At the second meeting which I missed due to accidents on two major highways I travel, the ladies decided to have a potholder exchange. As you can see I decided to give my new Edge ruler a try to make my potholder. I like it. As you roll the cutter along the side you can hear it sharpening the rotary blade. I used it several times and could notice a difference in how the blade cut the fabric. Pretty neat.
Before I started cutting I looked through this new book I had bought this summer to find a block to use in my potholder. I wanted a modern looking block and chose one called a Wide and Narrow Spiral. The block is in the center and then I added the solid fabric to make the potholder bigger. So this is the one that I gave to Annette.
And here is the potholder I received from Annette. I told the moderator that I had brown and green in my kitchen so that she could let my partner know what I like. Look at this great cupcake potholder Annette made for me. It is perfect for my kitchen too. Thanks Annette! She has started a blog and if you would like the pattern for the cupcake potholder I am sure she could tell you what it is called. Go by and welcome her to the blogging world.
There were a lot of potholders exchanged but I was sitting in the back of the room so I didn't get the greatest pictures. Here are a few others that were made and exchanged by the group. 
Next month we are exchanging Christmas ornaments and each of us is making a block for Quilts of Valor. It was a great time.With Passion,
Carrie P.
8 comments:
Ooo, they are all so lovely! That book looks great - I'll have to add it to my wishlist!
Looks like your TMQG is off to a fine start. I'm so glad you're joining them. The potholder you made is great, and I like the one you've received. That's a pattern I've seen before, and have admired. Lucky you to get it. Thanks for your approving mention of the Edge ruler too. Between one of those and a titanium blade rotary cutter, maybe dull blades will be a thing of the past. Thanks for sharing all this good stuff!
i love your pot holder and the one you received is fantastic too.
Sounds like a fun group.
So many pretty potholders, so much fun! Your pattern could go on forever and somehow works like a labyrinth, when you follow the lines with your eyes. Love it!
Fun! Great potholders. I haven't belonged to a guild or quilt group in many years. I know you'll enjoy your new group. Looking forward to future show and tell.
Cute potholders. I have the cupcake pattern and am planning lots of "baking".
What fun, Carrie! Sounds like you're going to have a great time with the group! Glad to hear the ruler works well, too - I've been tempted to get one!
Cheers!
Sounds like your new guild is hoppin'! Your potholder looks great, and I love the one Annette made-- so cute!
I really like the idea of everyone making and contributing blocks for a cause. What a neat idea!
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