Several new patterns are available which haven't made it to the website yet:
Monarch: 12.5" x 14.5"
Easy to piece and includes instructions for machine embroidery embellishments.
Dragonfly: 11" x 11"
Grandma Loves You: Teddies for Boys or Girls
Sunday, February 23, 2014
Monday, October 24, 2011
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Two of my most recent quilts are currently 'on their way' to Houston for International Quilt Festival. River Walk is a combination of foundation piecing, raw edge applique, thread painting, and machine embroidery.........all done on my new Bernina.
The second, Passiflora is foundation pieced with cording and beads for accents.
My Olympic block
Saturday, March 6, 2010
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Ready for Spring Market
After a very long time on 'the drawing board' (and the working wall) I've completed three new wall quilts. Each is made up with 4 blocks, each block being a different size.
Each quilt finishes at 22" x 20".
As time permits, i'm hoping to combine them (with some additional blocks), possibly a different setting, and design the 'Let's put them all together' to create a larger piece for all those 'beach lovers' out there.
Friday, September 19, 2008
Illusions Patterns
Sunday, September 7, 2008
Coneflowers
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
Quiltmaker Magazine
The recent edition of Quiltmaker Magazine shows two of my patterns which are not currently up on the website. They are "Sox & Blox": Almost Amish and Nifty Nine Patch contain directions for the small quilts, and knitting directions for matching "Quilter's Sox". Retail is $9.00 each plus $1.50 shipping. You can add these to any order placed on the website: http://www.thedesignersworkshop.com
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
Only In Alaska!
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
Back Home Again
After playing 'catch up' on sleep after a very long return trip, I'd like to share some photos of my "Alaskan Adventure". I was fortunate to have two wonderful hostesses (Pam Sprout & Dee Carpenter), who saw to my every need, escorted me to places I would never have gotton to on my own, shared their passion for quilting, fine dining, and good old 'companionship'. I found the students to be very excited by every new thing I would pass on to them, and willing to 'dive into' new projects without hesitation. I learned to 'text message' (never did that before), to communicate with my son who is currently working in Africa and does not have internet available. I was fortunate enough to be able to view The Northern Lights, which I'm told came out of hiding a bit early, just for my benefit. If you get the opportunity to work with the Cabin Fever Quilters of Fairbanks, you will not be disappointed!
Alaska Arts Center
Lecture and workshops were held at the Alaska Center For The Arts in Pioneer Village. All 'commercial operations' had ended the week before, and we had the place to ourselves. Outside the building all the parking spaces had PLUGS for your vehicles for the winter weather, which, I'm told, can go as low as 40 or 50 below!!!! After leaving the relatively mild temperatures of Fairbanks (30's & 40's), I arrived home in Atlanta with velour pants, long sleeves, and 3 jackets on, to a day that was 91 degrees!
How Does Your Garden Grow workshop
Friday Workshop
Thursday was our "Putting Patchwork in Perspective" class (which I forgot to take photos of!). Friday's class had each student create a unique block which could be foundation pieced, then played with for various configurations. I will say that BRIGHT is the operative word when it comes to Alaskans choosing their fabric! Must have something to do with the long winter nights.
A "different" arrangement
Tanana River View
Farmers Market
The Tanana Farmers Market operates until the last weekend in September, and is amazing. A rainy day didn't add much to the ambience, but the produce was still available. Purple potatos are quite the rage!, as are 100 lb. cabbage. Texas doesn't have anything to equal it. I did indulge in some local favorites such as Goat Milk Soap, and of course, MOOSTARD.
Pipeline and directions
The First Family
Is this "Rudolph"?
A Quilter's Kitchen
The Last 'residents'
Alaska Range
Monday, September 17, 2007
Fairbanks Alaska
Heading out early tomorrow for a very exciting trip to Fairbanks Alaska.
I'll be doing a lecture and three workshops for Cabin Fever Quilters.
I've added a link to their website and hope to post pictures from
the classes, and whatever 'wonders' I encounter.
I'll be doing a lecture and three workshops for Cabin Fever Quilters.
I've added a link to their website and hope to post pictures from
the classes, and whatever 'wonders' I encounter.
Monday, August 27, 2007
AQS Expo Nashville Tn.
Just returned from The AQS show in Nashville where I was a vendor, teacher and gave a lecture on Sunday morning. The show, as usual was well attended, and my students were delightful as always (even though my classes were in the evening when everyone was really tired from a full day). I thank them all for their courage to tackle a new technique under those circumstances. The event was held at Opryland, which is a sight to see as well. Temp's were over 100 degrees every day!!!
Sunday, July 29, 2007
Summer experiments 2007
Summer is usually a very quiet time, and this one is no exception. It gives me 'studio time' to experiment and play with new ideas. I've been facinated with using striped fabric........just one fabric in a project. Depending upon future exploration, this may be a new workshop offering. Each fabric presents a new challenge, and a new result! My stash has been growing by leaps and bounds.......many new striped fabrics to audition.......many new layouts to be tried.
Poinsettia Class
AQS Nashville is always a wonderful experience. Poinsettia is one of the classes I will be teaching. Others include "A Little Bit of Fun" with foundation piecing, "Not Just Another Log Cabin", and my lecture will be "Inspirations From Nature". My booth will be #1205. Please stop by if you visit the show.
Saturday, July 28, 2007
Pansy
New U-Can-2 Patterns
Following along in the tradition of giving you 'two for one' I will be presenting "Sweet Violets & Tutti-Frutti" at Quilt Market in Houston this fall. Again, one simple block, but two different colorways and settings, gives you two completely different images. Violets is a simple row/strip style, with 'spacer blocks' added. Tutti-Frutti has an optional inner Prairie Point border. Both are constructed with a 'recipe' of Fat Quarters.
Foundation Piecing #101
Created in response to the numerous visitors to my NQA booth in Columbus who had never tried 'paper piecing', this is the ultimate 'hand holding' guide to get you started. Six easy blocks walk you through from the most basic mock log cabin, to the more involved Scrappy Heart block. A pre printed freezer paper sheet is included.
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