Phoenix Modern Quilt Guild/ March Meeting

 For our March Meeting with the 

Phoenix Modern Quilt Guild

we enjoyed a 

"Sew In"

Everyone brought their machines

and it was very interesting (and fun!) to see

what members of our group were working on.

Sue Hayman

was making the very popular 

Swoon Mini-blocks

by Camille Roskelley of Thimble Blossoms

 Love the color pallet and fabrics Sue is working with!

 Sue also brought a purse she recently finished.

 The back design

by Urban Threads

 Tracy was also making blocks 

that she renamed

"Swoonish"

 Tracy modified 

 the original Swoon block 

to create a less waste

and quicker to sew method

Notice Tracy's blocks have a pinwheel center:)

 Tracy was also making a Butterfly quilt

for a soon to be born grand daughter.

Tiny 4 1/2 inch blocks made from a 5 inch Charm Pack.

Fabric line: Briar Rose by Heather Ross

 Kirsten has been busy sewing 

Fireworks 

a design also by Camille of Thimble Blossoms

Fabric line:

Voile by Anna Marie Horner

 The Phoenix Modern Quilt Guild recently purchased 

a large portable design wall for us to use

as a display for our projects.

Very nice!

And I continued to work on 

Rose Garden

pattern by Jodi Nelson (Pleasant Home)

All 16 blocks are now complete!

Tomorrow I will share with you more happenings 

from our Phoenix Modern ladies.

Quilt Hangers

 My friend Denise

always has the best organizational ideas.

Recently she shared a great tip 

for displaying quilts on doors

Denise uses these

Blanket and Comforter Hangers

from The Container Store

to serve as Quilt Hangers

Quilts are displayed on several doors through out the house.
So much better than having them hidden in a closet somewhere.

 Because the hangers are heavy duty

and open ended

they can easily handle the weight of a quilt.

 In some rooms Denise stacks

two to a door.

 The hangers cost $4.99 a piece

and can be ordered through 

The Container Store

*love that place!

Denise ordered a set for me :)

I couldn't find the same type of

Over The Door Hanger Bars to place them on.

The kind Denise uses are vintage variety.

But, I did just order a few of these affordable
Hanger Bars from
Closet Maid
which should do the trick.

Yummy Quilt

 Every Tuesday

3 Dudes Quilt Shop

offers a Sit and Sew

Everyone is invited to attend.

A group of us bring our machines 

and spend the day sewing away

on our individual projects.

I'm always curious to see what others are making.

Jeff continues to create wonderful things with

Soho by Quilting Treasures

Oh, how I love this fabric line!

 Pattern: Yummy

by Julie Herman of Jaybird Quilts 

 available at 3 Dudes Quilt Shop

 If wishes were fishes

I would have yards and yards

 of every single piece in this line.

3 Dudes offers a nice selection.

Dandelion Petal Toss 

to add to my low volume collection

came home in my shopping bag :)

 I didn't take very many pictures yesterday,

but I did get a shot of this fun baby quilt

Vicki was working on.

 A gift for a nephew and his wife

who are expecting a new baby boy.

 The family has a background in the Construction Business

so trucks and tractors will be a perfect match.

 Fun border stripe to bring the colors together.

Goal!

 She may only be 4,

but look out world

Kayla has started playing soccer.

All that

tenacity

spunk

persistence

and chutzpah

focused in one area.

 From the time she took her first steps,

she's always had a thing about shoes.

Who knew they made tiny soccer cleats in pink?

Of course she had to have them :)

 Learning skills

like balance

and focus

 With a great coach.

 The nets are placed close together

for this age group

while the sidelines are packed with supportive family members

from parents to siblings to grandparents

all cheering and clapping

no matter which team manages to be coordinated enough

to make a goal.

 Little Miss Fashion Statement

has no fear about pushing an opponent aside

in order to get the ball in the net.

Determined

Persistent

First Game: 5 Goals!

 We are so enjoying our Saturday mornings

under this beautiful Arizona sunshine

watching the grandchildren play sports.

Noah is now 6 and we can see his skill level 

and coordination

increasing with each season.

 It really helps to have his dad,

(who was quite the soccer player in his day)

 as the team coach.

As I sit on these fields that are 

filled to capacity with hundreds of children

surrounded by cheering family members

I think of how lucky we all are to be part of this experience.

I observe loving parents and patient coaches shouting

Good job!

Nice try!

Keep at it!

This kind of community support is, after all

the best kind of 

GOAL

Sunday Thoughts