Quilting With The QBees!

    There is no better way to spend a Saturday than with the people who you feel the most connection to.  This is how I feel about all the QBees.  My QBees, quilting buddies, are the best and some of the most talented women I have ever met. 
    Gladys, Michelle & Mitzi came all the way from Kent, Gina from Newcomerstown, Momma Barb from 'clear out in the boonies' and Barb from Dover.  I only had to walk across the front yard!

    Gina made this adorable log cabin pumpkin for Halloween.  She said she made a mistake.  Can you find it?  That's what I thought.  Relax Gina and enjoy the process!!

This was the first time Gina worked with very small pieces.  She now has a new respect for Momma Barb who is working on a Snake River Log Cabin.

     Momma Barb worked on a "No Sew Throw" with puppies and polka dots.  She also worked on "10 Minute Tablerunners" and some crocheting.

Momma Barb's sweatshirt says, "Life's too short, Eat dessert first".  There is a story about that :)

    Mitzi worked on a "Dr. Seuss Grinch" quilt.  I love the Grinch!  Here is Mitzi trimming the preprinted blocks to fit with the tree blocks!

     Michelle made a beautiful Colorado Log Cabin for her sister.  I didn't get a photo of it, but if you go to www.gladysgab.blogspot.com  you will be able to see it.  Michelle was working on quilting a wall hanging for her daughter.  It's all about Coffee!

And sometimes we just have to stop and service our machine!

     Barb arrived a little later than the rest, but still had time to work on this very bright quilt.  It is hard to believe it is a Thimbleberries pattern due to the fabric selection.  We QBees think it is beautiful!  When it is complete I'll post a photo.  There is one more border to go!

       I worked on this quilt out of the "Livin' Large" book.  This is the second one of this pattern.  I had troubles with the first one and was determined to get it right this time.  I haven't taken a photo of the first one yet, but I will. 

      The fabric for this quilt mostly came out of my stash.  I only bought the black for the centers and the grey for the sashing, which I ran out of.  Instead of holding up production, I used a different gray in a grey block and went with it.  "X" marks the spot!!

I also found 6 yards of backing fabric in my stash and had just enough of the outer border to make binding.  I love when that happens.  I can finally see my stash decreasing!!!

  We all just love having time together.  We are trying to meet once a month either here or at another QBees house.  We may sew/quilt, go to a quilt show, shop...I guess whatever we feel the need to do.  I am just so happy to have this group of friends.  I think maybe we should do a weekend retreat someday!

    I am so blessed to have this wonderful studio to offer to everyone.  The old ping pong table is raised to the perfect height for cutting.  There is enough seating for 8 QBees, lots of windows and lights.  If you look in the photo above this one, you will see the other tables.
     As you can see, Gladys is at the ironing board.  I cannot post any pictures of her projects in case a relative views the blog!
    Thank you QBees for a wonderful day!  I can hardly wait until next month!   November 10th!