August 16, 2021 Getting ready for my FEARLESS APPLIQUE CLASS on September 11, 2021. Based on my pattern FALL LEAVES QUILT. You can find the pattern in the store. The class is being offered through the Virginia Consortium of Quilters. http://vcq.org/ It will be a three hour virtual demonstration class and I will send outContinue reading “In The Studio”
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August 3, 2021 My September 11, 2021 class FEARLESS APPLIQUE is now available on the http://www.VCQ.org website for registration. Both members and non-members are welcome to register. It is a half day class (9:30 – 12:30) appropriate for all skill levels. You will learn eight different ways to applique, four by hand and four byContinue reading “In The Studio”
In The Studio
July 15, 2021 Something old… On the long arm this week, I have an old quilt top that I just love, I just never got around to quilting it. This top was made as a round robin quilt, I made the center block and passed it on to friends, who added all the other rounds.Continue reading “In The Studio”
In The Studio
July 1, 2021 Look at this stunning quilt! It is a UFO from sometime in the late 1990s. Sometime around 1998, myself and a group of my quilting buddies from Kingwood Texas decided to make an Eleanor Burns “Quilt in a Day – Jewel Box” quilt. We took a road trip to The Painted PonyContinue reading “In The Studio”
In The Studio
June 4, 2021 Did you notice my new category on the website? QUILT RETREATS. Click here to go to the new page! https://thequiltstudioinafton.com/quilt-retreats/ This is such a wonderful part of the country to spend some time quilting. While here you may want to visit one of the local vineyards or explore the Blue Ridge Parkway.Continue reading “In The Studio
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In The Studio
May 17, 2021 Life has been very busy here on the vineyard and in the Quilt Studio. The grapes are growing and look quite good this year. Thankfully, the fear of frost damage has passed. Our hot tub/ spa has arrived, and we are loving it. I think we’ve taken a dip every night, exceptContinue reading “In The Studio”
In The Studio
May 1, 2021 Happy May Day! Much progress was made this month. The Firecrackers Quilt is off the Long Arm and it has a new name, Building Blocks. It needs just a binding to be completely done. As I was quilting, it reminded me of those large bright colored blocks that kids use to buildContinue reading “In The Studio”
In the Studio
April 14, 2021 The Studio is closed this week, as we are enjoying the Beach at Sandbridge Beach VA We’ve been out taking walks along the beach and in the Back Bay National Wildlife Area. We’ve seen turtles, snakes, ducks, terns and one pretty yellow warbler. From the windows in this beautiful rental property we’veContinue reading “In the Studio”
In The Studio
April 1, 2021 Signs of Spring are everywhere. Our daffodils are blooming, the apple trees are full of buds and our grass is greening up. I have received both of my Covid vaccinations and have passed the two week waiting period. For Easter we are headed up to New Jersey to visit with family. Finally,Continue reading “In The Studio”
In The Studio
March 17, 2021 Great news! I got my second Covid Vaccine shot. I felt under the weather the day after with a slight temperature, body aches, and a headache. But day three and all is well. Last week I picked up my new Bernina 480 special addition. These are wonderful machines with lots of built-inContinue reading “In The Studio”