Girl Gang - April 2023

 Hi!  Hope you are enjoying the warmer weather.  

Val brought these lovely cross stitch pieces that she has been stitching.  Very Americana and such great work.  Patterns from Shepherd's Bush and 123 Stitch.

Val used to piece quilts for Joanna Figueroa and took all of the Fig Tree fabric scraps from those projects and made this beautiful scrappy quilt.  It is a Kim Diehl pattern.

These darling Santa Clauses are a primitive pattern by Cheri Payne.  Fun for a table or to hang on the wall.

This quilt by Val is a Mimick and Simpson pattern.  The bright yellow gives it a fun pop of color.

It is easy to spot a Bunny Hill pattern and Val loved this quilt because of many connections to the different buildings like the school and fire station.  It is bright and cheery.

Lorraine did this cute paper doll clothes quilt on cream fabric.  She embroidered all of the clothes and then colored the fabric with colored pencils.  It is adorable.

Cute little notebook covers

Lorraine has been doing "slow stitching".  Just trying whatever you like and having fun with the project.

Kerry is working on Mrs. Stewart's Sampler Quilt.  The original pattern is in antique colors but this kit from Kathy Doughty from Material Obsession is bright and happy.  

Julie just finished this A Well Dressed Hare with wool applique.  Now that it is quilted, she can add the little pocket watches that go in the vest pockets.  So cute!  This pattern is by Penny Caputo.

This is the fun fabric on the back.  The perfect backing.

Julie brought yummy almond marzipan cookies.  You can find the recipe here: https://www.simplysogood.com/my-version-of-zcmi-marzipan-cookies/