Debby and her hooked cat rug and Jo's Little Women Club project, "Baby Rose"

Sew N Tell on Saturday

Our monthly meeting of old and new friends was enjoyed by all -- everyone brought their current project, whether it was quilting, hooking, cross stitch or knitting -- Naida brought her cooking magazines and her enthusiasm for her journey with Weight Watchers. She's done a great job, and provided lots of tips to the rest of us.

Candy showed this quilt top she put together for her nephew's wife's father -- a good choice for a guy!

We were also treated to a trunk show by Debbie of lots of things she's finished in the last couple of months.

Dad's Trip to The World War II Memorial

Two weeks ago, Dad went on Honor Flight to the World War II Memorial in Washington, DC. What an incredible experience! This wonderful group of volunteers provided the trip and the support to veterans of the war, and are continuing their mission to get as many WWII veterans to see their memorial while they can.

To find out more about this program, especially if you have a family member who should make this trip, go to www.honorflight.org. Dad's trip was sponsored by Central Missouri Honor Flight, and he hasn't stopped bragging on them yet.

Another Version

This soft and sweet version uses Renee Nanneman's fabrics -- the baskets are all "Itsy Bits" collection and the setting green is from her "French Farmhouse" line. I've named it "Pistachio Sherbert Baskets."

Stamp Basket Little Quilt

I've been having fun making these stamp basket blocks and then setting them. I used Cindy Blackberg's set and this version is using Jo Morton's "Cinnamon & Spice" and "Shirtings" groups. I like to call it "Spice Baskets." The blocks are 3 1/2" finished and the handles are appliqued. If you haven't tried stamps for hand piecing, they're great! The "marking" goes so fast, and then all you have to do is cut out.

Country Patchwork Quilt Guild Show

This variation of the English Medallion quilt was machine pieced and hand quilted by Kathryn Jones. The pattern was taken from Bettina Havig's book, "Classic English."

I always love to see Jo Morton designs and fabrics -- this "Snowballs at Harvest" was made by Gayle and Marlyn Hawley, machine quilted by Michael Marsh. It is made only with Jo's fabrics, and will be given to their grandson.