The Retreaters Arrive TODAY!

Hello Everyone,

 

From all over California, twenty-one retreaters on headed in their cars northeast to Snowflake Lodge for the annual Sew'n Wild Oaks retreat which begins promptly at noon today.  Retreat number two is in October.

 

The cabin is decorated, and most of the cobwebs and spiders have been banished from their homes.

All tutorials are printed and ready for learning.

Even one of the bathrooms is sporting a quilt or two.

More pictures tomorrow of the quilters arrival and set up.  Dinner tonight at the Lodge then dessert at Wilder's Last Resort.  Good times ahead for the next four days.  Stay tuned!  Join us in spirit as we quilt our way through the week.

Soon,
Lynn

We Do I Begin?

Hello Everyone,

 

Where do I begin to get caught up on my blogging?  My sister Gail and I have been traveling around California for the last week attending quilting events.  I'm going to start with the most recent activity first, and slowly get caught up over the next two days.

 

I taught my Grammy Squares pattern and class yesterday at Alden Lane Nursery in Livermore, California.  The classes are held in conjunction with Quilting in the Garden which takes place this weekend. 

 

 

The girls were good sports and posed for a "Hometown Hooters" photo.  They were a "hoot". Starting Saturday, hundreds of quilts will be on display hanging from the ancient oak trees.  It is quite an event filled with so much eye candy.

 



The class was extremely productive.  Their fabrics selections were great!  So creative and so much fun for me to see great variations on my pattern.

 

The classroom in the nursery is the best place to be inspired and quilt!  It's bright, airy, large and quilts decorate the room.



 If you look closely at the blocks, you will see a frog wearing a bikini. 

We enjoyed our lunch in the greenhouse.

By the end of the day the design wall was decorated with Grammy Squares.

A couple of years ago, Bonnie attended my Once Upon a Vine class during Quilting in the Garden and brought her finished product.  Well done Bonnie!

 

Over the last week, Gail and I have literally met hundreds of quilters.  We've had a ball! At one point, Gail said she's having the time of her life. How lucky we are to be able to fill our days meeting great people, seeing beautiful quilts, laughing, receiving and giving hugs, filling our overflowing cups with inspiration, and just plain fun. 

When I started down this quilt designing road, I had absolutely no idea how rewarding this was going to be.  Quilters are the kindest people on the planet.  We appreciate you, your kind words, your hugs, your inspiration, and the love you extend to us.  We are so blessed.

Soon,
Lynn

It's Showtime!

Hello Everyone,

 

Today I will be in my booth at the Sierra Quilt Guild's annual show in Sonora, CA at the fairgrounds.

 

 

We started with this blank canvas around 11am.

First the quilts go up on their stands along with the lights.  Then the magic begins when we place the props and product.

For this show, I brought my favorite old sled from the cabin to use in the display.

The booth is filled with lots and lots of goodies.

I feel like I'm playing house when I'm creating the areas for each quilt.

I will be demonstrating Patchwork Math throughout the entire show.

I would say I have a real autumn theme going on here.

 

Many thanks to my sister Gail, and Mr. Joe for driving, hauling, hanging, and placing each and every item you see.  This wouldn't happen without their help.

 

Soon,

Lynn