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In November we celebrate family, friends, food, and fellowship as we give thanks for the blessings of our life. I am grateful to share the joy of stitching with you each month via this newsletter, in classes, and through my books and patterns. Here's what's happening ...
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Academy of Applique
There are still a few spots left in my class, "Romantic Baskets" at the Academy of Applique, Mar. 4-9, 2019, in Historic Williamsburg. As a student last year, I can share this is one of the best stitching conferences I have attended! I am honored and excited to be teaching this year.
Email our host Barbara Blanton, or call her at (757) 565-5299 to sign up.
Hope to see you there!
For more
Information click on 2019 Classes tab. There you will find the registration form, class information, and Supply List.
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On the Road Again
During October, I traveled home to Pittsburgh to spend time with Mom and Dad. What a blessing to have these two very special people in my life.
While home, I stopped to enjoy my Mom's artistry, displayed throughout our home in many formats. The needle arts is just one of her many talents. For a time, she also painted. One of her paintings is pictured here.
You can see some of her other works of art on my Facebook page.
If you wondered where my love of needle arts originated, it was nurtured by my Mom. Thanks,
Mom! You are my inspiration!
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On the Design Wall
I needed a simple travel project for stitching on the plane ride home last month. I pulled out the hexagon blocks made from
my husband's silk ties, that I had started years ago.
When I first started I cut each fabric hexie individually, using a paper hexie as the template. I then hand basted the cut fabric onto hexie papers!
How rapidly technology, tools, and tips change over the years! I was able to cut multiple fabric hexies with a
PaperPieces acrylic template,
glue the fabric to the paper templates, and complete 10 blocks during my flights!
Thanks to Mom who prepped all the fabric and papers I brought with me, I'm ready to stitch the 50 more blocks I need for the quilt.
I'm hoping to surprise my husband with a long overdue quilt for our anniversary in January!
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Join me for Classes
Pin Pillow
Saturday, January 19, 2019, 10am-3:30pm
Cinnamon's
Quilt Shoppe
Learn hand embroidery and tips for making this pretty pillow using your favorite colors and fabrics.
Inspired by an antique pillow originally used for jewelry and hatpins, this pattern doubles as a beautiful pincushion to sit next to your stitching nest!
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For Your Quilting Library
I received my copy of Inspirations' newest release and was not disappointed! As with all of Inspirations publications, this book is exquisitely done. It is filled with beautiful photography of the projects, well written instructions, and twelve projects to inspire you.
The link in this section will take you to Inspirations' website where you can preview the pages within the book. I'm thankful to have this book in my Quilting Library!
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Stitching Companions
On my visit home to be with Mom and Dad, I met one of the newest Stitching Companion to our family, Henry! Henry is sister Sandy's puppy. Almost six months old and weighing in at approximately 8 pounds, Henry is full of life, kisses, and antics sure to make us laugh and smile!
Sister Jo also has a new puppy, Stanley, which I'll introduce you to next month.
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In Closing
As I take time to give thanks for the many blessings in my life, I want you to know how grateful I am for you and our joint passion of all things needle and thread.
Wishing you bountiful blessings this Thanksgiving season.
Until December,
Stay stitching,
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