Turnstile Quilt Finished-November UFO

I finished the Turnstile Quilt that I started in a class about 3 years ago. (I only needed to have it quilted and then bind it.) The Tall Pine Quilters Guild had Debbie Grifka present a trunk show and the following day she taught the Turnstile quilt class in 3 hours.

My rendition of the quilt was made using a charm pack I had purchased online (I don't remember the fabric line or company) and a solid peach for the background. It was fun to make. I like sewing a specific quilt pattern with a group of people because everyone can see how the quilt looks with different fabric choices.

I found a flowery/leafy print that worked well with the solid background fabric on the front.

My friend, Michelle, quilted it with an organic flower motif.

And in my stash I found a 1/4 yard cut of  this peach cross-hatched fabric to use as the binding.

I'm linking up to Meadown Mist Designs' Favorite Monthly LinkUp and The Crafty Quilter UFO  & WIP Challenge this month. Click the link button at the top left of my blog to see what other finishes people have shared.

Debbie Grifka Workshop

This afternoon, our quilt guild had Debbie Grifka teach a workshop. We used her pattern Turnstile to make small quilt tops using 5" pre-cut squares and background fabrics. It was a great class with 16 ladies in attendance. In the evening, Debbie presented a trunk show and lecture titled "What Do They Mean By Modern Quilting?"

Here are some photos from our workshop:

Debbie was always moving around, checking on us as we worked. 

Our cameras worked wonders as we tried various arrangements of our blocks. 

Everyone made progress to varying degees. Some got the 9 blocks sewn together. 

I was happy with my progress.

I thought her lecture in the evening was very interesting and informative. 

I was surprised that I would hear the names and see the quilts of 

some of the quilters I have participated with in bees 

and various groups. 

I enjoyed the day, but am so tired! 

I am looking forward to posting this and going off to sleep under a cozy quilt.