Last week the Prairie Makers met to make stuff. Really, just the idea of getting together and making something changes the chemistry in my brain and makes me excited. We met at Ann's so she could give Pam a long-arm quilting lesson. Every good lesson starts with practice, and lots of laughing.
While they discussed strategies, I worked on my bag.
I had started it at home, because I was too excited to wait. I also tend to be a little on the slow side.
Ann is working on a purple quilt and has marked her rows with special pins. She actually did not get much sewing done herself. This is what happens when you are the expert. People NEED you.
Pam got right down to business and before you know it, this baby quilt, for a "bee-themed" shower was quilted and the binding was attached.
The consistent stitches are amazing to me.
I may have to try this sometime myself. But today I kept to the bag.
Pam and Ann had some finished quilts to share ... I am always and forever inspired by their work.
There was of course coffee, some treats to eat, stories about what we dream about making, lessons we have learned from projects of the past, and on and on. It was just all about making. We headed out, not knowing that in a few hours of being home we would be hit by serious thunderstorms.
While the sirens sounded, the rain came down, and the winds blew, I sat on the couch and attached the top binding by hand.
All the while, keeping an eye on the redbud tree out front and willing all the limbs to stay attached to the tree.
P.S. There will be more details about this bag including pattern etc as soon as I get a chance to tell you.
Wow! What beautiful work by all of you. I hope the redbud held up. So many bad storms are happening everywhere these days.
Posted by: Chris Oliveira | 07/18/2023 at 08:55 AM