Yuletide Memories

 Hello Everyone,

I just received the official 'go ahead and release' the image of my next Block of the Month for Marcus Fabrics.  Here is Yuletide Memories in all her glory.....all 94" x 94" of her.

The 'strike-offs' (sample fabrics) were received by the manufacturer from South Korea and have been approved.  Now I will anxiously await the arrival of my sample fabrics so I can start making the quilt.

Here are some up-close pictures of the blocks. Does this one look familiar?  It's the same block that I'm currently making for my Blue Plate Special pattern.  I wanted this block to look like a snowflake.  Remember those snowflakes we made as kids in school?  I know it's a stretch, but that's my story.

This block was included in my A Ribbon Runs Through It pattern.  It's an intricate and gorgeous block.

This block was in my Heritage and Country Charmer pattern.

This is the center block and is an entirely new creation from me.

This block is from Cozy Country Christmas.

This is a new design, and the four blocks are the anchoring corner blocks in the quilt.

I will be creating monthly videos to assist you along your Yuletide Memories project. Hopefully, some of the videos will be made while I'm in the middle of a major snowstorm.  Now wouldn't that be fun!  You can watch a snowstorm in the middle of July and instantly you'll be cooled down.

I LOVE the off-white plaid fabric which is going to be the backing.

So, my work is cut out for me over the next few months. I'm looking forward to making the quilt and putting it on our bed at the cabin. 

Soon,

Lynn

Yuletide Memories

 Hello Everyone,

Just when you think I've been slacking off.......now you can see what I was doing in my down time.  Is there really such a thing as down time here at Sew'n Wild Oaks? My newest line, Yuletide Memories is now posted on the Marcus Fabrics website here. 

It takes a long time to bring a new line to life and into shops.  From inception date to final roll out is around a year.

I’ve designed a very traditional, queen‑sized quilt with this line, and I’m counting the minutes until I can finally show it off. Marcus Fabrics previewed all the sales material at the H & H show last week, so the secret is officially out there… just not quite out here yet. The moment I’m allowed to share the quilt picture, trust me—I’ll post it faster than you can say “fat quarter bundle.”

I don’t have my fabric yet, but the second UPS drops the boxes on my porch, I’ll be cutting and stitching like a woman possessed. And with a Super El Niño headed our way, I’ll probably be snowbound in the cabin, stitching away while the drifts pile up outside. Nothing says “creative productivity” like being held hostage by Mother Nature with a rotary cutter in hand.

Soon,

Lynn

Zephyr Point Day Four

 Hello Everyone,

Spending four days with such talented, compassionate quilters feels a little like stepping into a warm, creative hug. Their kindness fills the room as much as their laughter, and their skill turns every table into a miniature quilt show. You come away inspired, recharged, and reminded that quilting with good people is one of life’s sweetest joys.

We’ll say our goodbyes on Thursday, carrying home armfuls of wonderful memories from our four days together. The laughter, the kindness, and the shared creativity will stay stitched into our hearts long after the last sewing machine is rolled away in the sewing machine wagon train.

A few of us started the morning gathered around the fire pit, hands wrapped around warm lattes. We all were soaking in the quiet.....until there were spontaneous bursts of laughter, usually generated by Linda! I’m really going to miss this. And then the smell of those freshly baked cinnamon rolls drifting through the air was downright irresistible. 

Here's a peek at the show and tell.

A few of us posed for a picture to send to our Australian quilter friend Gweneth.

We wrote what made us happy on the flip chart.

We spent the day watching speed boats, paddle boats, and sailboats glide across the lake like they were putting on a show just for us. And then came the flyover—what we’re pretty sure was one of the Blue Angels. Naturally, they wanted a closer look at the quilts. Who wouldn’t? Or maybe they wanted to admire all of these beautiful women. 

The last sunset is brought to you by Julie, who was always on the lookout for a spectacular sunset.

Soon,

Lynn