There were some fantastic entries in this year’s Lobster Cup challenge…Jonnie had a hard time picking a favorite!  CJ’s lobster–which she made without the handy aid of a pattern–won by a claw!

CJ and Jonnie were thrilled to pose together and show off the adorable lobster (I’ll bet that’s a pair of words you never thought you’d see together!)

We had a variety of fun things for Jonnie to pick from–Lorrena stopped in to see his oh-so-scientific judging process and get her photo taken with our esteemed judge and the great bags she sewed.  Notice how well they each got in the spirit, dressing to match the challenge fabrics?

Kathy’s mischievous Walla Walla Kitty quilt and Shirley’s Christmas stocking gave us all some smiles. 

Becky was dreaming of that lobster dinner when she made this great apron (with lobster buttons for accents, of course)…

 …and her quilt would make a perfect backdrop for the domestic cooking scene.

Courtney brought us these birds on their woven-look background–quite a fun way to use the fabric!

She also brought in this adorable Christmas quilt, a beautiful way to greet the holiday.

We still have many of the entries up on the wall downstairs–come by and take a look!  Thanks to all the lovely ladies whose projects made good use of Jonnie’s favorite fabrics!

We had a lot of things to look at on Friday night!  Bags and quilts were especially hot this month.  Take a look at some of the great things people brought in, and don’t forget to come join us for the next Sewing and Sharing!

Here are some of our 2009 Quilt On A Line quilts, it was a successful show and lots of fun! Remember the new Quilt On A Line for 2010 will start in January/February.

The Tuesday ladies group have been busy one-upping each other with their instant bargello’s. Quick and easy quilts with gorgeous results.

Karen Harvey’s finished Landscape quilt:

While we were in Chicago for training we managed to squeeze in a little bit of shopping. In some of the more famous department stores (none of which we have here!) we noticed some of the great details in the clothing, we took a few closeups and here they are. Hope this gives some of you ideas!

Lovely button detailing on these cuffs.

This shirt front was simple pintucks with direction changes.

The shirred insert in this blouse was fascinating.

Embroidery on wool jacket.

Sleeve embroidery.