Getting The Quilting Done

Hello Everyone,

The past few days, I have been working on completing the quilting on my Queen Size Feathered Star.  It is slow going, but is well worth the effort!  I am really liking how it is turning out.  

Yesterday, I was able to set in the very center star. I used a variegated poly thread.  One of the things I like best about it is the shimmer.  In fact throughout the entire quilt I am using various poly threads because of that reason.

You really can't see the sheen in the photos, but you can see the stitching and it is making my heart sing.

The feathers and flames work so well together, don't you think?  

Curly and loving it!  Cross your fingers, that I will get most of the rest done today.  But more realistically it will happen sometime over the weekend.

Stay tuned for more updates on the progress and the BIG reveal!!

Until Next Time...

Getting The Quilting Done

YAY!! I Am Quilting My Own Quilt!

Hello Everyone,

Remember a few blog posts ago, I said I wanted to start quilting my own quilts in 2013?  Well, I started yesterday.  After 12 years of customer quilts... I am now focusing on my own.  Believe me, I have a TON of unfinished quilt tops that need quilting.  A good guess would be around 30 tops or so.

The first top to grace the long arm is my Summer Solstice quilt.  This is the one that I am affectionately referring to as "I Am NOT Afraid of color".  It is a Judy Niemeyer pattern and all paper pieced.  

I will be teaching this class in April in Sturbridge, MA.  You can find out the details by clicking here for my schedule.

Some beads and feathers.  So far, I am using all variegated thread and loving it immensely.

The variegated thread that I am using in the green area is called Citrus Cooler, that is the color.

Since I am just starting this quilt, I haven't even rolled it yet, but hopefully it moves along pretty quickly.  I can't wait to finish it up.  

I am using Quilter's Dream Wool batting in this one for something a little different.

Until Next Time...

YAY!! I Am Quilting My Own Quilt!

Random Fun

Hello Everyone,

In my studio this weekend, I was also inspired by color too!  Here are some of the photos I took to share with you.

Just into the shop... lots of brand new African fabrics.  Some are already loaded into the online shop and I am working on getting the rest in as you are reading this.  You can find them here.

New Kaffe Fassett ribbons... just delicious... they can be found here.  Speaking of Kaffe...

I worked on my friend Justine's Kaffe quilt that she began working on eons ago and then had given to me eons ago... finally we both have it done!!

Don't you just love this quilt?  I was so glad it was done for her, that as soon as I had it off the machine, I got in the car and hand delivered it to her and she loved it.  Now she has to bind it... soon.  It is a biggie too  118" X 128".  Certainly will keep her warm!!

Until Next Time...

Random Fun

A Difficult Decision

Hello Everyone,

For some time now I have been contemplating a change in my business.  The time has now come.  For 12 years I have been quilting customer quilts on my long arm, it is now time for me to retire this part of my business.  Let me say that I have enjoyed everyone of my customers throughout the years and have met soooo many good friends and have learned a lot from each and every one.  

This has been a difficult decision for me to make and I thank all of you for entrusting me with your beautiful creations.  

Let me assure you though, NOTHING ELSE in my business will change.  I will elaborate...

As many of you know, about 3 years ago, I began my online fabric shop and it has grown and I am loving every minute.  This is definitely a different facet of my business and I intend on devoting more time here to bring you the best fabrics, notions, patterns, and kits at the best prices online.

As you may or may not know, I have also become a Nationally Certified Judy Niemeyer Teacher.  This is part of my business that I want to grow!  I have always loved teaching and have already been hitting the road at guilds and quilt shops.  

I would love to come to yours, if you will have me.  Just send me an e-mail.  In the meantime, you can find my schedule here and my current list of workshops here.

In my plans, you will also find me doing lots more designing.  As you know I have been designing for Quilt Magazine and have also begun for others.  This is another part of my business that I would like to grow.  Oh, and I will continue to podcast, do free tutorials, and just plain blog about my quilty happenings.

So rest assured Canton Village Quilt Works is still alive and kicking, it is just growing in a different direction.

In short, 

1.  I will finish quilting all the quilts I currently have in my possession.

2.  As of today, I will no longer accept quilts to be quilted.

3.  My online shop will continue to grow and provide you with top quality fabrics.  If you haven't yet shopped in my shop, give it a look by clicking here, you won't be disappointed!

4.  I will be teaching, lecturing, and doing trunk shows on a regular basis.  If you would like to have me come to your shop or guild, send me an e-mail.

5.  Designing quilts will be on the upswing!

That is it in a nutshell.  I am glad that you will all be with me on this journey, you will have first row seats right here on my blog.

Thank you all!!

Until Next Time...

A Difficult Decision