Retreat Preparations and Pattern of the Week

 Hello Everyone,

On these hot summer days, I'm thinking snow as in my Row-Mancing Alaska pattern which is my pattern of the week in my Etsy shop on sale HERE.

I made this quilt when I was asked to teach it on a cruise to Alaska.  It was so much fun!

This was my first row by row quilt that I designed and my first using batiks. I wanted this to be a reflection of Alaska from the heavens to the earth.

This row-by-row quilt captures the spirit of the wild with blocks inspired by iconic Alaskan imagery:

- Aurora

- Midnight Sun

- Flying Geese

- EEagle’s Nest

- Black Spruce

- Glacier Bay

- Bear Paw walking atop Gold Rush

From celestial skies to rugged terrain, each stitch brings Alaska’s breathtaking beauty to life. The finished quilt measures 52" x 71", making it a stunning tribute to nature’s grandeur.

I’ve been deep in retreat prep mode for my August gathering, which kicks off Sunday, August 24th. Bit by bit, I’m working through my to-do list—finishing bindings, printing and stuffing patterns, cutting bundles, and pricing. At this point, my garage could easily be mistaken for a very enthusiastic (and slightly chaotic) quilt shop!

Some of my quilters start rolling into town on Saturday, so the countdown is officially on. And just to keep things interesting—I still need to tackle a full cabin de-cobwebbing before the tour. Sadly, it’s not close enough to Halloween to pass them off as festive décor!

Soon,

Lynn

Sew'n Wild Oaks Class Was In Session

Hello Everyone,

 

There were a lot of Sew'n Wild Oaks girls in the classroom at In Between Stitches on Monday and Tuesday sharing companionship, and their works of art.  Lynnette showed us her completely finished Heritage masterpiece.

 

As soon as Rhonda finishes the binding, this beautiful BOM will be in the finished column.

Gail finished all of her Eagles Nest blocks for her Romancing Alaska quilt.

Valery is machine quilting her Homemade Holidays table runner.

 



We all need a little sunshine with the depressing news that is gripping the world.  Here are some cheery, bright spots for you to enjoy.

The machine quilted chicken wire is just the perfect finishing touch for Barbara's chicken quilt.

 

Suzanne is almost finished with her appliqued, heirloom quilt.  There are so many sweet touches on her quilt.

 

Melody put this Star Wars quilt together in a short period of time.  Her grandson is going to love it.

 



 

My the force be with all of us while we navigate through these troubling times.  The world as we knew it has changed, and we need to adapt along with it. 

We've been preparing for a big snow storm that is predicted for our area over the weekend into Monday.  This storm will really keep people inside!  We have been raking, and cleaning the yard before the pine needles get wet. We've also been moving firewood to the front porch for easy access.  It's no fun carrying wood through a foot or more of snow.  We also stocked up on food since we may not be able to get our of our driveway and onto the neighborhood street very easily.  We have propane for the generator and gas for the snow blower.  Bring it on Old Man Winter.....we are ready for you!

Soon,
Lynn