Recent Designs
Chipmunk Learns His ABC's March 18, 2010
You're going to love this springy new baby and toddler quilt we've created for you called "C" is for Chipmunk. Chippy's easy applique shapes are fused for quick work. Fussy cut animal centers liven up every inch of this cute quilt. There couldn't possibly be a sweeter way to start learning the ABC's than with Chipmunk!
We are pleased to feature this quilt using Hoffman California Fabrics. The fabrics used are from the "A" is for Alligator and the Multiple Choice Collections that are available in regular quilters cotton and flannel.
In The News
Free Pattern Download March 18, 2010
This spring I was visiting Hoffman California fabrics in Mission Viejo and they asked if I would design a pattern for them using a new retro fabric line called Full Spectrum. If you click on the quilt pictured it will take you to the free pattern download at their site.
Hoffman California is famous in quilting circles for their gorgeous batik fabrics. Every season they release dozens and dozens of new batiks to the quilting marketplace. Like other fabric houses they also produce lines of screen print fabrics like the Full Spectrum Collection used in the California Rain Quilt.
The Hoffman warehouse is unique. Inside there are numerous colorful surfboards displayed along the walls. These surfboards are part of a collection belonging to the owners who discovered the beauty of batiks while surfing in the tropics.
Recent Mischief
While you were away... February 4, 2010
Harry kept himself busy while we, his owners, took ourselves off on holidays this January. Thinking that it was time we updated to vertical blinds, he took things into his own paws. This is our window seat area in the family room after his creative spurt. Needless to say we were stunned to discover his hidden talent and are hoping he doesn't decide to do something with the drapes next. Keep in mind when judging his work that Harry has no claws and was unable to refine and fine tune the details involved in his renovation...
Latest Events
Life in the Fast Lane March 18, 2010
It's spring again here in Canada and with spring comes the opportunity for more travel as I visit numerous guilds to do my lecture/trunk show and my teaching visits. Just this week I visited the Erie Shores Quilt Guild. They meet at the Kingsville Arena. My lecture and trunk show is called 'Developing the Designer in You'. It's full of ideas on how to rev up your own quiting and designing to a higher level. Next month I have a couple of engagements - one in Orangeville, Ontario to visit the Dufferin Piecemakers Guild and in Kincardine to visit the Sunset Quilter's Guild.
The month of April is the month of my own guilds Piecmakers Quilt Show in St. Marys, Ontario at the Pyramid Rec. Center from April 22 to the 24th. I am the chair of that event. In May it's time to fly to Spring Quilt Market taking place at the Minneapolis Convention Center. Visit me at booth 2814 if you happen to be attending!