Our property is filled with lupins and trilliums. I just couldn’t resist sharing a photo.
Hello Friends. As soon as the green houses open the and blackflies come out, I personally declare Summer has arrived. With the warmer weather brings a plethora of outside chores. My time is torn between my need and want to be outside, and the never ending list of projects and duties in the studio.
What a fun time with the quilters making hourglass units and showing them the ins and outs to my pattern Colour my Quilt.
Things have started to hop here in the studio with lots to catch up on for a change. First, I’d like to say a big Hello and Thank you to the groups of wonderful quilters that have come to spend creative time in The Loft.
My hubby always smiles when he walks past The Loft door and hears the chatter and laughter coming from within. I had the pleasure of spending some teaching time in the loft with a few of the quilters that were supposed to have been on the cruise with me. The cruise, unfortunately was cancelled (Thank you, No Thank you Covid!) as a lot of quilters still feel a bit anxious to venture out and about. I demonstrated a few of the wonderful things the Tucker Trimmer 1® can do, as it is my favourite tool for squaring up hourglass units.
They call themselves the Eager Beavers.
As a bonus, Lofter guests take a stroll to the studio where they can browse and shop for things in need and those on the “want” list.
If you follow me on instagram or facebook, you may have noticed I have been increasing the fabric that is available for purchase here in the Studio. Now that we live here in the French River area and with the ever rising cost of fuel, I felt that it would be helpful to neighbouring quilters to offer a convenient place to shop for their quilting needs. I am focusing on more of the common blenders like tone on tones and always have the common notions readily on hand. Of course I carry all Studio 180 tools and technique sheets as well as my favourite notions that I feel quilters should not be without. It is also nice for The Loft guests to have access to needful things and an excuse to purchase those not so needful fabric.
With the cruise cancelled, I have available, fabric kits in both colour-ways for Colour My Quilt and the smaller project, which can be made in a square topper or runner. I will cut Colour my Quilt into which ever size you’d like, lap, double or queen. Please drop me a line or call (705)698-7904 for more information.
New this past month to Quilting by the River is the ability to purchase my patterns as a PDF download. PDF patterns are now available on my website in the Shopping section. Paper patterns are still available through Etsy
Click here to see the list of PDF patterns available.
I have not spent much time at my sewing machine doing actual sewing, but, I have been busy designing a few new quilts. One of these quilts will be the designated larger project for my Next Cruise. That’s right, I’m off sailing again. I do not have much more to tell you at the moment but we will be sailing in the Caribbean July 7th to July 15th 2023. This northern girl is gonna be HOT in more ways than one. I am super pumped! I have made a quilt just for us and its a beauty. Too early to share photos but stay tuned for more info and pictures.
In the studio this month, one of my new quilters made her first sausage pillow case. It just warms your heart when you see the happiness in their face. This is Connie Maley and her first pillow case for her grandson.
I am off to Raleigh NC in June, to spend some time with Deb Tucker and other Certified Instructors for professional development. When I get back I will be full of new ideas and more tricks and tips for all of us here in Canada. I am very excited to join with others and talk shop for days. My husband will enjoy the break - wink wink. Gonna be quiet in this neck of the woods!
I think that’s it for now, but stay tuned as I have a feeling things are just starting to get a move on. Stay up to date with all my coming and goings and doings - Follow me on Facebook, instagram and make sure to sign up for my newsletter from my website.
Thanks for dropping by. Until next time, stay safe, smell some flowers and change your rotary cutting blade.