Wind It Up Wednesday

Hello Everyone,

Yesterday was a fun day in the studio.  When I first opened up my classroom, I not only wanted to teach there, but also to provide a place for quilters to come and finish up those UFOs.  We all have them don't we??  This is one of the best days.  I love spending time with everyone that comes and thoroughly enjoy seeing what they are working on too!

Let me show you some of the things everyone worked on today.

I was doing the layout of my Bali Bed Runner.  YES... I will be kitting this and will have it for sale in our online shop soon.  In the meantime, if you would like the pattern you can purchase it by clicking here.  In the meantime, I am having such fun with this pattern.  I love the fabrics and I am loving the layout now that I have it down.

Fran was working on this One Block Wonder.  The original fabric was weathervanes, how cool is that?

Leslie worked on a few Advent calendars.  Very cute panels!

Nancy was working on a wonderful baby quilt.  She used the Slideshow pattern, which you can find here and all Kaffe Fassett fabrics which you can find here.  I love how it came out!! Lucky baby!!

Lorraine was working on her Indian Summer Quilt.  I love her batiks that she picked.  This quilt is going to be drop dead gorgeous!  You can find the pattern here and batiks here.

Leslie began cutting a new project and Karen had her One Block Wonder on the wall.

Karen was working on the same quilt that Roberta had completed.  Two different quilts, two different looks.

Roberta finished sewing the body of her Indian Summer Quilt together, isn't it gorgeous?

This is why I LOVE Wind It Up Wednesday!

Until Next Time...

Wind It Up Wednesday

Wind It Up Wednesday

Hello Everyone,

Yesterday was an open sew day (Wind It Up Wednesday) at the studio.  These days are so important to me because I get to see and be inspired by what other quilters are doing.  Many of the ladies that attend are regulars and there are always newbies.  

I would like to share with you what inspired me yesterday...

Nancy was working on this Christmas Pineapple.   I really like the fabrics that she chose.

This little helper is a Pocket To Go by Atkinson Designs.  Pat had this stuffed with all the things that you need to sew with, yes including the dreaded seam ripper.  

You can find this pattern in my shop by clicking here.

The ladies all chatting about... well... all things quilty, what else!!

Fran was making these sweet corduroy pants for her granddaughters.

Pat made this great Halloween table runner.

I, of course, was working on some paper piecing using Kaffe Fassett.  Oh by the way, the NEW FALL Kaffe Fassett Fabrics are being delivered today!!! So stay tuned for some beautiful fabrics.  Find them by clicking here... 

Nancy was also working on a braided table runner, in gorgeous batiks.

Here is a little peek at what my design is looking like.

If you would like to see more photos from the day, just click here.

Until Next Time...

Wind It Up Wednesday

Sewing on Wednesday

Hello Everyone,

Yesterday was open sew or Wind It Up Wednesday at my studio classroom.  People register online and then come and sit and sew on whatever project they are working on for the whole day.  It is tons of fun and inspirational to see what everyone is working on at the time.

Let's take a little tour of what some of the ladies brought along with with yesterday.

Kaffe goodness in zig zag formation.

Such a cute applique quilt that Deb made for her granddaughter.

Beautiful Cherrywood fabric goodness that Caroline brought to play.

Leslie brought this t-shirt quilt that she made for a gift.

Quilts of Valor blocks.

Dress up dolls... super cute!

The design wall on one side... see my stars?

Beautiful applique on the other side.

Beautiful teal and tourquoise.

A beautiful BOM that Leslie did through my online shop.  This still can be found on my site as a complete kit in the clearance section!! Just click here to find it.

Everyone busy working.

Deb made her first pillowcase ever!

Roberta's ring toss quilt... LOVE!

My 2 Baby Sisters quilt being joined together.  Find the pattern and the kit by clicking here.

It was a great day!!

Until Next Time...

Sewing on Wednesday

Inspirational

Hello Everyone,

As many of you know, I have open sew days at my studio.  These are days when you can come and work on whatever projects that you happen to be making at the time.  I love these days because I get to sew too!  But I always love what the others bring along.  

They are always different and constantly inspiring!!  Here are a few from Wind It Up Wednesday.

Nancy's bed quilt... borders in progress.

Sabrina laying out her wheels. Too fun!!

Leslie's mini Schlep bag made all from Kaffe Fassett fabrics.

Nancy's quilt with borders on... it is HUGE!!

Leslie finished a Yellow Brick Road quilt.

Now I must tell you there were quite a few more photos, but the quilts were to be given as gifts and or not to be revealed yet.  Therefore, I could not post them here per request of the quilter.  But trust me there was definitely LOTS more inspiration.

What inspires you?  Leave me a comment to let me know.

For some more inspiration, click here to see me blog post on Quilt Magazine's site today and leave me a comment there too with your thoughts.

Until Next Time...

Inspirational

Wind It Up Wednesday

Hello Everyone,

Don't adjust your computer screens, it is Friday.  But I wanted to do a post about my day in the studio classroom on Wind it Up Wednesday.

The day started out great when Leslie brought in some show and tell.  She did a beautiful job and wonderful way to start the day!

Roberta got busy quilting her chevron quilt that she completed in the last open sew.

Karen brought in some show and tell... a little appliqué and piecing.  Beautiful!

Leslie started putting up her One Block Wonder on the design wall.  Wait until you see how this is turning out.

Karen began quilting this beauty she had last time at the open sew.

Ooooo... and I am in LOVE with Lorraine's Kaffe quilt.

Karen is busy quilting away.

Yay!! Roberta finished the quilting and is pretty happy too, don't you think?

Yay!  Look what Nancy finished... the Cactus Flower Table Runner from the class that she took from me!  It is gorgeous!!  Great job, Nancy!  The pattern can be found here.

Here is my Indian Summer progress.... it is coming along.  The pattern can be found here.

Leslie finished the layout of her One Block Wonder!  It is gorgeous and she looks pretty pleased.

One last thing... Leslie brought in another show and tell.  It was an oldie, but is a goodie!!

Until Next Time...

Wind It Up Wednesday