January 30 Meeting

We're a versatile group ... well some of us are. We all quilt but some have other hobbies like knitting, embroidery and cross stitch. Now I'm sticking to my guns .... I'm not starting any new hobbies. LOL

Today after our regular Stitcher Group we went out to lunch to Chams Lebanese restaurant. A wonderful Lebanese restaurant opened downtown back in 2006.

I must say we had a good time. One of the owners came over to explain to me what each dish was and how it's made ... see this was my first time at the restaurant.

After lunch we went across the street to the Market Yarn Store









and next door to Sew Creative.
Both are nice shops and owned by a couple who moved here from Virginia. Sew Creative is fairly new and just receiving some nice fabrics. It was a nice day spent with friends.

January 23 Meeting

Clarice joined us this week. Her mother (102) is unable to continue doing needlework. So Clarice who is a newbie to sewing of any type is going to try and finish her mother's and grandmother's projects. Marilyn is helping her out while she handquilts a baby quilt.

Nancy finished up the binding on her two tied quilts for a friend. Such pretty, bright prints.

Margee continues with her baby cross stitch picture for DD. And Becky continues with her Halloween quilt.

Me .... well I continued with my Santa and Rudolph Photo wall hanging.

January 16 Meeting

Today is Wednesday .... quilting day with friends who meet at St. Margaret Mary Parish Hall. We meet every week and sometimes go on shop hops, lunches and wherever our heart desires.

We were a few short today but Nancy, Becky, Margee and I had a good morning chatting and working on our projects.

Becky worked on her Halloween Quilt, Nancy was able to tie one quilt and most of another, Margee worked on her cross stitch for DD who is soon to have a baby boy and I continued with the buttonhole stitch on my Santa/Rudolph in the photo booth.

Nancy brought in a wonderful Nativity wall hanging she made 15yrs ago when pregnant with her twin boys ..... she wanted to prove she does complete things. LOL

Here's Nancy and Becky with the notebooks that I made as a New Year's gift for everyone.

We missed our RingLeader, Marilyn, today ... hope you feel better soon. See you guys next week. Last week Sharon brought in her beautiful Thimbleberries project.

And here's a peek at Margee's scrappy baby quilt for her new grandson who will soon to make his appearance.

Kate asked me for photos of my project, Santa and Rudolph in the Photo Booth. The pattern is a from Country Quilts by Cheryl Wall. The wool kit was purchased from Woolen Willow by DH. Here's 2 of the blocks that are sort of done plus a photo of the pattern (I didn't see it on Country Quilts website).

Just a note ..... anyone in the Parkersburg WV, Marietta OH, Belpre OH and surrounding areas are more than welcome to join us every Wednesday, 9:30AM at St. Margaret Mary Parish Hall.