Lorraine S. 1st place "O Canada" She loved this pattern by Janet Crone, when she saw it, but it sat in a drawer for years. This Challenge was the right motivation to get it done!
Jill B. 2nd place "Reality Show" embedded real leaves into the piece as well as thread painting real leaves and attaching them to the tree in a 3D effect, machine quilted, original design
detail, a real leaf sewn under tulle
detail, real leaves are thread painted and attached to tree
Cynthia N, 3rd place, "Canada, eh?" She combined 2 kits to create this Canada Day wallhanging. hand quilted
June K, "Autumn Wreath" handquilted, embroidered centre, pattern source: MH Designs #845, she chose the pattern because"I just liked the fall colours"
Maple Syrup Banner
Christine G "The Scotties Came Too" "My mother is from Scotland as is my father's family so it was a natural choice for me. The centre block is a replica of the 1908 Canadian quarter. I choose to do it in redwork and then added the paper-pieced maple leaves to the border. While I was working on the border it seemed like something was missing and it struck me that I needed to add a scottie dog as I collect them. One wasn't enough so a second one was added. I am proud of my scottish heritage, and enoromusly PROUD TO BE A CANADIAN."
Carol V, "O Canada" machine quilted, original design using liberated quiltmaking techniques, paper pieced maple leaf. "I just wanted to design something I could hang up on Canada Day"
Deb J,”My Great Home, Canada” original design. " I just wanted to show some of the aspects of this great country, outdoors, many points of interest, maple leaves."
Debbie S. "Home Sweet Home" "I grew up on a farm so the farm house represents home. The gold path to the house represents prosperity . I used green for the front door because there is a song that is called "The Green Door" that came out in the late 50's or early 60's that talks about a green door and a party going on behind it. To me parties mean friends and fun. The windows are yellow representing a light in the window meaning all are welcome here. I also decided since this was a challenge I would try something new. I paper pieced the centre block and the maple leaf corner blocks. "
Beth M, "Elderberries Party Animals" pattern by Linda Christensen and Cordie Gray "This pattern was irresistable. The ladies are having so much fun enjoying each others' company. I changed the pattern by adding Canadian flag to suggest they are celebrating Canada Day."
Cynthia M-R "Maple Leaf Wreath Pillow" Pattern source: Sue Steele, design based on a 1908 Canadian quarter. hand applique and embroidered, machine quilted on front "The movement within the pattern with the maple leaves & ribbon caught my attention, the Canadian history of the quarter sold me."
Mibsie B, Tote bag Not only did she use fabric with maple leaves she used a maple leaf stitch to quilt it.
detail, maple leaf stitching
Pauline L. "Four Seasons-Fall" Inspired partly by Christmas cards, this is one part of a coordinated "Four Seasons" piece.
Late submission by Amalia S "Retirement Dream". Amalia wasn't able to make it to the meeting, but she did complete this top in name of the challenge!
