Checking Off My List

Hello Everyone,

 

I've been very quiet for the last couple of days because I've been sewing up a storm.  I had two whole days to myself to work on my projects.  The first project was finishing the borders on Heartfire......check.

 

Another project was finishing up a batch of Mittens With Moxie......check

.....double check.

My third project was finishing three yo-yo trees.......check.  I cut an old (fake) pearl necklace apart and glued them to the trees.  I actually wore the pearls in high school.  I wasn't doing my impersonation of Laverne and Shirley....I WAS Laverne! I still have my necklace with an "L" on it.  I drew the line when it came to poodle skirts! My mother said I looked like a feather bed tied in the middle.   I'll leave you with that visual and move on to the next project.

 

Two more Nostalgic pillow tops done.....check

.....and double check.

The Season's Greetings center is the same in each pillow, yet they look entirely different.  The first pillow is more of a Winter pillow and will work for St. Patrick's Day too for my Irish friend.

The Preview Party hosted by In Between Stitches is this Sunday at the Purple Orchid Inn here in Livermore.  Heartfire will be there along with pearl-studded Christmas trees, and mittens.  Maybe I'll wear pearls too!

I have another whole day to myself, no classes, no decorating, just a whole day of TIME.  What a wonderful gift to myself.

Soon,
Lynn

Sew'n Wild Oaks Class is in Session

Hello Everyone,

 

Yesterday was the 2nd Tuesday of the month and that means it's Sew'n Wild Oaks day at In Between Stitches.  The girls have prepared a quilting feast for you.

 

My sister Gail finished her borders on her 3-D Noughts and Crosses quilt.  This beautiful pattern is from Sue Abrey's Pick Four book.  There were many ohhh's and ahhhh's when this flimsy went up on the design wall!  Gail and I will be teaching this quilt in March of next year at In Between Stitches.

 

 

Barbara finished up two Nostalgic Christmas pillows yesterday.

 



 

She stitched in the ditch, put on the backing and voila, she is going to have an instant splash of color for the Holidays in her home.

Gail worked on her borders for Country Charmer.  The next time you see this quilt, it will be on my quilting machine.

Suzanne worked on her home for October Magic.  Pumpkins started decorating the outside of her house throughout the day.  This is going to be a stunner when she's finished.

 

 

Judy finished all of her corner blocks for Toyland Tree.  She's so determined to get this quilt finished and it's going to be an heirloom when it's done.

 



Marti is starting to applique her house for Chelsea Cottage by Blackbird Designs.  Love the colors of this little house!  It is so warm and cozy.

Evelynne finished her barn roof for Harvest of Hope.  I would love to have a roof this colorful on my house!

Barbara brought in her Midnight Star quilt by Mary Hickey.  This is a fun and easy pattern and Barbara did a wonderful with color selection when she attended my class last year.

Kathy, one of the "regulars" was unable to attend, but she brought in her FINISHED Party in the Garden quilt earlier in the month to show me.  It is amazing!  What is even more amazing is that this was Kathy's first attempt at applique!

The corner block finishes at 6".  Does that give you an idea just how small she made the little hexie flowers??  This was one of Kathy's personal additions to the quilt.....and what a gorgeous addition!

 Perfection.

My girls are the best and they are finishers.  So many beautiful, beautiful quilts and projects are completed month after month.  I've decided to clear my calendar and offer this class twice a month beginning in January.  So, on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays, the classroom will be full of ladies Sew'n their Wild Oaks and finishing up many more projects for you to see and be inspired.

Soon,
Lynn

Harvest of Hope Class is in Session

Hello Everyone,

 

Just a few pictures from the Harvest of Hope class yesterday.  The girls have been busy over the last month creating beautiful visions of Autumn.

 

I love how Barbara created the straw on her scarecrow.  Great fence fabric too!

 

The straw was very realistic.

Wouldn't an orchard full of these apples be beautiful?  Are you reading this Candace from Squash House Quilts?  I would love to have you and Mr. Squash grow some checked apples next to your plaid pumpkins next year.  You'd make a fortune!

White pumpkins, purple pumpkins, green pumpkins, and orange pumpkins filled the classroom.

The girls have been having fun selecting the fabrics for their quilts.  Some purchased kits and some are "winging it" on their own, and they are doing a fantastic job.  I will be putting more kits together soon down at the shop.  I'll let you know when they are ready for purchase.

 

Then you can start planting seeds and start working on your "Harvest" for next year.

 



 

 

I'm off to the shop this morning for the day, then Sew'n Wild Oaks class tomorrow.  Busy week in the making here!  Make your day and week count.

 

Soon,

Lynn