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Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Sew Wot Tuesday

Sew  Wot Tuesday had rolled around again, and we met at Heather's home this time.   Everyone could make it, so we had a full crew.  It was another chilly morning but the gas fire was going to keep us all warm and cozy.  

Heather had been having a clean out and there were goodies looking for a new home on her dining table.  I took home a couple of teddy bear cushion panels, I'll make some cushions for the foster kids with these.  Plus a length of very bright fabric which would do nicely for a small quilt backing.  The others all had a poke through to see what took their fancy, with anything remaining destined for the Op Shop.  Thanks, Heather.

How about show and tell?  Heather had a very special quilt to show us, it is the 19th anniversary of this beautiful quilt, made by two of our Sew Wot ladies, Helen and Mary,  to wish Heather well when she was undergoing her triple bypass.    A beautiful soft palette , festooned with glorious roses, and made with much love.




Hearts and Roses for Heather

Carol had been knitting away and brought in two tiny little sets to go to the Neo Natal ward.  Aren't they just so sweet.  

Carol's baby knitting

There was another treat in store from Carol - we hadn't seen any of her lovely embroidery for a while.  Just look at these beautifully embroidered Holly Hobby blocks in this special quilt.  


Of course Carol is keeping this one after all those hours of embroidery

I had brought along my latest batch of drawstring bags for foster kids, all with a touch of orange.

My latest draw string bags

Our hostess Heather excelled herself.  She had made a bag and knitted three baby beanies.  And then showed us a big pile of fleecy backed lap quilts, which will be donated to cancer patients undergoing treatment.  Heather told us she is is a mission to deal with all those scraps, we can all relate to that.


 

All made by Heather

After all that excitement, it was time for morning tea.  Yummy, the Eat-a-Lots never go hungry, do we!


Morning Tea time

I left with an extra bag of goodies to take home.  Sandra had a bag of fabric from a friend who was downsizing for me, to add to my donation stitching.  Included are several pieces of boys fabric which is great, soccer balls, All Blacks and Batman and Robin.  Plus some rather pretty Highland Cows.


Passed on from Sandra's friend

It was a wonderful morning, thanks so much Heather.  And we get to do it all again in two weeks time.

12 comments:

Melisa- pinkernpunkinquilting said...

Sounds like a delightful visit with the Sew Wot's . Lots of pretty projects from all . Nice selection of fabrics that you brought home too. Have a lovely day, Jenny.

loulee said...

It's always lovely to see what the sew wots have been up to.

Carole @ From My Carolina Home said...

Such beautiful projects! Your group is full of talented ladies.

The Cozy Quilter said...

Your Sew Wot friends are very productive! Heather is doing very well , celebrating 19 years since her bypass surgery. Lovely quilt! You always have great food at your gatherings.

Julierose said...

so many lovely finishes from you and your group of ladies;!! Love that holly Hobby quilt with the scrappy sashing--so neat;)))
Hugs, Julierose

cityquilter grace said...

adorable little sets for the newborns....and that holly hobbie is beautiful

Kathy S. said...

Oh what a fun afternoon. I love show and tells. Thanks for showing.

Karen - Quilts...etc. said...

so many lovely things to look at the rose fabric is very pretty. All the nice things on that table to eat with your coffee and tea too - so nice!!

Karen S said...

I always enjoy seeing show and tell from your days together.
Looks like you have picked up some great new fabrics, too.
Love to see friends sharing.

Jo said...

Looks like a great morning tea. Those fabrics are great for boys. Have fun using them.. lovely knitting too

Jackie said...

Look at all the wonderfulness that your group got made. I love the embroidered quilt blocks and the baby sets. You managed to get some lovely fabrics for your donations.

God bless.

FlourishingPalms said...

What a good time! Isn't it inspiring to see what others are making? And I love that you picked up some prints with which to make donation quilts or drawstring bags. That "All Blacks" fabric caught my attention, as hubs has an All Blacks t-shirt he wears; he loves watching footy when he can find it on TV.