A New Year

For some of us, 2021 was a very difficult year, and we all look forward to a better year in 2022. But good things did happen too, and here are some photos from last year to enjoy, beginning with a trip to the New England Quilt Museum in July...

followed by lunch at the Athenian Corner restaurant.

Here are some projects we've been working on... Anne's beautiful mittens,

Susie's amazing quilts and ever-changing design wall,

Barbara's "My Wakefield" quilt, the highlight of her display at the library, and a blue tulip quilt she is working on,

Carol H's shawl and her Florence Nightingale and Christmas quilt,

Pat's knitted sweater with the lovely scalloped border,

Jane's sweater for a little boy,

and Judy's winter embroidery.

In November, some of us took trip to the Museum of Fine Arts and saw two wonderful exhibits.

Happy New Year to all. May this year bring us good health, new projects and many happy hours of stitching and chatting around the creative table!!

Back Together Again!

It was such a warm feeling to come back to Susie's cottage this Spring and to be able sit together, stitch, chat and share our work once more. The cottage was filled with projects Susie had worked on during the pandemic. Her design wall had pieces that were appliqued by hand and machine pieced - all in cheerful solid colors and prints.

Carol H. showed us a beautiful shawl she was knitting, as well as a couple of quilts which had recently been machine quilted by Barbara.

Daphne joined us for a few meetings before her move to New Hampshire, but we hope she'll be coming back to visit from time to time. Here is a lovely quilt she shared with the group.

Carol S. has nearly completed the Christmas tablecloth she has been working on, a labor of love as it had been started by her mother years before.

Anne is knitting a beautifully complex and textured blanket. Here are a few of the unblocked squares which she has completed.

This is only a selection of the pieces of handwork we've been working on. As always, it's a pleasure to share these photos. See you next time!!

A New Normal

It has been three months since we've gathered at Susie's cottage, as the coronavirus swept over the world and caused us to shelter in place to avoid contagion. We wear masks in public and stay mostly at home, but thanks to technology some of us are still able to meet through Zoom. While it isn't perfect, it's a great way to see each other and share our stories every week.

Many of us are still stitching, while some are busy with work and grandchildren.

Here are a few recent creations...

Pat R has been working on Lucy Boston blocks made from Kaffe Fassett fabrics.

What a treat for the eyes!

Carol H made this adorable baby quilt, with a sweet fabric on the back!

Jane's children's sweaters are amazing and so cute!!

Judy has done an appliqué bird and a bit of embroidery.

Finally, this quote seems to capture the spirit of our group 

and felt like a good way to end this post.

"Any woman who sews or knits or weaves,
blends colors in a tapestry, or creates a patchwork quilt,
knows by the feel that a single thread is weak,
but the weaving, the blending, the intertwining
with many others makes it strong.
Any woman alone without friends to sustain her,
to nurture and support, to hold with loving arms,
like a single thread, is weak.
But the weaving, the loving, the nurturing of others,
the networks of friendship make her strong."

Barbara ~ The Kinship of Women

Hopefully our next post will include photos from an in-person meeting!
Meanwhile, let's all stay well and keep stitching!