June News
Hi Janice ,

Happy June my friends! School is out, graduations, reunions, vacations and retreats, relaxing by the pool and at the beach, picnics, family and friends...summer days are made for relaxing and to enjoy!

However, that does not mean there is no time for stitching! Let's see what is happening in my sewing room...
On the Design Wall

My Wanderer's Wife by Jen Kingwell Designs quilt top is done and off to the quilter!

And after all the piecing, I still have tons of red and white scrapes for several more quilts!
Wild Huckleberries and Asters is this month's Wildflower Shawl Block of the Month.

Check out In The Classroom below for more information on the class. It's not too late to join! The class is available at Cinnamon's Quilt Shop and via WebEx.

A pattern will be available at the end of the class, February 1, 2023. Why wait when you could join in the fun now!
Here is my first embroidered circle for my Toned Down Circle Sampler.

This is a project my sisters and I will work on during our summer retreat this month, but I couldn't wait to embroider at least one circle!

Stay tuned as this little piece blossoms!
It has been awhile since I shared updates on my version of the Patchwork Barn quilt by Laundry Basket Quilts. This project has been relegated to my hospital visit bag, so I only stitch on it when making a hospital visit. Appliqué calms my soul. Lately this bag has been on the move a lot, so I have some progress to share.

The two 79" side borders are all that is left to finish the quilt top. I chose to hand appliqué the borders. One border is now prepped for appliqué, and the other border has all of its stems and the center vein almost stitched in place.

Once it is completed, it will be a treasured quilt, filled with lots of memories and prayers!

Are you interested in learning to appliqué? I have a class beginning in August, Coral Bells. It is offered in the classroom as well as via the internet using WebEx. Registration will open soon.

Also please check here for our Hand Appliqué tutorial page on our website.
In the Classroom

Wildflower Shawl BOM
(also available as a webinar class)
2nd Saturday of each month, February 2022 through January 2023
10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Cinnamon's Quilt Shoppe, Jacksonville, FL

Let's grow a beautiful wildflower garden together as we hand embroidery this eloquent shawl. This Block of the Month class offers lessons in hand embroidery, including both basic and intricate stitches. These stitches could also be included on your other quilting projects!

Not sure if you would wear a shawl? The monthly blocks could be stitched individually and framed, made into pillows, a pincushion, a tote, or even a quilt. The possibilities are endless!
If you're out of town and would like to stitch with us, the class is also being offered online as a WebEx meeting/class.

Please note this is a 12 session class and a one-year commitment. It is not too late to join.

An Appliqué & Embroidery Canvas
The Applique Society
July 30, 2022
10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. EST
via Zoom

One more time! There was a waiting list for our last class in April, so The Applique Society has scheduled another day for this class.

A little appliqué, some embroidered stems and leaves, ribbon embroidery and ribbon worked flowers are what you will

If you are not a member, it is well worth the membership to enhance and develop your appliqué skills with wonderful international teachers and classes.

Visit the website to join and to register for classes. Hope to see you on the 30th of July!
Coral Bells
Hand Appliqué with Jan
(also available as a webinar class)
Coming in August 2022
1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Cinnamon's Quilt Shoppe, Jacksonville, FL

Coral Bells, a 62" x 62" quilt designed by Jan Patek, is a delightful hand appliqué project, for both beginners and experienced stitchers!

Learn to prepare the pattern for hand needle turn appliqué using perfect placement appliqué. Then learn how to stitch pointy points, smooth curves and round circles.

This is a wonderful hand project for the fall and winter months!

If you're out of town and would like to stitch with us, the class is also being offered online as a WebEx meeting/class.

Registration will open soon. Stay tuned!
Stitches & Techniques

Each month this section will highlight a new-to-me stitch or technique. I will share a pdf of the technique or a video link so you too may learn along with me. Click here to visit our website for additional tutorials.

This month my sisters and I are getting together for a summer stitching retreat. I found this tee shirts for each of us, and just had to add some touches of embellishment. I embellished each one with different appliquéd butterflies and tried a new stitch for each heart.

I think this was my favorite heart! Here is a YouTube video by Rip Handicraft if you would like to give it a try. The video features several options for an embroidered heart, but I particularly loved the effect of this design. It starts at 14.46.

Please remember the Stitches & Techniques pages and any accompanying patterns are copyrighted and FOR YOUR PERSONAL USE ONLY. They may not be copied, duplicated or shared in any format without permission.
Stitching Companions
"Mom! Need some help!"

I'm not sure what was going on here, but I think Doogan wanted his bed put back together and was not willing to wait.

He is a creature of habit and he loves his beds. Yes, he is spoiled and does have multiple beds, including sharing ours.
In Closing
Happy Fathers' Day
"A father holds his daughter's hand for a short while,
but he holds her heart forever."
Here's to all the dads who made summer vacations into special memories!
We love you Dad!

Until next month,
Stay well, stay safe, and
Stay Stitching,