Northern Ontario Quilting Symposium: Free Motion Quilting with Tracey Russell
"Waiting for the ice to melt". Photo courtesy of Lake Penache Campers and cottagers
Hello Friends. I can't help myself, I have to comment on the weather. April 18th and we are fully covered in snow, with 2 feet of ice still on the lakes. Not to mention the storms. I am up north near Kirkland lake May 24, 25 and I sure hope I will not need my snow tires. If I have to put up with winter this far into spring then I hope all the mosquitos have frozen. On the bright side, quilting season has been extended by a few weeks before the spring chore list starts.
This past weekend I had the pleasure of hosting Tracey Russell at the Northern Ontario Quilting Symposium. Tracey is an amazing free motion quilter and did not let us down. Those in attendance left with their heads full of ideas and new techniques. I can't wait to see the quilts that are a result of the weekend. On a stormy note, Sunday saw the onset of a winter storm that brought us freezing rain, ice pellets and snow. It made for an interesting drive home for the quilters and for our guest Tracey. I am happy to report that all arrived to their destination safe and sound.
I am off in the morning to Barrie Ontario where I have been invited to do a trunk show for the Kempenfelt Quilters Guild. A big shout out to all the quilters there. The weather seems to be behaving itself, but I have left my snow tires on just incase. This time I have a few new quilts to debut, along with my two new patterns. Of course I will be heading out early, I feel there is a shopping opportunity to be had.
There has been some new arrivals in the studio in the past few weeks. One of which is just a pure novelty. I fell in love with Tatoo Elementz. They are decorative decals for your sewing machine or where ever you want to pretty things up a little. They are removable, and just so darn cute. Juki and Millie both got some. Don't they look just darling? You are always welcome to drop by and say "Hi" and have a look around. I always have "my quilters must haves" in stock at the studio. Give me a shout just to make sure I will be around for your visit.
I made a stop in at our local quilt store the other week and darn if there wasn't a pattern that just spoke to me. I couldn't resit this perfect little wallet. It only took a few hours and the hardware was so easy to put on. I was nice to stitch a "Little" (that project that you can finish in a few hours) because we are always making these large quilts that take days, weeks, months! Thanks to Marilyn, I think I have to make a few more for my friends.
Diva Frame Wallet
Speaking of friends, Diane Jenner of Diane's Creative Elements has been out to the studio a few times and together she was able to make her first tuffet. She wasn't sure she could sew all those strips together, but look, it turned out great.
Diane with her Tuffet
One more finished project to report. Susan brought her finished Northern Neighbours table runner for show and tell at guild. I alway feel so proud when I get to see someone's class project all finished. Great job ladies. If you have pictures of your finished class projects, please send them along and I can add them to the gallery site. We all would love to see your creations.
Susan with her Norther Neighbours Runner.
Well there is still a few more things to pack before bedtime, so I had better get at it. Thanks for dropping by. Until next time, stay safe, don't shovel any more snow and go find the "OFF", just so your ready.