Prepping for a Class

 This afternoon I started prepping for an upcoming scrap class.  I am teaching my Geese Migration class in Roseburg Oregon in about a week and half.

I like to take lots of scraps with me to share with students.

When I need to cut my scraps into a lot of 2.5" squares, I love my AccuQuilt Studio cutter.

I can layer the scraps over the multiples die and run it through the cutter and soon have a stack of 2.5" squares.

I can quickly top off my 2.5" storage box.  You can see the squares stand up on end in some silverware trays (Bed Bath and Beyond) that all fit nicely in a project box.  I sort them all by colors too so students can always find the perfect scrap for the blocks they are working on.

The Geese Migration quilt is probably my favorite class to teach.  The class will be Friday April 22nd and is hosted by the Umpqua Valley Quilters.  

It will be part of their annual quilt show held at the Douglas County Fairgrounds. 

 I hope to maybe see some of you there!

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A Geese Migration Class

I am just popping in today to let you know I will be teaching my Geese Migration quilt at the Umpqua Valley Quilt Show in Roseburg Oregon.  The class will be held on Friday April 24th.  

It will be a fun day turning everyday scraps into colorful blocks.  So that they can join others and make amazing quilts.  If you want to join us, you can sign up for the class here.

I hope to see you there!

Update:  Due to the Corona Virus, the class has been cancelled.

The formal announcement:

Due to the corona virus concerns, the 2020 Umpqua Valley Quilt show is canceled.  This was a difficult decision to make.  We will be contacting all parties that have made commitments to the show within the next few days. The raffle quilt drawing will still be held as scheduled and the recipient will be notified April 26, as planned.  

We want to thank everyone for their understanding and continued support.

For further questions or information contact: uvquiltersshow@gmail.com

If you have signed up for the class, they are working through contacting everyone.  Please be patient, this is a lot of work!

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Nighttime Sky

I have finished my Nighttime Sky improv wall hanging.  

I used the same technique I used on my Improv Garden and pillow.  I really like how it turned out!

The size of this piece is just 36" square and is made from navy and yellow scraps.

I changed up the lighting here so you can see the dark fabrics in the background really have a lot going on in them.  There is a lot of purples, turquoise and gray that add a lot of interest.

On the back, I used a New York City piece I have been hoarding for years.  It was released before 9/11 so the twin towers are on it (look upper left right next to the quilted circle).  The colors really do seem to glow on it.

This one will be another sample for my Improv class.  

I look forward to seeing what my students create!

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Fun in Southern Oregon

I recently spent a few days with the Umpqua Valley Quilters Guild in Roseburg Oregon.  

They are such a great group!

(In fact, you should mark your calendars - they have a wonderful Quilt Show coming up in April 2020.  You can check out their Facebook page here to learn more.)

I am very bad about getting out my phone and taking photos but I did snap a photo of everyone with one of their finished blocks in the Spin! class.  This group had a wonderful selection of colors and fabrics.  I look forward to seeing some finished quilt tops soon!

I did receive some photos of other Spin! quilts from some previous students I thought I would share.

Such pretty color combinations!

If you have a group that would be interested in hosting either a lecture or a class, feel free to email me.  I still have some spots in 2020!

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