New York Beauty

While I know this isn't the best photo, This is a really great quilt. NY Beauty is a versatile block that looks good in traditional color schemes, batiks, bright jewel tones, and even in all neutrals. There as many ways to set the basic block as there are ways to color it too. This is a block that anyone can enjoy, no matter what their taste in fabrics. With the pre printed foundation, any sewer with a base knowledge of quilt making and the inclination can make this quilt. I am telling you all this because the workshop starts this Thursday, May 20, and we can fit in a few more. I can even email you the supply list if you want. You could even simply pick a focus fabric and go to your stash for the colors for the points- but why pass up the chance to buy a new piece or two of fabric. You Know you really want to.

Another big thing this week is that I will be the speaker at the First Dutchess Quilt Guild on Wednesday. I will present a short lecture entitled, The History of the Art Quilt, from Victoria to Today. I will have some of my pieces there for some in the cloth inspiration, but the majority of the lecture is supported by a PowerPoint presentation. There is no charge for guests, and I know that the evening will be exciting. We are having the reveal of the Seed Packet Challenge too. You probably have seen my version at the shoppe for the last month or so. If you need more information and directions the guild website is www.firstdutchessquilter.org I would love to see you there!!

And as we approach the weekend, Crazy Quilt Club and Tisket a Tasket are on Saturday. If you need the pattern I can email it to you. Diane will actually have her machine with her to show you some ways to get the most out of your decorative stitches. With that in mind, Stabilizers are the special, both water soluble and tear away versions. 10% off goes a long way with these items, and you wont believe the difference it can make in your work.