Barn Quilts in Wisconsin

Mná le Chéile member, Mary M saw these quilt blocks decorating the barns of Wisconsin.

Comhra na nAosach project completed

Comhra na nAosach members learned English Paper Piecing technique and completed enough hexagons to make this lovely quilt.

'Open House' at Teach Bhríd!

Paddy tries out our Gammil longarm quilting machine!

 Quilters, friends and family joined us for the afternoon...a chance for everyone to enjoy our lovely workspace and have a cup of tea! :)

We call these 'one night wonders'!

 Emily plans to use this handy tote when she returns to school in a few weeks.

 Jan refreshed her sewing skills with a simply lovely 9-patch cushion cover.

This creatively pieced cushion cover, made entirely from scraps, was designed, pieced, and quilted in just two nights! Oona-Ifé will be taking this back home to Wisconsin as a gift for her sister.

Made with pre-cut strips, using a 'quilt as you go' technique, Carole made a table runner/centerpiece to take home to Dublin.

This week's activity at Teach Bhríd!

Every Monday and Tuesday evening from 6-10 the cottage is open for quilters of all ages to work on projects and enjoy each others company. This week's projects included a quilted camera case, Log Cabin table mat, and 'charm squares' cushion.

Cutest Little Aprons in Ireland!

Made by Trish C. from 'Hungry Green Caterpillar' fabric. :)

On sale at Teach Bhríd! Stop in if you're on Inis Oírr, or contact Mary @ 085-1699145 for information.

Seanstíl Éadach Inis Oírr (Stitches in Time)

See exhibition of traditional clothing from Inis Oírr on Facebook!

More fun on summer evenings at Teach Bhríd!

 Helping each other...

Trish's 9-patch cushion...made from two fat quarters.

 Emily with hers...

Comhra na nAosach, 6-8pm Tues. nights

Kathleen made a cushion cover in one night!  Meimi is making English Paper Piecing diamonds for a group quilt project.

Christmas in July!

Another evening workshop at Teach Bhríd...mothers, daughters, and aunties all got together to make easy (and very cute!) Christmas stockings.

Learning to sew at Teach Bhríd :)

Next generation of quilters on Inis Oirr, learn simple piecing techniques and create lovely cushion covers/bag during evening open workshop. 

Baby Quilt and willow cradle!

One of our baby quilts. We've been making these over the past year for every new baby born on the Island. Nine last year, baby boom! No more in sight at the moment ; ) It's being displayed here in a baby's cradle made from willow grown on the Island and crafted by locals working for Cleas Teo.

Teach Bhríd, quilter's workshop, inside and out!!

It's a crafty year

Check out the year of craft website, lots of great events planned and ways to hook up craft makers
http://www.craftinireland.com/

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to Mná le Chéile's blog! Follow our progress making new quilts and new friends on Inis Oírr, the smallest and most beautiful ; ) of the Aran Islands. You can contact us at mnalecheile@gmail.com.