Heritage Photo Shoot

Hello Everyone,

 

Day two of pictures from the photo shoot.  This time, Heritage takes center stage.

 

 

All of the following pictures were taken at Calaveras Big Trees State Park in Northern California. Just so you have some perspective on how large this tree is, the quilt measures 93" x 93".  No, the quilt is not levitating.  It is on a quilt stand, and through the power of the "retouch" button on my photo software, I can eliminate the stand.  The tricky part is getting the stand level in terrain that is anything but level.

 

 

There are many huge trees that have toppled over throughout the centuries.  You can see what's left of the root system from this tree.  While we were in the park, there was a crew from the California Department of Forestry felling diseased trees.  We heard life end for three trees on Thursday.  Sad but necessary.  We heard and felt the "timber".  It certainly rattled Mazey.

Please keep in mind that Mr. Joe and I are not professional photographers.  We take whatever lighting nature and the Almighty Lighting Director provides. We try to find interesting backdrops to showcase the quilt as well as the surroundings.

Another massive stump covered in moss.  This tree was taken down by man for profit.....criminal if you ask me.

This quilt is made totally from Macie's Journal fabrics by Judie Rothermel for Marcus Fabrics.

We will be kitting this quilt at In Between Stitches in the identical fabrics.  I will be teaching the Heritage class on Saturday, June 11th.

There was a bit of snow off in the distance.  I'm sure after the storm yesterday, the mountains are now covered with snow.  We drove back to the city in a torrential rainstorm.  What a difference a day makes when it comes to the weather.

I'm off to Cloth & Quilts in Turlock today to teach Grammy Squares.  I'm sure I will come home with some great pictures to show you.

Soon,
Lynn

Butterscotch Baskts Photo Shoot

 Hello Everyone,

Yesterday was photo shoot day for Butterscotch Baskets.  This beautiful shot was taken at the overlook at Calaveras Big Trees State Park, just three miles from the cabin.

 

Then we headed to Fly In lake which is just a mile from the cabin to get the next series of pictures.  It was early morning and there was dew on the grass along with a lot of goose droppings.  Mazey was in heaven, while we gingerly watched our step.  I think the lake was named Fly In because of the geese.  It is way too small for any planes to attempt a landing.

 



 

I love how this picture shows the detailed quilting by Diane.

 



This is my favorite image of the whole bunch....and I took over 100 pictures yesterday.  Right after I took this one, the wind blew the whole quilt and stand over flat on her face.  Luckily it stayed out of the water.....now the dried goose poop is another story.  This quilt is so heavy it would have sunk like a stone had it blown into the water.

This area is the little slice of heaven where we live part-time.  This is where the creative juices start flowing when I'm surrounded in such beauty.
 

A couple of years ago, my son, granddaughter and I swam out to the wooden rafts in the middle of the lake.  It was a crisp Autumn day and my goose bumps had goose bumps.  It was the last swim of the season. It was a true Autumn Landscape just as in the name of the fabric in this quilt, Autumn Landscape by Lynette Jensen for RJR Fabrics.  Kits will be available soon, so you too can make your little slice of heaven.  I'll keep you posted when they become available.

 

 



Soon,
Lynn

I Heart Butterscotch Baskets

Hello Everyone,

 

Just a tease this morning.  Butterscotch Baskets is now in the finish column.  All I need now is some good lighting to take a picture of the entire quilt.  By the time I took the last stitch last night, it was way too late for a good picture. 

 

Soon,

Lynn