Timeless Ruffles

 Hello Everyone,

It's been ages since my last post so I will try to get you caught up on what is going on at Wilder's Last Resort.

I've been working on a prototype for a new block for a quilt I'm calling Timeless Ruffles using my Timeless Stitches fabric line.  I made a block, then 'framed' it with a striped, applique frame. It's very easy applique without any small pieces or sharp points and it could easily be stitched using a decorative stitch on your sewing machine.

Here's a rendition of the quilt from EQ software. The design is very delicate and sweet. I love the secondary design the blocks make in each corner.  My good neighbor Jean stopped by the other day and I showed it to her.  She wants a kit as soon as I can get it pulled together.  

I had to laugh when I saw this sign on FB the other day.

This is a picture from our critter cam. This made me laugh too!

The bears have been out in full force this summer with many sightings on our camera and the neighbors' cameras.  We are always warning each other when a bear is lurking around our cabins. The neighbor in back of us lives in the Bay Area and will send me messages when their Ring camera is activated.  There have been some BIG, BIG bears hanging around! The video below is from our critter cam.

I've been designing a new BOM for Marcus Fabrics with my new Christmas line which I can't show you yet.  I've been spending many hours each day at the computer tweaking and re-tweaking the design.  It takes months to bring a new fabric line to fruition and many more months to create the design, the pattern and ultimately the quilt. 

Have you been watching Little House on the Prairie on Netflix? In the opening scenes, Mary's dress is made from my dark blue fabric from the Gentry's Mill line. We've only watched two episodes so far......I want to take my time watching all eights episodes.

Marcus Fabrics is releasing a new line called Life on the Prairie. I'm planning to purchase the line and will add it to my Etsy shop.  You can see the entire line on the Marcus Fabrics website.

I have two trunk shows and workshops scheduled over the next couple of weeks.  I will be spending time with the guilds in Paradise and Auburn, CA teaching Patchwork Math and Lucy Boston.  I have to update my presentation and add my new designs and fabrics.

We've been going to the Bay Area for two days a week so Mr. Joe can get a gel shot in his knee.  So far, the injections have had little to no effect on his knee pain.  He gets one more shot this week, and then it could be 4-6 weeks before we know if this is going to work. Our fingers are crossed the shots are going to 'kick in'. 

My duties on my HOA board have been expanded, and I was elected as board secretary yesterday.  As an officer I will now have more duties and more meetings.....sigh.  My goal and legacy on the board are to bring more technology to the operation.  I have a good list of helpers/neighbors, so I'm not doing this on my own.  I retired 20 years ago, and technology has changed so much!  It's a good thing I have some younger blood helping out. Just keeping up with technology is challenging for us from the older generation.  

As you can see, I’m keeping busy and staying mostly out of trouble. Every morning I hit the ground running with a long list of things to do—some fun, some not-so-fun, and a few that probably qualify as character-building exercises. My dance card is completely full, although I have to admit some of my dance partners have two left feet and seem determined to step on mine! Still, it keeps life interesting, and boredom doesn’t stand a chance.

Soon,

Lynn

 

Timeless Tutorials So Far

 Hello Everyone,

I'm posting the completed tutorials through month 3 for Timeless here on my blog. This is the easiest way for me to get the information out in your hands. Whether you are making Timeless or not, the tutorials are a good resource for making common quilting components.

Before you click on the HERE, copy the passcode and enter it when prompted. Each tutorial has a different password.

Month 2 & Month 3 HERE.   Passcode: Wwgj8m7?

Month 2 is the first easy-peasy border with the blue and yellow.  Month 3 is the tutorial for the adorable double flying geese.

Cat's Cradle/Corner Square Triangle HERE.  Passcode: ?X9q3bv0

Double Flying Geese HERE.  Passcode: Passcode: jX8f?pU#

Larger Double Flying Geese for the center block. 

Half Square Triangles 8-at a time HERE.  Passcode: %T7Q5DE&

Square in a Square link HERE.  Passcode:  54+Uuwk4

I will try to make some more tutorials and post them this weekend.

Soon,

Lynn

Timeless Tutorial - Square in a Square

 Hello Everyone,

Busy days here at Sew'n Wild Oaks.  I've been making tutorials on ZOOM for my Timeless quilt and posting them on Honeybee Fabrics FB page.  To make the videos available to all, I'm posting them here on my blog.  

The first component I cover in my tutorial is the Square in a Square.

There have been so many times when I've made a square in a square and I either lose my points, or one of the 'wings' decides to go rogue and just doesn't align properly.  The tutorial will give you a couple of little tipsies to make a perfect square in a square.  I also show you how to align stripes, because I have to have everything in perfect alignment. If one of the stripes is off, I will notice.  Perfectly aligned stripes is not just a goal, it is a lifestyle for me.

To watch the video, just click HERE and enter the Passcode: 54+Uuwk4 

The videos will walk you through the process of making Timeless.  This is just one of many tutorials that I will be posting here on my blog. The pattern is available in my Etsy shop HERE.  You can choose between a digital download or a paper pattern. 

I'm expecting another shipment of Timeless Stitches fabric today so I can replenish my Etsy shop.  I've run out of some of the bolts and others are getting very, very low.

I'm going to try and post the remaining bolts of Hearthstone and Laurel Ridge in my shop this week so I can make room for the new line. Rearranging the bolts is like playing a high stakes game of Tetris! One wrong move and I'm buried under bolts of gorgeous fabric. Out with the old and in with the new and possibly out with my sanity while I'm at it!  It's a real balancing act to keep inventory fresh and make room in my tiny sewing room!

I also have a few kits available.  Please send me an email (sewnwildoaks@gmail.com) if you are interested. I'm not listing the kits in my Etsy shop as the fees are outrageous on higher priced items.

Have a fabulous week quilting your heart out. May your seams be straight and your bobbin never run out, and your fabric stash magically shrink.

Soon,

Lynn