Left to right: Linda Lentz, Marge Swim, Ann Nease, Carol Bisio, Judy Spencer and Marjorie Mitchell. Not pictured, but who worked on the quilt: Pat Neel, Rosie Epler, Jeanne Stevens, Wanda Martin, Kris Wollard, Andrea Drake, Carol Lang, Elizabeth Heintz, Lyn Percy, Sally Trent, Deb Migdalski, Kay Robinson and Linda Surmacewicz.
The Quilting Covey recently completed an Agave Cluster Quilt, a beautiful quilt of 56 unique agave baskets. This project was done as a “sewing bee,” as well as a lesson on paper piecing, a technique involving a paper foundation. Fabric pieces are pieced, sewing directly onto the paper. Once the block is completed, the paper is ripped off.
Our resident expert, Ann Nease, did a great job demonstrating the technique for those who had never done it before. The Covey worked on it for several Mondays and Thursdays as a group, cutting, sewing, pressing and piecing each unique agave. The completed quilt will cover the top of a queen-sized bed.
The Quilting Covey plans to sell the Agave Cluster Quilt at the Quail Creek Fall Festival Arts and Craft Fair, November 5 and 6. This colorful quilt with a southwest feel is just one of the many beautiful quilts and other items for sale at the fair. We would love to see you at the fair!