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Jan28
In Time for the 250th Anniversary
Stasher DeEtte was able to finish her Patriot Quilt in time for this year’s celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States of America.
Inspired by Grandma, Aunt Maurine, friends and playing under quilts being quilted as a child, DeEtte continues the creative work of quilting and sewing. Her quilts are given to children for their baptism at the age of 8, her own children, and her own personal use. She has plans for future quilts including ‘Turning 20’, Stack & Whack, Nine Square, and Flying Geese and is open to any and all ideas when she finishes all of those.
DeEtte loves textiles. “Making somehting with my hands is very satisfying but more satisfying is making something come alive into a beautiful piece of art and love.”
What wisdom does DeEtte want to share? “Do what you love; give it a try. Have fun. Start small.
Jan28
Quilting Quotes
The following quotes were shared at the last Stashing Sister’s Quilt Retreat in 2025. Be inspired and share a smile!
“Quilters . . . Cut with hope. Stitch with grace. Quilt with dreams. Bind with laughter. Share with love.”
The Work of Creation – “The desire to create is one of the deepest yearnings of the human soul. No matter our talents, education, backgrounds, or abilities, we each have an inherent wish to create something that did not exist before . . . creation brings deep satisfaction and fulfillment. . . remember that you are spirit daughters of the most creative Being in the universe.” Dieter F. Uchtdorf
In My Sewing Room thou shalt not . . .
- ask when it will be finished
- cut anything with my fabric scissors
- request that I hem your pantes
- speak to me when I have a seam ripper in hand
- tell me I have too much fabric
- push buttons on my sewing machine
- bring me your clothes to iron
- pull on any loose threads
- wonder aloud why I’m still in my pajamas
- come looking for food – this is not the kitchen
“Everything can be taken from a person but one thing: the last of the human freedoms – to choose one’s attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one’s own way.” Viktor E. Frankl
“Things that matter the most, last the longest” Sister Ballard
“I was the smartest woman in the room. Then again, it was my craft room, and I was the only one in there.” http://www.AnniesCraftStore.com
LIFE IS LIKE A PUZZLE . . . but without the box: It’s ok to ask for help. Sometimes you have to try new things. If something doesn’t fit, don’t force it. Every piece is special and has it’s place. Sometimes you need to take a step back to see things more clear. Be patient. It takes time for all the pieces to come together. THE END RESULT IS A BEAUTIFUL WORK OF ART.
“The heavens are just as open to women who are endowed with God’s power flowing from their priesthood covenants as they are to men who bear the priesthood. I pray that truth will register upon each of your hearts because I believe it will change your life. Sisters, you have the right to draw liberally upon the Savior’s power to help your family and others you love.” Russell M. Nelson
If you are kind, people may accuse you of selfish, ulterieor motives: Be kind anyway.
If you are successful you will win some false friends and true enemies: Succeed anyway.
If you are honest and frank, people will try to cheat you: Be honest anyway.
What you spend years building, someone could destroy overnight: Build anyway.
If you find serenity and happiness, they may be jealous of you: Be happy anyway.
The good you do today, will often be forgotten by tomorrow: Do good anyway.
Give the world the best you have, and it may never be enough: Give you best anyway.
Mother Teresa
“Kindness is the Essence of Celestial Life”
“Like a guiding star in a clear dark sky, Jesus Christ lights the way. He brings peace in the storms of life . . . He is the anchor of our souls . . . ‘Look unto me in every thought, doubt not, fear not’. ” Elder Anderson
Oct10
Three Months to Go . . . Recording the Weather on a Temperature Quilt
O suns and skies and clouds of June,
And flowers of June together,
Ye cannot rival for one hour
October’s bright blue weather;October’s Bright Blue Weather – Helen Hunt Jackson
Stasher Helen has become a fabric meteorologist. She has recorded the high and low temperature of each day this year with color. There are three months left to go.
Using Kona Cotton, certain colors are assigned to represent a temperature range. The high and low temperature of each day is then recorded for a year. On days with less than 31 days, the row is completed with a filler color.
There are many creative ways to make a temperature quilt. Check out these ideas from artofit.com :
Feb22
Sewing to Serve Others
A felt advent calendar was created for 200 sisters in Kay’s stake. When the Relief Society presidency needed help making them, Kay was there. She explains, “I like to use my sewing skills to serve others.”
Stasher Kay says, “My life has certainly been changed by my ‘quilting friends’ who invited me to join their Stashing Sisters group many years ago. They are very tolerant of the fact that I rarely work on quilts at our retreats. The love we share and the bonding has definitely changed my life.”
Feb18
New Hats and Old Friends
“There is something very satisfying about watching yardage of fabric turning into a beautiful creation – it truly makes me very happy!” Cindy C.
This cute quilt is titled “BEST FRIENDS”. It is a quilt for quilting friends to sign. Isn’t it adorable and clever? Stashing Sister Cindy C. says, “I hope everyone who comes into my home and sees my quilts on display will be touched and uplifted.” Sharing is a key trait for Cindy C. She has taught many, many people to quilt by sharing her time and talents with them.
What else makes Cindy C. happy? She confesses, “Just walking into a quilt shop and seeing all the beautiful colors together. “
Feb14
Never Too Early for Christmas
Q. When is the right time to make a quilt for Christmas? A. Definitely before December. That leaves about 11 months of sewing. Stasher Helen is making a Christmas Quilt in March. She says,
“I’m working on a Christmas Quilt using all my scraps. I love the idea of using what’s left over to make something. The Pattern is ‘Star Spangled Variation’ by Trisha Perry, modified by Jenny Doan. I simply changed their original color palette to be for Christmas. I hope to give this quilt to one of my kids!”
Feb10
A Project Girl
Stashing Sister Cindy is a project oriented woman. Learn more in this interview:
Question – So, what projects are you working on Cindy?”
Cindy – “Hmmm, let me count them: English Paper Piecing, Octagon Postage Stamp, Orange Peel Quilt . . . two variations, Large Octagon Quilt, Doggy Quilt, Christmas Quilt, Halloween – Dia de Los Muertos. There are many more I have on a list. . . .”
Question – “Where do you get your ideas?”
Cindy – ” Quilt show demo of an “Easy Piecing Grid” and I had to do it . . . Some fabric from a shop hop in GA finally helped me put together the doggy quilt with dog bones & dog house and I’ll embroider each one of our family dogs on it. I’ll sew lights on the Halloween quilt for a wall hanging.”
Question – “Why do you like to quilt and create?”
Cindy – “I love all the colors, prints and fabric, plus the unlimied patterns and combinations one can do to make a unique, one of a kind quilt,. To me, quilting is music, endless creativity.”
Feb8
Outgrown & Worn Out – Kids Jeans Turned Quilt
“I’ve saved kids’ worn out jeans, cut squares years ago and was encouraged to finish by my sister stasher Cindy. I don’t know where the idea came from – we laid out a row at a time, so there is no real pattern”, Carey comments.
She continues, “I hope my kids will be touched by this quilt but who knows? I’m pretty sure one of my daughters will be pleased because she’s as sentimental as I am. The quilts I own represent love, so that affects my world in positive ways each time I consider”.
Feb5
Bargello – Here We Go!
“I’ve always wanted to make a Bargello quilt – here we go!” says stashing sister Bridget. Asked about her favorite color Bridget responded, “Blue. . . mostly. It’s my favorite color and one that I find peaceful”.
“Creating quilts makes my spirit happy, calms my mind, and I love to take little pieces of something, put them together in a pattern and make something beautiful. It also satisfies my detail brain 😊”
Top Pic – Organizing the bargello strips with color coding.
Bottom Pic – The finished bargello quilt top!
Feb1
COMING SOON – QUILT RETREAT 2025
Take the multiple choice quiz below to better understand the ‘whys’ and ‘whats’ of this quilt retreat. Answers at the bottom.
1. What do you do at a Stashing Sisters Quilt Retreat?
- A. Sew
- B. Eat
- C. Engage in Meaningful Discussions
- D. All of the Above
2. What kind of projects appear at a Stashing Sisters Quilt Retreat?
- A. Baby Quilts
- B. Any Size Quilt
- C. UFO’s (UnFinished Objects)
- D. All of the Above
3. Choose an Answer That Best Describes a Stashing Sister.
- A. Kind and Caring
- B. Loves Fabric
- C. Disciple of Jesus
- D. Strong!
- E. Everything Above.
Answers. 1. D, 2. D, 3. E (Not too hard to figure out, eh?)
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