Day 2 of Paradise in the Pines Retreat

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We are in day 2 of teaching the Paradise in Blooms retreat and are having a blast.  The ladies have been working diligently.  They have progressed so much and I want to share some photos with you.

Paradise In The Pines Retreat

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I have been very busy in Arizona.  Last week I taught two classes in Phoenix and this week I am in Flagstaff teaching the Technique of the Month retreat, Paradise In Blooms.  Because I have been so busy, I have been remiss in posting on my blog.  So I am up early and thought I would share some photos from the retreat with you.  These ladies have been fabulous and are doing so well!  Enjoy the pics...

Bali Bed Runner Class in Phoenix, AZ

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I just wrapped up teaching a 3 day class in Phoenix, AZ at Quiltz.  This class is so much fun to teach as the students learn so much.  We do several fabulous techniques in this class to achieve such a classic design.  But again, one of my favorite things is to see the colors that all the students have picked out.  We were able to get accomplished the arcs, the melons, and the center star units.  Also, showed them the cool curved piecing technique that you can watch right here.  This little video was done by me!  

Let me show you just a few pics from the class.  I have tons more in an album that you can see by clicking on the link a the end of this blog post.

Vintage Compass Class in Mesa, AZ

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On Tuesday and Wednesday, I taught a two day class at A Quilter's Oasis in Mesa, AZ.  It was a jam packed class.  I had 19 students and they were all phenomenal.  But what I like best is that everyone's quilts are so different, but beautiful!  I had such a great time in class and I think that everyone else did too. I wanted to share some pictures with you...

Top is Complete!

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Yesterday, I showed you my One For All Seasons Table Runner... almost done.  Now the top is actually complete and I just have to share it with you.  I really like it, it reminds me of spring and I could use some right now.  It has been so bitter cold and more snow is on the way tomorrow... another 3-6 inches.  Someone please make it stop!!!  Well for now, I have this bright little spot...

One For All Seasons

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I have been busily working on this great pattern, One For All Seasons.  One of my favorite things about this pattern is that it is quick, beautiful, and only requires 3 fabrics!!  If you haven't tried paper piecing or have wanted to try Judy Niemeyer paper piecing this is a good one to try.  Yes, there are curves, but don't let that turn you away.  Let's take a look...

The Raffle Quilt....

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Yesterday, I spent the day with four of my quilting friends at the studio.  We spent the day sewing the raffle quilt for the Flights and Fantasies Quilt Show 2015 together.  It was a great day to sew as it was pretty cold and snowing.  

My Day with The Paddlewheel

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Yesterday, I finished my Paddlewheel!!  This little topper took no time whatsoever!  If you want a quick paper piecing project this is for you!

Paradise In Blooms Quilted!!!

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I am beyond excited my Paradise in Blooms came back from my phenomenal quilter, Margaret Solomon Gunn.  She did some fabulous work with her threads.  I asked her to stitch in the ditch on most everything and then do some beautiful fill in many of the areas and just use her creativity.  Without any further ado....

Paddlewheel!

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So remember I said I was beginning two new projects?? Yup, I already started. The first one is the Paddlewheel.  I am loving it because it is going together very quickly.

Beginning Two New Projects

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Have you ever finished one project and then began two NEW ones at the same time??  Since I just finished the Paradise In Blooms, I had to start a new one or two.  Let me show you my fabric selections.

The Amazing Quilting....

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So as you know, I sent off my Paradise in Blooms to be quilted by my friend, Margaret Solomon Gunn.  I don't have time right now to quilt and Margaret does awesome work!!! I want to share it with you.

All the photos belong to Margaret and are being used with her permission.

It Was A Fantastic Class

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This past weekend I had the pleasure of teaching the Feathered Star to a wonderful group of ladies.  Their color choices were phenomenal.  We had a great time and I believe they learned quite a bit.  Here are a few pics for you!

The FIXED Quilt!

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Two days ago, I showed you my Paradise in Blooms (pattern and kit can be found here)quilt, but the version that had a mistake in it.  But this blog post has the newly corrected version!  I just had to correct it as it just would have eaten at me leaving it the way it was.  Here it is....

The Borders Are On and the Top is DONE... and Then A Mistake.....

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As most of you know, we in Connecticut were snowed in on Tuesday.  So I spent a good portion of the day sewing to complete my Paradise in Blooms.  I joined the center medallion and then yesterday, I made the borders and attached them.  I am sure you want to see the completed quilt, right?

The Appliqué is All Stitched Down!!

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Yesterday was an exciting day, I got all the appliqué stitched down on my Paradise in Blooms! Now I can begin to piece all the units together to complete the quilt top!  Happy Dance!  Only a couple more days.  Let's take a peek!

Four Baskets of Flowers Done

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I have been hard at work preparing my appliqué.  Yesterday, I worked on preparing all the appliqué pieces, and was able to get all the basket appliqué pieces complete an on the baskets.  Now just to sew them down.

Let The Appliqué Begin!

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It has been a few days since I posted on my progress on the Paradise in Blooms Quilt.  But guess, what??  I have begun the appliqué process, Yahoo!!!  Anyone who knows me, knows that I am not fond of slowing down to do appliqué, but I do love it on a quilt.  It makes the quilt really unique.  Let's take a look...

Parts and Pieces

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If you read my previous blog post you know that I am now beginning to join the various units of the Paradise In Blooms together.  I am joining them into groups to prepare to apply the appliqué. Here is a look at my progress and some of the groupings.

Baskets Are Done, Joining The Units Has Commenced!

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Right now I am getting excited, I have not only finished the baskets, but I am now piecing the top together!  First, I must piece the units together in small groupings then have the prepared appliqué ready to place on the small groupings.  Then the whole quilt can be sewn together!!  EEEEK!! Almost there, let's take a peek...