Sew Wot Tuesday

 Our Sew Wot Tuesday was held out in the country, at Helen's rural property.  Ruby, the large rottweiler greeted us as we parked our cars, and Helen came down to greet us and help with bags.  Climbing up the steep internal staircase was a challenge for me, a sign that I'm getting older.  No doubt Helen runs up and down these stairs with no trouble at all.   It was lovely to meet up again with everyone, with one absence this time. 

There was plenty of show and tell this time.  Heather had some pretty baby knitting to show us, her grandson and his wife are expecting a baby.  But.... they just found out that it was not one baby, but twins!  How exciting is that.  Heather is now knitting extra fast to make two of everything.  Helen handed her several pairs of booties that she had made and entered into the recent craft show, they will certainly come in handy for the twins.

Heather's baby knitting

Jude had such a pretty finish.  She had stitched this lovely Kaffe Fasset quilt top as a Block of the Month, these colours are gorgeous.

Jude's pretty Kaffe Fasset top

Helen had really been busy, as she had three things to show us.  First was her lovely black and white with just a touch of colour hand pieced quilt, which she had commercially quilted, she is keeping this beauty for her own bed.

Helen's black and white quilt

Next was an Ohio Star quilt top, ready to go and get quilted.  The on point stars are bordered in a narrow stripe, and I do like the dark blue background.  I never think of working with darker backgrounds myself, generally stick with cream or white, I think I need to branch out more, but Helen's choice certainly makes the stars pop.

Ohio Stars

And lastly, she had knitted a cozy vest for one of her grandsons.  This pattern is a family favourite and Helen has knitted it several times for the growing boys.  Nice and cozy with a hood and plenty of pockets to put their treasures in.

A cozy green vest for Helen's grandson

I had taken along my rope basket, made as a Christmas swap by a quilt club member using my choice of fabrics.  None of the other Sew Wots had stitched anything like this before and were interested to have a close look to see how it was done.  

My rope basket and coasters

Helen had been having a clean out and had a few things which needed a new home.  She asked me if I was still making draw string bags for Foster Hope.  Yes I am, I said, and she presented me with a nice pile of lining fabrics, very useful indeed, as I always line the bags.  Thanks so much, Helen.

Lining fabrics for draw string bags

We were all busy knitting away at our various projects, and chatting away too, as we do.  Then it was time for morning tea, we never go hungry, do we.  Those carrot cake muffins were particularly delicious, and we got to try the recipe of Helen's prize winning chocolate chip biscuits too.

Morning tea is served

We had a lovely morning, as we always do.  Thanks so much for being the hostess, Helen.