Different Perspectives

Hello Everyone,

On Thursday, I taught the last session of the Indian Summer Quilt Class in my classroom studio.  It was great to see these quilts coming together.  But they are so totally different.  These two quilters looked at this design in totally different ways.  You will see from the fabrics that they chose.  Very uniquely different and it gives the quilt a new perspective.

The day began with them laying out the design on the wall so that they could determine how they wanted the colors to flow.  This one is more of the bright and jewel tones.

These strips were chosen to be used for the pieced border.  Aren't they yummy??

This is the second quilt.  A totally different look by keeping one fabric a consistent color throughout and only changing the alternate fabric.  She decided to do a color wash type layout.  It looks great!

Here is the first quilt with the border strips laid out in the order that they will be pieced.  I am in love with this color way... but this shouldn't surprise you right?  I love color.

Here is the second quilt with the border strips.  This is also unbelievable too.  Love the colors chosen.

To see more photos from this class, click here.

To order the pattern or kit for this quilt, click here.

Until Next Time...

Different Perspectives

Willow

Hello Everyone,

As I am wrapping up my stay in Arizona, I taught a class yesterday at A Quilter's Oasis in Mesa.  This class was teaching the Willow Bed Runner.  You can see my quilt by clicking here.

Let me show you a few photos from the class...

This is a Unit K, which is the middle unit that helps to make that zig zag look.  Love this color combo.

A fabulous finish!  The red is awesome.

This is a Unit B and a Kaffe version.  Gotta love Kaffe!

A Unit K and Unit B together.... this is going to great, I can tell.

Four units complete!  Fabulous!!

It was a great day with fabulous ladies!  I had a blast!

You can see more pics from the class by clicking here.

For the pattern click here.

Find the kit by clicking here.

Now onto Quilt Market in Houston!!

Until Next Time...

Willow

Lots of Spikes

Hello Everyone,

Whew!  I have been absent for a few days as I have been busy.  I am in Arizona enjoying a visit with my son, loving being outside in the sun, visiting family, and teaching.  I thought most of you would be interested in the teaching part, which consists of quilting... of course.  The family stuff might be slightly boring... ;)

On Monday, I taught the Sunflower Illusions and Total Eclipse class at In Stitches!  in Goodyear, AZ.  I had a fabulous class.  These ladies were so friendly and all had wonderful selections on fabric and colors.

This photo was taken at the end of the day.  This beautiful block was made with all Stonehenge fabric.  Love the texture!!

This one is truly going to look like Sunflowers, don't you think??  The oranges, yellows, and greens pair together so nicely. 

Several of the ladies were crowned today!!  Nancy made this gorgeous beauty.

Then paired it with this beauty.  A gorgeous block.

Florence used the purple batiks for her background fabric.  This is going to be one fantastic quilt.

Linda made this gorgeous lime version.  These colors are going to pop!!

No batiks here... a very elegant Asian version.

Another Sunflower beauty!!

To see all the photos, just click here.

To purchase the Sunflower Illusions pattern, click here.

To purchase the Total Eclipse pattern, click here.

Off tomorrow to teach at A Quilter's Oasis in Mesa, AZ!!

Until Next Time...

Lots of Spikes

Hello,

On Thursday, I taught a Semi-Private class on paper piecing.  I had two fabulous students who wanted to learn the pattern Indian Summer.

Wonderful batiks all stacked and ready to cut.

All cut and sorted.

Some of the trimmings.

Look at these great binder clips that were used.  If you are wondering why binder clips... These keep the stacks of cut fabric in order from the way that they were cut.  Great little tip!

Organized in the order that they will be sewn.

Oh yeah... here is my sample and what the quilt will look like when done.  It is a great beginner quilt, no curves yet you get perfect sharp points!!

These are all lined up and ready to go too!!

Roberta is trimming her blocks up.

Success!! These gorgeous units were done very easily!  Now at the next class we will be working on their borders, but they have to finish their homework first!

You can find this pattern and the kit with the exact same fabrics that are shown in my sample by clicking here.

Until Next Time...

Runners of Many Colors

Hello Everyone,

On Friday, I had the pleasure of teaching a wonderful group of ladies from the Evening Star Quilters from Mineola, NY.  I taught the Seasonal Table Runner Class and these ladies did some phenomenal work.  They all had very different color ways and 4 of the ladies teamed up in pairs and worked on their project together.  I wanted to show you some of their work.

Isn't this version lovely?  A perfectly pleasing use of Fairy Frosts.  Totally random use, but light backgrounds and dark spikes and geese.

Gorgeous soft peaches and robin egg blues.

Asian fabrics.

Beautiful earthy batiks.

Plums and greens.

Gorgeous coffee colors.

More earthy batiks.

Asian fabrics with the corresponding geese.

I have TONS more photos from all these students and others, but you will need to click here to take a peek.

If you are interested in the pattern, you can find it by clicking here to shop.

Enjoy all the photos!!  It truly was a wonderful class.  I enjoyed all the ladies!

Until Next Time...

Runners of Many Colors

Gaggles are Giggling...

Hello Everyone,

Yesterday marked the last day of my workshop in Arizona.  First, I must say what a wonderful group of ladies I had in the class!  I loved each and everyone of their stars and their geese.  Yesterday, we I had them working on their border geese and they are fantastic!!

I love this... it is going to be a two color quilt.  I just can't wait to see it finished.

And Ooooo how I love the brights on the black, they just pop.

This version was so different from the others and I love this one too.

These geese are the four corners of the quilt.  If you take the four corners and arrange them in this manner you have a great beginning for a placemat, don't you think? 

This was the classroom.  The ladies were all busy and very productive throughout the day.  See my quilt hanging in the front... the black and white?  

If you would like to see all the photos from the class, just click here.

If you would like to take the Technique of the Month ~ Glacier Star Class, I will be teaching at 35th Ave Sew and Vac in Arizona, beginning in January.  Come join me... Seven of these ladies have already registered and are ready to go!!  Just click here for more information and to register.

Hope to see you there.

Until Next Time...

Gaggles are Giggling...

The Stars are Out...

Hello Everyone,

Yesterday was a fun day!! I taught My 2 Baby Sisters in Arizona at 35th Ave Sew and Vac.  I had a wonderful group of ladies as my students.  As you will see in the photo below, everyone had different fabrics that turned out very different looking LeMoyne stars.

Aren't they all wonderful?  These are all paper pieced with the pattern that you can find by clicking here.

This is Belinda's swatch card... isn't it beautiful?  I just love all the Kaffe Fassett fabrics she is using.

Here is a beautiful line up of all little baby stars just waiting to be chain pieced.  

Kelly was able to get one Big Sister done and two Baby Sisters.  Aren't they gorgeous?

Just thought you would like to see the back.  Here is the center, when you open it up it forms a pinwheel and lays flat for you.  Brilliant!!

If you would like to see TONS more pics and all the ladies in the class just click here to see the album.

Today, I am teaching the second half... the border blocks... flying geese!  Stay tuned for more pics.

Until Next Time...

The Stars are Out...