirring portrayal of Harriet Tubman.

LCWC awarded four "returning to learning" scholarships for women enrolled at the College of ...

added by Nann 1 month, 2 weeks ago. under design wall monday , lake county women's coalition , omg 2024 , reading , sew and tell , stash report , weekly update , women's history

March 5, 2024

Sew & Tell ~ Winds, Furs and Freezer Meals ~ March 4, 2024 from Melva Loves Scraps

Everyone turned their calendar pages so fast that they created a horrible swooshing wind... Ugh! It sounded like the big bad wolf was trying to blow our house down with the high gusts overnight.

The seasons are definitely changing. The grass is greening, and the juniper trees are developing their buds... pollen is starting to fly, and allergies are getting ready to kick into high gear for many.

I love the smell of line dried clothing and the temps have been warm enough for that but have learned that it is best to avoid that for a month or 6 ...

added by Melva 1 month, 3 weeks ago. under sew and tell

February 29, 2024

Sew & Tell ~ February 26, 2024 from Melva Loves Scraps

What a week. Parts of it seemed to crawl by, but also in a strange way, sped by so fast! I accomplished lots, so let's just get started.

My plan was to get as much quilting on two sections of my QAYG project before I needed to take the Jazz in for a spa day and pick up the Lyric. I had thought "I just need to get the blocks quilted and I can join the sections together with the Lyric. It was a solid plan.

I had invited a young quilter and her mom over to have a ...

added by Melva 1 month, 4 weeks ago. under sew and tell

February 26, 2024

Weekly update: cranes, spaghetti, estate sale, and a goal finished from With Strings Attached

Sign of spring: cranes at Illinois Beach State Park. They're camouflaged in the brown grass but their bugling gave them away.

I spoke to the driver of one of the trucks hauling rocks for the shoreline stabilization project. He said the quarry is in Waterloo, Wisconsin. Rocks for inshore are trucked in. Rocks for the offshore reefs are trucked to the Port of Milwaukee and sent by barge, a trip that can take six hours. Because the weather has been so mild they've been able to get weeks ahead of schedule.

# # # # #

Illinois Beach Sunrise Rotary Club prepares and ...

added by Nann 2 months ago. under design wall monday , estate sale , oh scrap! , quiltville , rotary club , sew and tell , weekly update

February 22, 2024

Scrappy Double FG ~ Sew & Tell ~ Feb 19, 2024 from Melva Loves Scraps

Welcome to this week's Sew & Tell party... where progress and projects are shared, and inspiration is found!

I have had a difficult time keeping my brain focused on one single project. I am typically the kind of girl that sees a project through from start to finish with no problem. I blame this challenge on an evening with friends at which more wine than I normally consume was... well consumed (and, at the time, enjoyed).

It was simply an enjoyable time with friends as we caught up on our lives and laughed about memories... and there have been plenty ...

added by Melva 2 months ago. under sew and tell

February 19, 2024

Weekly update: scrappy mountains from With Strings Attached

I'm working on a commission quilt (#3 of my four-part OMG list this month). It's for Janice's daughter's wedding this summer. Janice, her mother Joanne, and her sister-in-law Michelle have all won quilts I've made for our AAUW raffle so this is a third-generation quilt. Janice said I could make anything which of course imposed more pressure rather than less.

I've always wanted to try Bonnie Hunter's Scrappy Mountain Majesties. I showed a photo of someone's version (found online) to Janice. She liked it. Decision made! I chose a cool blue/green ...

added by Nann 2 months, 1 week ago. under design wall monday , oh scrap! , quiltville , sew and tell , weekly update

February 13, 2024

Sew & Tell ~ February 2/12/2024 from Melva Loves Scraps

Welcome to this week's edition of Sew & Tell!

It is Valentine's week and I spent one day last week making some corny cards for the grandkids... microwave popcorn included with each punchline. You can see them on the Feeling A Little Corny story.

I spent a fair amount of time piecing the final blocks for my newest sew along event... I've been referring to it as The Bride's Quilt II... however, after allowing the concept of including questions for the participants to answer and create their own story quilt to "ferment", I am settled on calling ...

added by Melva 2 months, 2 weeks ago. under sew and tell

sew and tell
Page 1 of 9 ( 170 posts )
next