I have been very busy in the studio. I worked on some of the linens for the renfaire vendor and now I have another challenge. I have been offered a chance to teach classes at a local Hancock Fabric Store! This is a great opportunity for me. I have to make samples of each project I plan to teach though, and all of a sudden, I am swamped with sewing!
Here are the prototypes of the bags I was going to use for one class. These didn't work out. The ones that did, are on display at the store. Of course, I forgot to take photos before taking them there!
I will also be teaching beginning quilting at the store. Here is the sampler quilt I am working on for that:
It is made from Laurel Burch fabrics. She passed away this year. I love her fabric line. She was a great artist and inspiration!
While working on all these projects, I would sometimes get overwhelmed. When that happened, I worked on one of my UFO projects. This is the "U is for Unicorn" quilt that will take me years to finish...if I ever do! Here is the 'A' block as I had left it partially done, about 10 months ago:Here are the prototypes of the bags I was going to use for one class. These didn't work out. The ones that did, are on display at the store. Of course, I forgot to take photos before taking them there!
I will also be teaching beginning quilting at the store. Here is the sampler quilt I am working on for that:
It is made from Laurel Burch fabrics. She passed away this year. I love her fabric line. She was a great artist and inspiration!
And here is the progress I've made on it:
Next we have the pin cushion project. I am not sure why I am trying this one. It has been like a puzzle piecing project for me! The book shows what they are supposed to look like when completed. I have it all pinned in place and next, I have to sew it together, by hand.
Finally, I was inspired by a fellow quilter who has been working on a Pineapple quilt for ages. She is also doing her project by hand. I wanted to layout the flowers I have made so far in my hexagon quilt. There are 39 of them now!
Now you know why I have been so quiet on my blog again! If I don't post before turkey day, I wish you all a wonderful holiday!
2 comments:
I hate to tell you, but I am doing the Flowering Snowball by hand and the Pineapple by machine. I hope it doesn't ruin your inspiration!
Very nice projects and that is so great that you have been asked to teach.
I am also thrilled to see gift bags in your repertoire. Remember to mention that using decorative stitches on the gift bags hems is a great, low investment (of time and materials) way to learn to use the decorative stitches. They also make the bags look pretty.
That will teach me to pay attention to details! lol Even your snowball blocks are inspiring! And you know what? I just realized that I thought you were sewing THEM by machine!!! What a goofus I am these days! lol
On the decorative stitches, I plan to do just that...anyone who comes in with a machine that can do even a zig zag, will be shown how to turn that into a decorative stitch!
Thanks for your input on the bags Jaye!
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