I received a nice email this week from two students who took my “Circular Garden” hand applique workshop. They took the workshop together and are entering their pieces in their local guild shop. The first one was made by Janette Tarr.
And, this one was made by Sheva Farkas.
Then, I got another email from Marlene McInturff. She took my “Kansas Rose” workshop in February at the Mid Atlantic Quilt Festival. Her project is completely finished! And, it looks amazing.
Thanks for ladies for sharing. I love it when my students share.
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ILLINOIS
During my recent trip to Indiana and Illinois, I taught at the Threads of Time Quilt Shop and Retreat Center in Danville, IL.
This is a fantastic shop and owners Missi and Bill were great. This is Missi. What a sweetheart!
The retreat can house over 30 quilters. They have huge classrooms, comfy sleeping quarters and four different work areas.
Pack up your machines and head on out to Quilt Camp! To learn More about this great place visit http://www.threadsoftimefab.com
One of the ladies attending my lecture, L. Jeanne Krwin of Ivesdale, Illinois brought her finished
Magical Medallion quilt. Simply amazing. Great job Jeanne!
As we drove around the area, we saw fields with hundreds of wind mills
Then, as we turned down a country road, we came upon the best named town in all of Illinois, maybe in the United States.
and my favorite
To bad we don’t own it!!! As it turned out, the town maybe named for one of Joe’s ancestors. According to the local historian, the town was named for the founder’s favorite cousin, one Theodorius Buckley of Philadelphia.
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BOOK REVIEW
Joe and I listened to Nichols Sparks’ new book “See Me” on our drive home. It is definitely a must read or must hear.
Maria Sanchez, a young lawyer, is driving home one night and has a flat tire during a downpour. Colin, a tattooed young man with cuts and bruises on his face and hands stops to help. Maria reluctantly agrees and both are happy to leave the others’ company. The star crossed couple are later reunited by Maria’s sister and the two strive to find common ground on which to build a relationship. Maria, the daughter of immigrants who have built a large family restaurant and Colin, the spoiled child of a wealthy family with a criminal past.
Read it now or watch the movie when it is produced. Nicholas Sparks books are often turned into movies.
Until next week……