Dowels and Ribbons

       Here are some pictures from the last CQQ show showing how the smaller quilts were hung. There is the curtain behind on a rod, then a rod in front which would hold a large quilt or the ribbons and then the dowels to hold the smaller quilts. The ribbons are of different lengths depending on how many quilts you would hang. One can see that some dowels were painted black and others were not. The dowels are not all the same size either. It looks like the first loop is about 12 inches from the top and then every 6 inches.

The CQQ didn't worry if the dowels were not the right length! They hung some quilts from the top bar including Allison's Six Border Challenge.

It looks like the loops were about 2 inches.

So this is what we need to make. It is not very difficult just precise. 

Mary S.

FRAMING QUILTS WORKSHOP

Hi Everyone:

Well, I decided to try again.  The blogspot and I were having a little disagreement on how to handle the pictures.  Of course the blogspot won - as always!!!  I took a couple of days to pout and to question why they always have to change something that already works perfectly well!!  Anyway, it is what it is and I am back to try again.

So, Tuesday night, Allison
gave an excellent workshop
on making our own frames for
smaller, or 'art' quilts.
She gave us many ideas:
buying already made up frames
with canvas (you can get these
at the $ Store), or using stretcher
bars, using a photo frame.

She also showed us how
to make our own frames using
a few simple tools - a mitre box,
carpenter's glue, clamps and
corrugated reinforcers.  .




Allison also gave us a great
method for handling the
corners so as to cut down
on the bulk.  It was a
great workshop with a lot
 of info.

Our Show and Tell featured

                                                            Barbara with her two preemie
                                                                    quilts.  Beautiful!!








Next up - Roz.  Roz is certainly
 challenging Jae and her
productivity!!  Roz's bags -
one is large enough to carry
a large ruler and cutting mat
to workshops!!

The next two are from Jae,
of course. The bow ties are
made up of folded pieces.
Next is her baby quilt and
the luxurious, soft backing!!

These two are from
France.  Her 'strawberry"
pot holder, or trivet, and
her beautiful appliqued bag.

 Marilyn was back
visiting us again.  It was
great to see her again!!
She promises she will be
back for our show in May
and I am sure she will have
tons of stuff to display.

Marilyn is doing a lot
of 'felting' right now.  Her
work is beautiful, and
here are some samples.




















And last, but definitely not
least, is Mary's elephant
quilt for her soon-to-be
grandson.





Well, that's about it for now.  Don't forget Roz has
generously offered her place for a Saturday "sewing
day".  If you plan on going, please let Roz know.

Happy quilting everyone!!!

Sandra