Quilted Works

In January I did a trunk show at a fabulous shop in St. George, Utah called Quilted Works.  You should see this shop!  Very fun!  3 or 4 large rooms with various styles of fabric in each room and a large classroom.  I did take a couple of shots:

 Hey, there I am on the front door!  Guess this is the right place.

 This is my pattern they are using for their "Row of the Month" program.  You can choose either the yellow or green border.  They are kitting it using many of my fabrics from the Sorbet Garden line.

 So many pretty fabrics to see. . .

 The cutting table. . .

 More trims and quilts and fabrics. . .

A whole other room with even more fabrics and quilts.

It was a treat to visit this vibrant shop and meet all the quilters there.  It was an added bonus to me to be able to see some of my family members that live in that area.  I had a great time, and am so grateful to my family for bringing some of their works to show, too.

Here is a link to the Quilted Works blog, where you can read about the trunk show and see pictures of the show:

Quilted Works first post
Quilted Works second post

(I am now having some trouble getting the first link to work, so go to the Quilted Works blog and scroll down to their post on Jan 17 if it doesn't work for you.)

Well that's all for today.  Hope you're having a wonderful day!

Here and There

 Last week I was busy with these cute kids.  Aren't grandkids the best?!
   

Then, on the weekend I went to Michigan to teach a workshop.  I was at the Creative Loop in Paris, Michigan.  They have some beautiful quilts displayed in the shop.

We worked on the Trellis quilt.  This has been one of my most popular workshops.  We worked a little on piecing, learned some good tips and tricks, then we worked on applique and I shared my method and helpful hints.  Then the quilt is finished off with prairie points.

We had a nice BIG workspace!

 That piecing is coming along nicely. . .

 I didn't remember to take a group photo until some of the ladies were gone, but here is part of the group.

During my trunk show, I showed one of my newest quilts, Around the Town.  Guess what?  Several of the quilters there had already made this pattern.  (They got it from the magazine, American Patchwork and Quilting.)  The single pattern is now available on my website.

Two ladies had used my fabrics from the Elizabeth's Letter's line--didn't they turn out great!  I really like the green stripe as the border, don't you?

 One quilter had done her version in different fabrics.  I LOVE this one!  The dark houses and flowers on the light background really pop.  I can't wait to see it with the border on.  I hope she remembers to send me a picture!

 If you have made up one of my patterns in a different color way, I would LOVE to see it.  After all, variety is the spice of life!

Going to Paris

I should have told you about this before, but I want to invite you to come to my next event.  It is in Paris, Michigan.  (France would have been nice, too, but so many of you would not come that far.) I am going there next weekend to teach a workshop and trunk show.  (Aug. 12 & 13)

I am so excited about this.  We are really going to have a good time.  The shop that is hosting the event is  The Creative Loop--and they have been so great to work with.  Sounds like they have everything ready.
There will be a workshop on Friday and the All Day Sew on Saturday with my trunk show some where in the middle.  I am gathering up tons of quilts and stories to share.

Here I am doing a trunk show last year.  The quilt behind me, TRELLIS is the one we are doing in our workshop on Friday.

 This trunk show was at Bryce Canyon last year.  If you want to read about how much fun it was, look here.

Here is the flyer for the events  at the Creative Loop in Paris, Michigan next week.   Please note that the time for the Trunk Show is NOON on Saturday, not 2:00.  

If you live anywhere near Paris, Michigan, I would so love to see you there.  It is always fun to meet the people you "know" online.  So please come join us.  (I have prizes!!)  Tell me if you are coming and I will bring you something special.

If you want me to come to your area,  just invite me!  We would have so much fun together!

Are you following my friend Jacquelynne's Book Blog Tour each day?  I have been, too.  I'm also hopping on over to see what's happening at the WANTOBE Quilter Campaign--So much to do there is hardly time to quilt!!!  (NEVER)