Hello Everyone,

My friend Sue took my Country Sampler pattern and truly made it her own with incredible creativity and skill.

 After attending my Patchwork Math class at the Independence Hall Guild in Arnold, CA, she put her mathematical expertise to work, enlarging the blocks from 9" to 12". 

She seamlessly blended elements of her own design with a block from my A Ribbon Runs Through It pattern, selecting the perfect fabrics to create a stunning ribbon effect encircling each block. 

Last weekend, I picked up her quilt from the talented machine quilter, Dianne Schweickert, in Livermore. I adore this quilt so much that parting with it was almost impossible! Sue’s artistry and vision shine through, making this quilt a truly special creation.

I'm deep in preparations for my Sew'n Wild Oaks retreat, eagerly anticipating the arrival of quilters on Sunday for a wonderful quilting experience at Snowflake Lodge in Arnold, CA. Some will be coming in early on Saturday, and we're planning a cozy dinner gathering at my sister's cabin. No matter how soon I start getting ready, there's always more to do—but let's not even talk about the chore of cleaning the cabin and getting my sewing room presentable! Several bombs have found their way into that room and created chaos.

Soon,

Lynn