Christmas Quilt

DSC00446.JPG I finally finished my Christmas quilt during our many rainy days this summer - it has been slightly less than two years since I started this project! It has many blocks with embroidered snowmen and santas, as well as applique, and of course lots of piecing and quilting - mostly free motion and straight stitching. But it is finished!
Christine

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Summer Sewing Camp

DSC00439.JPG Our first Summer Sewing Camp ran the week of August 10th. Lara (my niece), Elaine and I worked with 8 girls in the morning session ranging in age from 7 to 16, and 4 girls in the afternoon session ranging in age from 10 to 12, One of these girls even came for the whole day for three of the camp days! I would have to say it was a huge success. I know that I was exhausted by the end of the week.
Everyone started off by making a tote bag that was then used to carry supplies for the rest of the week.


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