Hot pads and other stuff

At our pot-luck dinner last month, Peggy had brought along a trivet that her mother had made, using the folded-star method.  Quite a few of us liked it and asked her if she would be willing to show us how it was made.  So our July meeting became a small workshop in making this intriguing hot pad.  Peggy showed us one way to make it, where all the pieces are made from circles.   She had a sample of another method that used squares to start off.  A few of us had brought along pre-cut circles and we made up the trivet as Peggy showed us each of the steps.  Here's my finished project:

Folded star hot pad

Aside from the workshop, we discussed some project ideas for Make A Difference Day.  Thompson House in Rhinebeck can use some aprons and walker bags, and Hudson River Housing would appreciate fleece hats and scarves.  The CAB will discuss it at the upcoming meeting and see if there is anyone willing to organize the event. 

There is no meeting in August.  Our September meeting topic is free-motion embroidery.  This is a previously scheduled program that had been postponed (due to weather issues, I think).  It will be a hands-on session so plan to bring your machine with free-motion foot.  More specific information will come out closer to the meeting.

We ended with a variety of show-and-tell items.

One of Connie's quilts for a co-worker

Another of Connie's quilts for a co-worker

Sue's quilt with 2" strips

Sue's topographical quilt

Child's quilt by Kathia

Table pads almost complete

Ronnie's luggage tag

Little Red Riding Hood by Ronnie

Peggy's wrap-top dress

Embroidered fishing fly

Maura's seersucker shorts