On Tuesday morning I drove to Johnson City, New York, to help judge a bra contest. It was conceived by Louise Tiemann, who did an absolutely fabulous job of making everything work. Over 80 entries were submitted--and what a stunning array they made.
For more information and to see where the bras will be exhibited before the November auction, please visit www.brazieres4acure.blogspot.com. We are unable to tell who won--it's a surprise until the September 4 official start of the tour. Let me just say how moving it was to see how much time, effort, and money had been expended to support the Cure.
Lorry Chwasik also judged and she posted pics on her website at http://quiltsbylorry.shutterfly.com.
The other judge was Gina Chapman from the American Cancer Society.
Lorry and Gina: It was a pleasure working with you both!
Louise made the ribbons and put untold miles on her car to distribute bras donated by Maidenform and to collect the finished entries. Kudos, Louise, on a job well done!
Let's hope a cure is found soon--breast cancer touches so many lives--if not us personally, someone we love. Remember to have yearly mammograms, and urge your family and friends to do the same.
Next post will be back to the Retreat! More finished tops to enjoy!
Hugs,
Sharon
Friday, August 28, 2009
Monday, August 24, 2009
Retreat Day Three - Part One
Our last full day of classes was filled with laughter and lots of stitching. Kathy, the Wiawaka housekeeper, joined us for the hand quilting portion. She had never quilted before and was pleased with her results! She actually finished the hand quilting on the small wholecloth piece before the end of the day! Way to go, Kathy!
Lucille and Kathleen joined us for the last day. Both are lots of fun and just great to be around. In this photo and the next one you can see such a flurry of activity! The hustle and bustle to get as much finished as possible.
Liz's diligence paid off--here she is with her finished top. She actually got it basted before the end of the day! The center is from a huge floral that Liz fussy cut. And the large star points are from an Art-Deco type fabric that were also fussy cut. Liz ended up using that fabric a bit differently than she anticipated, but it is stunning!
It always cracks me up to see a photo of someone else taking a photo! I couldn't resist including it!
Mary Ellen's finished top! She worked very hard on it and did a fabulous job! Her points are sharp and she used colors she wasn't sure would work--but they did!
Paula was determined to get as much done as possible before leaving--so she kept her head down and sewed! She had the top done and basted by the end of the second day and then had over half hand quilted on the third day! It is bright and colorful and too cool for words!
Sharon G. was also determined to get her top done and basted. She finished the basting by the end of the third day and also fit in the hand quilting portion of the class. So she is ready to quilt up a storm. She even went home and basted her hexagon quilt from a prior post! This from the lady who professes to hate basting!
Enough for tonight. I am off tomorrow to judge Bras for the Cure in the Southern Tier. It should be lots of fun. I think the next post will finish the retreat pictures--I can hear the sigh of relief from some of you and the groans from others who wish to live vicariously.
Lucille and Kathleen joined us for the last day. Both are lots of fun and just great to be around. In this photo and the next one you can see such a flurry of activity! The hustle and bustle to get as much finished as possible.
Liz's diligence paid off--here she is with her finished top. She actually got it basted before the end of the day! The center is from a huge floral that Liz fussy cut. And the large star points are from an Art-Deco type fabric that were also fussy cut. Liz ended up using that fabric a bit differently than she anticipated, but it is stunning!
It always cracks me up to see a photo of someone else taking a photo! I couldn't resist including it!
Mary Ellen's finished top! She worked very hard on it and did a fabulous job! Her points are sharp and she used colors she wasn't sure would work--but they did!
Paula was determined to get as much done as possible before leaving--so she kept her head down and sewed! She had the top done and basted by the end of the second day and then had over half hand quilted on the third day! It is bright and colorful and too cool for words!
Sharon G. was also determined to get her top done and basted. She finished the basting by the end of the third day and also fit in the hand quilting portion of the class. So she is ready to quilt up a storm. She even went home and basted her hexagon quilt from a prior post! This from the lady who professes to hate basting! 
Enough for tonight. I am off tomorrow to judge Bras for the Cure in the Southern Tier. It should be lots of fun. I think the next post will finish the retreat pictures--I can hear the sigh of relief from some of you and the groans from others who wish to live vicariously. Take care, everyone! You are special--I have so decreed it! Make it sew, Number One! (hee hee)
Hugs,
Sharon
Saturday, August 22, 2009
Retreat Show and Tell Part 2
More great show and tell! Some had more than one thing to show; I selected what I thought was the best of the best for tonight. Please realize that the weird angles and odd expressions are simply the camera operator (that would be me). Need I say more?
Sharon G. had the top she had just finished in an almost year-long class with me. The blocks are hand pieced and then the top was set by machine.
Paula completed the Hexagon Bliss class earlier this spring and she had it hand quilted and bound! The top is completely hand pieced.
Sandy was especially proud to have finished our year one project. She hand quilted the entire quilt and it is bed-sized.
Lucille brought the pillow she made from Anita's French Basket block. Love the double ruffle!
Liz had lots of show and tell and it was hard to choose just one thing. But her hand dyed fabrics were so scrumptious I had to choose that. Let it be noted that Liz did NOT pass the fabrics for us to fondle. She kept close watch on all of them and they were always near her hands. Notice that there is also a pile of grays on the table.
Nancy brought this fabulous quilt to show. I believe she said she was going to donate it for a worthy raffle. I also think she said that it started out as a wallhanging! She was laughing when she said "This is my wallhanging!!!!" I can't imagine what her bed-sized quilts are like! (A tee hee)
Martha brought the project from year three--Mariner's Compass--completely finished!
Ladies, congratulations to you all on a job well-done. It is so exciting to see finished projects--and finished is defined as top or completely quilted and bound. It's wonderful to be so expansive on definitions.
Sharon G. had the top she had just finished in an almost year-long class with me. The blocks are hand pieced and then the top was set by machine.
Paula completed the Hexagon Bliss class earlier this spring and she had it hand quilted and bound! The top is completely hand pieced.
Sandy was especially proud to have finished our year one project. She hand quilted the entire quilt and it is bed-sized.
Lucille brought the pillow she made from Anita's French Basket block. Love the double ruffle!
Liz had lots of show and tell and it was hard to choose just one thing. But her hand dyed fabrics were so scrumptious I had to choose that. Let it be noted that Liz did NOT pass the fabrics for us to fondle. She kept close watch on all of them and they were always near her hands. Notice that there is also a pile of grays on the table.
Nancy brought this fabulous quilt to show. I believe she said she was going to donate it for a worthy raffle. I also think she said that it started out as a wallhanging! She was laughing when she said "This is my wallhanging!!!!" I can't imagine what her bed-sized quilts are like! (A tee hee)
Martha brought the project from year three--Mariner's Compass--completely finished!
Ladies, congratulations to you all on a job well-done. It is so exciting to see finished projects--and finished is defined as top or completely quilted and bound. It's wonderful to be so expansive on definitions.Next up: Pics of finished Stars of Hope. You will be amazed at the creativity!
Hugs,
Sharon
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