Hello Friends. What a month June turned out to be. As I sit here writing this post, I am reflecting on how many amazing things and adventures have occurred over the last month. First off we celebrated both our granddaughters 2nd Birthday. I know they say as you get older time flies by, but Hey! This is just a bit too quick. It feels like they were just newborns and now they walk and talk and make this Grandma tired. Heheheh!
If you follow along on my facebook page you know that I spent some time in North Carolina at the Studio 180 Certified Instructors reunion. Now, “reunion,” to me sounds like one big party. Let me inform you that it was not that kind of reunion. There was a steady stream of lectures and design challenges, not to mention the brain storming and collaboration that took place from early morning to the wee hours of the night. Thank you to all my CI buddies for sharing their knowledge and inspiration. I am now the proud owner of a projector and have signed up for EQ lessons to further my knowhow. Oh goodness my brain hurts. It was truly wonderful seeing everyone again and the in-person learning and contact, just makes me realize how much we have endured over the past 2 years. With that thought, I, and hopefully all of you, are ready to get back to workshops and classes in person.
I have also been posting pictures of new fabric and notions arriving in the studio. Due to the rising cost of gas, food and all the other stuff, I have brought in a bit more fabric and a few new notions to help the quilters in and around the studio. . Well I say help, but we all know how exciting a little bit of fabric shopping can be. Also, some retail therapy is an excellent excuse while staying at “The Loft”. So if you break a needle or are missing a piece of fabric for that next project, or planing a drive in my neck of the woods, come on over. I operate on an appointment only basis so give me a call or test or email to arrange a convenient time . Of course, I had to buy more shelving. (Big sigh here).
Speaking of fabric, I would like to remind you that I have kits for Colour my Quilt in both the red and blue colour-way, along with Flying Geese Fun. These kits were meant for the Cruise that unfortunately got cancelled in May. Colour my Quilt is written for three sizes . I would be happy to cut a kit for the size you would like. Flying Geese Fun makes a 32” topper or table runner and either can be made from the kit. Flying Geese Fun Kit is available in either a bright or country colour way. Kits will be available as long as supplies last.
Now speaking of Cruises and Kits - I have just been signed up for a new cruise. That’s right, I’m going cruising again. I will be teaching July 7-15 2023 onboard Royal Caribbean Mariner of the Seas. Our Cruise C0-ordinator Dawn Olmstead is now accepting bookings. I have designed a new quilt and small mystery project just for the cruise. To make life simple and because you are on holiday after all - I will be supplying a pre-cut kit for both. Whoo!! Whoo!!!
I invite you to come on a fabulous holiday with me to quilt and cruise and… did I mention I will be celebrating my birthday while on the cruise. It’s going to be wonderful! More information can be found on the Quilt and Cruise website. wwwquiltandcruise.com
Feel free to contact me as well if you have questions.
June had a few bookings in the loft. One of which was a friend of the family. Karen, who came the her daughter and son-in-law, celebrated her 80th Birthday while here. Her daughter bought her one of my quilts, as Karen has been a life long quilt lover. It warms my heart to know that the quilt has gone to a home where it will most certainly be loved and cuddled a lot.
The Loft also hosted a group of family members this past week. Mother, daughter and Aunt kept the sewing machines humming and the results were stunning. Their productivity gave way to several small quilts. A big Thank you as well for their willingness to join in on my chaos when the CTV News came to interview.
CTV News interview? That’s right, an unexpected call in the morning had hubby and I scrambling to get ready, as my mouth accepted before my brain, to the impromptu interview.
Hair, makeup, Oh Ya mow the grass!! It all happened so fast I didn’t get a chance to get to nervous. Thank goodness!
Allana Pickrell did a lovely job with her interview. Thank you for editing all the bloopers and antics out, making Quilting by the River appear as professional as possible. The lofters were interviewed along with my Quilty friend down the river. Thank you Susan for helping me out at moments notice. You never know what you're going to be asked to do when you're a bestie of Quilting by the River.
It’s been that kind of month. Looking forward to warmer weather, sunny days and some feet up time here at the river. Thanks for dropping by. Until next time, stay safe, quilt a little bit and get outside more.