Valley of the Sun Stars

It was great getting together with everyone. We had a really fun night. We decided to do the Valley of the Sun Stars from the Quilter's Cache website http://quilterscache.com/QuiltBlocksGalore58.html for this year's group project. We talked about using jewel tones on a tan background. Each person would choose a color on the color wheel and use its complementary color as a contrast fabric. At our next meeting we need to bring some fabric color swatchs from our stash to show and then we will discuss how we want to proceed with the project.

Debbie, Jeralyn, Patti, and Pam shared some of their projects with us. Check out the pictures below.


Debbie's quilt for new grandson Calvin. Made from super soft flannel and hand quilted.


Jeralyn's, from a kit she purchased at a quilt show.



Disappearing nice patch by Jeralyn. Check out this link for instructions. http://quiltsatcs.blogspot.com/2007/04/disappearing-9-patch-tutorial.html


Pam's quilt top for Ashley is finished and ready for the quilters.


Patti's found treasure. Patti found this quilt while cleaning out her mothers house. Made with 30's and 40's prints and hand quilted. A good lesson on why we should label our quilts. Her mother can't remember where it came from.


Of course we topped off the evening with a yummy treat. I tried a new recipe from the Cooks Illustrated Lost Recipes Cookbook "Peach Puzzle". The ramekin is placed upside down in the center of a nine inch pie plate. I arranged whole peeled peaches around the ramekin poured syrup over the peaches and then topped the whole thing with a pasty dough and pressed it around the peaches Not the plate. After baking you place a serving plate over the pie plate and flip the dish over. The sauce has collected in the ramekin ready to serve with the peaches.

I created a link where we can list our favorite quilt shops. If you're not sure how to do it just send me the name and I will list it. Pam's is Starry Night Hollow in Encinitas.

October Meeting

I'm looking forward to our meeting this week. If you have an idea for another project please bring it to share. I have a couple of ideas, here is a link to one. It is called the "Valley of the Suns" from Marcia Hohn's site Quilters Cache #58 http://quilterscache.com/QuiltBlocksGalore58.html. Take a look and see if this is something you might want to do for our next project. We can all choose a star and swap etc.

I also like working on quilts using charm packs. I picked up these 2 patterns in my travels.



Whither you are interested in starting a new project, finishing up an undone project (I have a drawer full) or just want to come and visit it will be fun to see you.

Thank-you Jeralyn for posting the pictures of our Patriotic swap. It was fun to see completed projects. Perhaps now I will get mine done to add to the group.


This week I finished my 4th table Runner for Katrina. I had decided to make one for each of my girls. As you can see I've been enjoying my free time in my sewing room.


Melissa's Table Runner

Patriotic Block Exchange

Back in May 2003, the group exchanged patriotic quilt blocks. Posted below are some of the patriotic quilts that have been finished. For those that still need to finish theirs, maybe you can use these for inspiration. From top to bottom, the quilts belong to Jeralyn, JoAnn, Linda, and Pam.

Reversible Table Runners

Welcome to the first posting on our new blog. I thought this would be a fun way to stay connected and share our interest in quilting. A place where we can visit to see past and present projects and get inspiration for new projects.

I have had a lot of fun making the Reversible Table Runners, our project for September. Below is a picture of the table runner I made for Samantha. I am on my 4th table runner now, one for each of my daughters.