July Guild meeting

Our July annual picnic was a huge success for all that attended. Yummy food was enjoyed and laughter was shared by all as we once again met and share in one another lives. Once again recipes should have been shared as all that attended asked about the different dishes served.  Sue our guild president started our meeting by handing out a prize to the member that was on time. We all enjoyed a good laugh about that as we were all on time the picnic luncheon started at 12 noon and meeting at 1.  As guild business was discussed and members of the board shared there news and patterns, a couple of cards were passed around for memberst that weren't able to join us for out meeting as life had dealt them a bit if a tough spot in the road and we wanted our members to love we love and miss them and are them for them to hold them up and carry them on. The ott light was shared and passed on and the UFO was chosen and members shared what they had finished. The meeting was filled with a love for one another and friendships strengthened and built.

 I wasn't able to stay for the complete meeting, and left the picture taken to a dear friend so more photos to come soon. I hope. In my little family we welcomed a new niece and built her a fun diaper trike with receiving blankets, rattles, a bottle, bibs, a bit of ribbon and loads of diapers. Thanks to Kohl s cares program we found a fun doctor suess book and stuffed animal to go with it to add to this fun creation,

We are also welcoming a new granddaughter  soon to our family and to help her be the best dressed . I made/created her a new wardrobe of onsie dresses. Using my inspiration to design these fun dresses each a different size. So people can finger but not get the new little one hot and sticky. We are excited to welcome her soon. 

A bit of machine embroidery, some lace and hello kitty fabric with some fun ruffles on the back made this dress something special. 

The fun addition of mini ruffle fabric to this onsie made it darling with enough fabric to make the new mom a new skirt to match. 

which one is your favorite?

A baby shower just isn't complete with out it's castle made special for the new mom and baby. 

Kaytlin graduated this spring and to make her day that much more special she made herself a fun pencil skirt to wear  for her graduation and a lovely lace dress for the after party. She will be going in to costume design at Weber State. 

The Young women  received something special for girls camp, with these custom made pillow cases personalized with there names in glow in the dark thread so that they will always know which one belongs to them. There theme was super hero and with the left over fabric from the pillow cases 5 quilts were made and pillow cases to hold them to auction off to help raise money for the young women program. Keep an eye out for these quilts to be show cased and put your bid in. They make for great gifts. 

June meeting

Layton Quilt quilt meeting

Presidents message:

 What do you in June? I get to go to a condo in Park City for a week every year! I LOVE IT!!  One of  my favorite things to do there is walk through the cue housing areas and take pictures ! In inspires my "Art Self"  Houses, angles, colors and even shadows. Lots of fun stuff to get me renewed and invigorated! One of the best things I do is draw out shapes and ideas on graft paper! Just get a booklet from an office type store and fold a couple of pages for your purse. then when you are able to draw out fun things like tiles patterns from a floor or wall or ceiling ects. Take that phone out and click a couple of pictures for later. Can't go wrong there ! They are fantastic! One time I was camping with my good friend Cynthia Dinsdale and we looked across at Bear Lake . the fields and trees in between were gorgeous colors, then that beautiful blue lake, then the hillside on the other side of the lake?1 From greens, golds, turquoise, blue, purples, violets and even coral; WOW! We both stood in awe and commented on what a beautiful, striking quilt those colors would make!! Start thinking outside the limits and you will be surprised at how many things are out there to inspire and encourage the beauty and art of quilting! What ever you do ... enjoy your summer ! Sue

June meeting was quick with business taken care of in no time

What did you do in June?  My family and I traveled to Wisconsin so pictures from meeting will not be shown but the beautiful colors I was able to take in and enjoy as we traveled and even fit in time for a couple of quilt shops as they held their state wide shop hop. 

quilt for the shop hop in the area we visited. I have the fabric. A UFO for my pile.

House on the rock gardens the handsome model is my husband Tom

The breath taking Merry Go Round  from the house on the rock. It is only 4 stories high and each level is filled with horsed, dolls and more. It is breathtaking

The flower pots at house on the rock, every where a wonder and inspiration.

Light house on one of the lakes in Wisconsin.

Lamborgh  field in Green Bay Wisconsin, the only colors we saw here were Green and Gold

Green and Gold sprinkled with smiles by the whole family as we walked along the playing field the Green Bay Packers Play. Kaytlin makes a lovely model for this historic tour. 

The banks of the Mississippi and the shade of green they call hills that are green. Shades of the blues of the water were every where as the water table was high while we were out there. 

The sky line at night fall is worth the hike and drive up there. A peaceful moment as we did a lot of traveling. 

Sea life at the sea adventures at Mall of America

Mount Rushmore 

Corn Palace in South Dakota

The sky line every where we saw big fluffy clouds that gave shapes to dream about. 

Can't go to Galesville Wisconsin with out taking a hike on the swinging bridge, One of the countries oldest

The best part of the hike was the company I had my handsome husband on the raining, sunny day. Spending time with the family is the best way to enjoy a vacation and renewing friendships makes the road trip all worth the effort. 

Sunset along the Mississippi

With ice cream in hand and the family together we enjoyed some yummy ice cream and some down time enjoying the amazing creations of God this Sunday night.


Where is your favorite place to go on a family vacation? As you can see ours is LaCrosse Wisconsin and the area around it.

Don't forge to find your time to be inspired and enjoy the ride along the way. 

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May 2014

A quilt is something you make to keep someone you love...WARM!

We have such great talents in our group at Layton quilters! Maybe try something new! How about using a new concept with our Challenge quilt. Lights, camera, action are you working on yours?  Sometimes we feel a bit overwhelmed, but we can use two or three projects/ techniques we've learned to make one project happen!  What ever you do... Enjoy this time of your life where ever you might be. Happy Mother's day!! 

Tips/Tricks: was provided by Pat White where were taught 

* true grip under your cutting mat to hold it in place. 

* Use a magnify glass to see pictures of quilts closer. 

* Thimble berry needles are a must have for hand sewing. At $1 each they are a treasure to have.

UFO # 3 was shared at our meeting and # 7 was drawn for our next meeting. How is your UFO listing coming along?

The complete pattern for the mystery quilt was shared and shown how is your mystery quit coming along. It shouldn't be such a mystery any more. Bring it to share at our next meeting. 

Doll quilts are still wanted  we are needing 22 inch squares with flannel on one side. These are being donated and so far the donations have been well received. 

Before Prozac, there was quilting.

We were shown how to take a circle by Lue and do a bit of hand sewing to create a hexagon. A 4 inch circle becomes a 2 inch. It is a fun new technique to learn and share. Everyone was given the oppotunity to give this new technique a try.

For our June meetings sew in we are making mini quilts. Bring yours to work on and share. We have some amazingly talented ladies that can answer your questions if you are stuck on what to do next. 

Ask not what your fabric can do for you, but what you can do for your fabric

 We have all worked hard! Sit back and enjoy this show and tell from these amazing ladies that have enriched our life's through meeting at the guild meetings and different road trips. Enjoy!!

Diane has been busy as she showed us her lovley levi quilt she had made for a family member. 

Diane took our breaths away when she pulled out this amazing creation. 

Viv made some fun iron carrying bags, love the color choices. 

Sue is checking out Viv's iron case thinking she either needs to make herself one or have one made for her.

Pat showed us some of her creations and some of her fun sewing tips. 

Dull women have IMMACULATE Sewing Rooms.

What does a girl do when she has a big day and wants something special, she goes to her sewing machine and creates her a new look. Kaytlin did this with her new pencil skirt. A fun outfit to celebrate her graduation and new adventure in life. 

Hats off to the teachers in our lives who enrich us and help us reach beyond ourselves and grow.