Monday, December 28, 2020

My Year as an Ambassador for Henry Glass Fabric

Hello Everyone,

My year has come to a close, and this will be my last post as a fabric ambassador for Henry Glass Fabrics.  What an opportunity this has been!  I appreciate the faith that Henry Glass Fabrics had in me.

I went back through my photos to see my creations.  I have to admit I was surprised at the volume.  Every other a month, a package would arrive at my doorstep and I had a month to create something.  They didn't make any suggestions or put any conditions on what I needed to complete for them.  All I knew is that I had exactly one month to make a project.  No pressure!    Here is a recap from the past year.

First up is Buttons & Bows.  I have a tutorial for this quilt posted HERE.  This quilt was an easy one.


Also in January, I made Peek-A-Boo-Pumpkins.  

I love this little table topper! I will be writing a pattern for this one, and it is going to be one of the projects for my Sew'n Wild Oaks retreats in 2021. 


Last but not least is Seasonal Hexie table topper to finish off January's projects.  I also have a tutorial for this project HERE.

Next up for the month of March is my Spoken For pattern.  If I had an existing pattern that I thought would fit the fabric, I would use it.  I have a tutorial for this block HERE.  



 
Then I created Bountiful Blessings.  There isn't a pattern for this one.  I find when the fabric panel is gone, the shelf life of the pattern is non-existent.


The big success for me was Christmas Ribbons.  Several quilt shops kitted this quilt, and it was a good seller.  I burned the midnight oil on this one by designing the quilt, making and quilting the quilt, and writing the pattern in a month.  Whew.....that was exhausting.



Then I made Lovey Dovey.  I still have to quilt this wall hanging, and write the pattern.  I also want to remake this design in reproduction fabrics.


Mazey loves Leaf Peepers.  This was another successful design for me.



I liked this pattern so much, I made it twice.  Once in Kim Diehl fabrics, and once in batiks.


As a general rule, I do not quilt with panels.  But this fabric lent itself beautifully to my Heartfire pattern.  I have a tutorial for this block HERE.


This is one of my favorite pictures that I've taken on a photo shoot of one of my quilts.  This quilt is called Cabin Cozy.  The pattern is almost written, and I will be releasing it after the first of the year.


This is going to be a little table runner that will look good on my table at Easter.  The pattern is called Buttonwood.


So there you have it,  my Henry Glass year in review.  If my schedule of classes, lectures, workshops, retreats, and quilt shows hadn't been erased from my calendar, I never would have had this much time to devote to Henry Glass Fabrics.  

I have to admit, at times it was tough coming up with ideas every other month.  I wanted to do a good job, but I didn't want to make myself crazy.  There were times when I was stark raving looney tunes trying to come up with ideas and see them to fruition. 

Next year will be a year of new designs and new opportunities.  I look forward to the challenges and the process of designing and creating.   After re-reading my Henry Glass, year in review.....I think I need a nap.

Soon,
Madam Ambassador for the last time

21 comments:

  1. each quilt is so nice - I love the pumpkins and a couple of the others a lot - I think it would be hard to come up with something - but I'm not a designer - I couldn't take the pressure!

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    1. Oh yes....at times there was a lot of pressure to create something totally new.

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  2. You are an amazing designer, Lynn! Thanks for the review. Now take a break!❤️

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    1. Thank you! There really isn't going to be a break time. I'm working on the BOM for Marcus Fabrics now.....that is after all of the decorations for Christmas are put away!

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  3. I love all of the projects you created. Henry Glass should be very proud of you.

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    1. Thank you so much for commenting! I think Henry Glass was happy. I got a lot of positive feedback from them.

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  4. Congratulations on having such a productive year. What a great gig.

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    1. It was fun, Sharon. I couldn't have done it during a "normal" year. This year was far from normal.

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  5. I am AMAZED at all you accomplished this year! And all beautiful, creative projects that showcased the fabric. Wonderful job!

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    1. I knew I was busy this year, but I didn't realize how busy until I pulled it all together. Thank you for commenting.

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  6. Reading your posting today was a great way to start my day with a much welcome positive review of 2020!!! You sure can pull beauty, comfort, warmth and whimsy together seamlessly! (Or should I say you can seam them together...not sure!)
    Happy New Year!!

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  7. I love how your mind works, Lynn, and I’m sure Henry Glass knows what a treasure you are! So many delightful quilts that have been a bright spot in this otherwise dreary year. I can’t wait to see what you bring us in 2021! Happy New Year!

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    1. Mr. Joe has been trying to figure out how my mind works for the past 4 decades!

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  8. I could never work that fast! Good job!

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    1. Thank you. There were times when I was seriously panicked!

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  9. Your creations are beautiful! This posting is a wonderful recap of all the years’ Henry Glass treasures. I’m, as many are, excited for the news you will share in 2021.
    Happy New Year to all.

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    1. Thank you Madeleine! I can't wait to share the new Marcus Fabrics BOM with all of you.

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  10. Lynn..i would love to be included in your pumpkin table runner retreat. Please text me on when so i can make plans.
    Marlene Chambers
    209 581 8127

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