Another Baby Quilt Part 2

Below is a picture of my latest finished Baby Quilt

This one is for Spencer Allan Harrison, born on 12th April, 2011.

I called it Who's Who at the Zoo.

Western Quilters 12 by 12 Blocks

After seeing the 12 by 12 display at Hamilton Craft Show last year a group of us at Western Quilters decided to start our own group. We each get to choose a topic and have 2 months to make them - meaning this group is going to be going for 2 years.
Below are our first Blocks. The topic was 'A touch of Lace'. Only 10 of the 12

 By Barrie Ashton

 By Yvonne Goodall

 By Annette de Raat

 By Claire Vivash. Made with lace from her wedding dress and bridemaids dresses

 By Dianne Clayton

 By Dragica Behrent

 By Sue Weaver

 By Jules Devine. I love the way the lace looks like foam on the breaking waves.

 By Grania Bennett

and my Block!!! Mask covered with Satin - then I added sequins, feathers and lace! Channelling my inner Diva/Drag Queen.

The next blocks are due by end of May and the topic is Teddy Bears. I guess I will have to channel my inner Pooh Bear for that one!!!

Western Quilters Show Winners

In Mid March Western Quilters Circle had there Annual Show. Below are the Viewers Choice Winners

Wall Hanging 1st Place Jules Devine “Mariners Galaxy” A Hand quilted wall hanging with beading on it to make it sparkle.

Wall Hanging 2nd Place Jules Devine “Flower Power”Another beautifully Hand Quilted piece by Jules.

Wall Hanging 3rd Place Antoinette Nelson “Tuscany Township” This wall hanging is only about 30cm square

Quilt 1st Place Annette Stocks “Monique’s Quilt”. This is the quilt I made for my Niece for her 21st Birthday. There was only 1 vote between 1st and 2nd.

Quilt 2nd Place Dragica Behrent “Gelata” A beautiful Hand Appliqued Quilt.

Quilt 3rd Place Rewa Douglas “Oriental Retro” The Machine quilting on this quilt is amazing

Western Quilters Annual Show

This weekend is the Western Quilters Annual Show at Kelston Community Centre, Cnr Awaroa Road  & Great North Road.
There will be over 100 pieces on show, the Hoffman Challenge, Merchants and Cafe with lots of home baking.
The show runs from Friday to Sunday 10am to 4pm daily.
Entry is $5.00 - $3.00 for seniors

Spider Web Class

Today I attended a Western Quilters class with Jenny Hunter as the tutor. She is such a lovely tutor with so much knowledge that she is willing to share.
Below are a couple of blocks a made in the class

I have another couple cut out ready to sew just need some spare time to finish them off.

Another Baby Quilt

4 years ago I made a quilt for one of my friends who was having a baby and this started a tradition. Now every time one of my best friends has a baby they get a quilt. Things got a bit mad 3 years ago when 4 of my friends had babies within 3 months of each other.
Here are some blocks in progress of my latest baby quilt. The baby is due in March 2011

Pattern is called Silly Zoo by Sindy Rodenmayer

My Quilts

Here are a couple of my quilts

This one was done as a class at Patchwork Passion.

This is a Jelly Roll pattern and so fast to do!!!