Inspiration, and sale continues

Can you believe that Thanksgiving is apon us? We will be closed Thursday, Friday and Saturday. However, to say thank you to you my valued customers I have extended the Pattern Clearance sale for Tuesday and Wednesday. There are still some really great patterns on the wall.



I will use the space made available on the wall by this sale for the new Wonderfil Threads. I am very excited to have these. The rayons are stunning and i have had no trouble with them at all, even is a fussy machine with an old needle and sewing through freezer paper on the backs of the appliques. The zig zags were done with a bronze color that honestly looks almost metallic. The shine is bringing out the magpie in me. The block is the one we will do in August as we work our new Block of the month. This sample is done in machine applique, with the rayons I already told you about, in reproduction fabrics from my stash, centered in a unbleached muslin background. This combination gives a classic look that goes well in a colonial or country decor. I guarantee that no matter what your tastes, this block of the month will keep your winter bright and cheerful, and full of inspiration. ( the batteries died in the camera so I will show you a photo in the next post )

Once we are past Thanksgiving, and into the Holiday season, we have the Cardinal Block workshop on December 4. In class you will make the cardinal, and can finish it into a pillow size piece with a scrappy border that is Diane's version, or one of the published versions, set with log cabins, or nine patch blocks. Yes, you still can get it done for THIS holiday, and you can leave it up all winter too.

Lastly for now, I want to share with you some inspiration, SAQA has put their new portfolio on their website in digital format. These are members who are actively showing in galleries and quilt shows. They are some of the top people in the Art Quilt World. The pieces show great craftsmanship, strong design and composition and incredible use of color. check it out. http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/saqa/portfolio17/#/1/OnPage If this link takes a while, you can also google SAQA and there is a button on the left of the homepage for portfolio 17. Enjoy!!!