Manteca Quilters Show

 

Hello Everyone,

 

Just a quick post to show you the Sew'n Wild Oaks booth at the Manteca Quilters show at the San Joaquin County Fairgrounds in Stockton, CA. this weekend, March 5th & 6th, 2016.

 



We started with this look at 11am and had the booth all pulled together by 1:30pm.  Thanks to the help of Mr. Joe and my sister Gail.

I LOVE pulling my booth together.  I LOVE having a blank canvas and turn it into a comfortable, attractive space that draws quilters in who want to just sit in the booth and soak it all in.

This booth was a little challenging because it is 16' deep and only 10' wide.  It is not a Double Wide Paradise like the Toby Keith song.  We ended up getting rid of two tables and opened up our space, so quilters would have more room to shop.

Having said that, our booth is a cute as a bugs ear!

While we were setting up, many of the guild members stopped by and showered us with compliments.

I bring my quilts, patterns and props from home. I pack up product from In Between Stitches which decorate the tables with "must have" items.  It's the perfect blend of quilting goodies.

 Mr. Joe made a bunch of Strip'n Sews, and ruler holders out of wine barrels.

 

Stop on by, and we'll leave the light on for you.

 



Soon,
Lynn

Butterscotch Progress

Hello Everyone,

 

I'm making good progress on Butterscotch Baskets. 

 



 

I made four of each block for a total of 80 Ohio Star blocks.  Put all 80 blocks in the finished column.

 



They I sewed them together with the little red "button" in the middle. I can put all twenty of these in the finished column.

I just need to make five more basket blocks.

Then I'll make a few more pinwheels and start sewing it together.

Then it should look like this!  All of the fabrics I'm using are from the Autumn Landscape line by Lynette Jensen for RJR Fabrics. Throw in a few fabrics from Sand and Stone too. This is a large quilt, but the task is much easier when it's broken down into manageable sections.  The quilt will be offered as a block of the month through RJR fabrics and local quilt shops.  She will make her debut into society while on display in RJR's booth at Spring Quilt Market in Salt Lake City in May.  How exciting is that!!! 

I'm going to put this all aside today while I prepare for my booth at the Manteca Quilters show at the San Joaquin County Fairgrounds this weekend, March 5th and 6th. Gail and I hope to see a lot of you local quilters at the show.  Come on by to see us and our adorable booth this Saturday or Sunday.

Soon,
Lynn

Let's Make a Diehl Class was in Session

Hello Everyone,

 

Last Saturday we giggled our way through my Let's Make a Diehl class at In Between Stitches.  In fact, we were "in stitches" for the majority of the day.

 



It's a wonder this group got anything done.....but boy did they!

Kim Diehl fabrics covered every table and in some cases chairs.

Here's a compilation of just some of the blocks the girls made.

Here are some more just waiting for their frames around the outside.

 

Can you spot the oopsie?

Now it's all better.

 

This wasn't just a quilting class, it was a therapy class punctuated with laughter throughout the entire day.  Some of the girls are born comedians which makes the day of learning so much fun, and stress free.  Maybe that's why they finished so many blocks.  We all were having a great time and enjoyed being together, surrounded by beautiful fabrics and beautiful people.  You make my "job" so easy!

Now about my "problem child" table......you girls cracked me up.....and you know who you are! 

Soon,
Lynn