Yesterday at the QUILT Inc. guild meeting in Delmar, the raffle quilt for the 2015 quilt show was unveiled. It is a pattern by Pat Wys called "Arboretum". The guild members contributed various half-square triangles in a variety of sizes in browns, greys, tans and other neutrals. They were combined to create the pieced "trees" by the raffle quilt sub-committee members, and quilted by Laurie Collins.

The quilt is stunning, and I heard lots of gasps, oohs, and aahs when the cover was pulled down to reveal the completed quilt.

Here's a picture after the quilting was done, but before the binding and hanging sleeve were added.

Look for raffle tickets starting in October 2014 for your chance at winning this quilt - drawing to be held at the quilt show in April 2015.

Happy National Quilting Day! I hope you are spending the day being creative and making something wonderful!

This is a picture of a fund raising quilt for the Albany Symphony Orchestra that I just finished quilting. It has signatures of various musicians including YoYo Ma
and Itzhak Perlman. Someone is going to win a nice quilt! Watch for tickets going on sale in April/May!

I have finally gotten my email newsletter signup form online! You can find it under the About tab on the My Quilting Lady website. Why do you care? Because by signing up, you will be the first to know about upcoming machine quilting specials, sales on quilting products, and all sorts of quilting tips. And if you have questions, email them to me for possible inclusion in future newsletters.

And since it's National Quilting Day - how about a sale??!?!?!! Take a look at the Sew Steady Sewing Machine Extension Tables under the Home tab on the website. Thru 3/18/13 you can get a Large Deluxe Sew Steady Table - that's the 18" x 24" table - with the Perfect Circles Sewing Kit, Centering Ruler, Drawer Tray and a Free Carrying Bag for $100. And if you are looking for the BIG Deluxe Table (24" x 24") - all the same goodies on sale for $130 thru 3/18/13.

So email or use the submission form at the bottom of the page to send me your sewing machine info - Brand and Model - along with which Sew Steady Table size you want. These tables are custom made for your machine.

AccuQuilt Go! Cutters and Dies are also available at 20% off MSRP. Email which die(s) you are looking for, and I will get back to you with prices.

And if you haven't stopped over to visit The Quilting Show - do so this weekend - lots of free shows, and classes - and a chance to win a Bernina sewing machine! http://www.thequiltshow.com/

Happy Quilting!

If you have been looking for a nice way to help support the community - and get a special gift for yourself or someone you love, now is your chance. Raffle tickets for theQUILT Inc.  (Quilters United In Learning Together - Delmar Chapter) has a wonderful quilt that will be raffled off in April 2013. Now is the time to buy your tickets! The quilt is spending about a month at many of the area quilt shops - I believe it will soon be at Joyful Quilter in Glenville.

Here's a sneak peek at the raffle quilt:

The ladies did a wonderful job with the piecing and hand applique. You can check with the guild ladies for the current location - www.quiltinc.org  So grab your tickets and cross your fingers and maybe you will own this quilt before the end of April!