The Grand Finale

Sep 11, 2012

Hello Everyone,I had promised an the second post of the 4th of July Class that I taught for yesterday, unfortunately I was soooo tired, I never got to writing the post. But have no fear, I am sharing it now!!These ladies are making some masterpieces in some wonderful color combos.Some of the techniques they learned in class are:Pinless curved piecingOrganized chain piecing of your foundation piecesFloating pointsStacking your fabrics for quick cutting through up to 24 layersQuick cutting foundation papersCutting curves with a rotary cutterThe value of a glue penPartial seamingand much, much more...Unit S and A joined together.Some vibrant...

Celebrating the 4th of July

Sep 09, 2012

Hello EveryoneYesterday was the first day of a two day workshop that I am teaching. This workshop is a Judy Niemeyer paper piecing workshop on the 4th of July pattern. It can be found in my shop here.I wanted to share some photos from the day. It was a good day filled with tons of learning, laughing, and creativity... not to mention a room filled with absolutely lovely people!First up... This quilt is a close up of Judy Niemeyer's actual quilt. I have with me a trunk show that I am showing my students throughout the weekend. They are a combination...

Two Wonderful Days!

Aug 17, 2012

Hello Everyone,I spent Wednesday evening and all day on Thursday with a wonderful group of ladies! I had been invited to the Clamshell Quilt Guild in Waterford, CT to do a lecture and trunk show on Wednesday and then a Judy Niemeyer workshop on Thursday.Needless to say, they were very welcoming and I had a fantastic time.Here I am showing some of my designs. First up my cover quilt from the June/July 2012 issue of Quilt Magazine, Island Breeze.My design, Paradise Island.My design Diamonds Down Under.My design Raspberry Roll.Judy Niemeyer's quilt Bali Bed Runner.My Judy Niemeyer quilt, A Touch of...