Mommie's Tie's Block is Done!

I finally have the Mommies Ties square I posted last time done. I am busily working on the second one in the same colors so I can make a needlecase/book out of the two squares.

See you later!

Val

My Mommy's Ties Block

Here is my first block I have made using a pattern written by Carole Samples called Mommy's Ties. Last year when she came to teach at my Victorian Stitchery Retreat she taught this class. I didn't take the class and of course, now this is one of the classes I will be teaching in Maine for her. I carefully read through the pattern and talked to her a couple of times with some questions and voila..here is my square. Of course I had to use pink ties, that being my favorite color! I am anxious to begin embellishing it! I made two of them because I want to make a larger sized needle case with them. Part of the curriculum for the class is learning to make your own "needlelace" to embellish the top of the fan. I'll keep you posted on what I end up designing for my "lace".

The Pink Bunny Goes on an Adventure

Here is a picture of an embroidered monogram that I did for a class awhile back. It is in the center of a larger crazy quilt piece. I'll try to post the whole square next time!

Now for news on my great adventure! Carole Samples was to go to Maine in July to teach for the Pine Tree Quilt Guild. Due to health reasons she is unable to go. She graciously asked them if I could come and teach her classes. After a few phone calls they decided to let me come! At the end of July I will be going to Maine to teach her classes! Thank you Miss Carole and the Pine Tree Quilt Guild for giving me this opportunity! Also, thank you to Betty Pillsbury for the wonderful recommendation you gave me!

The bottom picture is the sixth square I have pieced for the 2010 MCC Crazy Quilt which will be a Valentine Theme quilt.

New MCC Blocks for 2010

I am back with new squares for the 2010 MCC Quilt we are making. This year we a going to make a Valentine Theme Crazy Quilt. This quilt is inspired by Miss Carole Samples herself! The quilt for 2009 was auctioned off on April 18 and it sold for $1,700. A member of our round robin group that helped make the quilt purchased it. We know that it is at a home where it will be taken care of and treasured! The new square are pictured here. The burgundy reds kind of scan dark, they really are a pretty burgundy.

2009 MCC Crazy Quilt is DONE!

The 2009 MCC Crazy Quilt is done and pictures have been taken to make a calendar! Enjoy!

Val

More MCC Blocks

Here are some more pictures of MCC blocks. I have everything except one border. It is a good thing because the quilt is due at the end of March and I have to sew it together and have it tied at church. I honestly cannot tell where the time has gone since January 5th when I posted last. I am going to make an extra effort to do better! Enrollment has begun for the Victorian Stitchery Retreat and we are already 1/2 there to being sold out!

I have also been very busy because Carole Samples and I teamed up to do an online class. The class is called Fancy Valentines with Needlework Lace. As students finish their hearts, I will post them so you can see how beautiful they are! I have really enjoyed working on my heart. Pictured is my heart!

More MCC Quilt Pictures

Here are five more pictures of the 2009 MCC crazy quilt. These are pictures of the long 54 inch border that will go along the right side of the quilt. The way I loaded the pictures, the top of the border is the last picture and then work your way up. I am getting a little bit nervous as this quilt is due at the end of March and we are not completely done. I think by this time last year I was piecing it together. I know we will pull it off though, we always do!

Later,

Val

P.S. Isn't the little Hankie girl cute?