Square In A Square Table Topper

These table toppers are 27 inches square. The technique that I used is the Square In A Square method. I like this method because the piecing is fast, easy and accurate. Possiblities are endless!

This is a great class, by the end of it, you'll feel comfortable with the SnS ruler and be ready to create other projects. I included a photo of a square in a square 'i spy' type of quilt, I used the same layout, just changed the size of block and size of the quilt. Totally different quilt, but same techniques. That's what classes are for, to teach you something you can use again and again!

Class locations, dates and times are listed in the right column.

Tulip Table Runner

I just designed this tulip table runner for classes at Ben Franklin and Frank's Sewing Center.

Fun to think spring when it's snowing and cold outside! The details for the classes are listed to the right.

Santa Candleholders

I always get to share my quilts and sewing (and of course grandkids) on this blog. But this time I want to share my husbands talents, as a carver. He does wonderful wood carvings! This photo shows the Santa Candleholders that he made as presents this past Christmas.

Bye to 2010, Hello to 2011

It's almost the middle of January, eeks! Welcome to 2011! I have to get better at taking time to update my blog! But first, I have to post some photos of our family time this past Christmas!

We were blessed to have our family all together for a week! Absolutely a wonderful time, so many fun memories, and just hanging out together!

Happy New Year, hope it's a healthy one, full of family and friendship!

Now, onto updating the blog!

Alegra having fun playing with FABRIC!

On our recent trip to Utah, I let Alegra and Cruz play with some quilt fabric leftover from a project. Alegra was really interested in it, good thing because she goes fabric shopping whenever we are visiting. I can't wait till I can teach her all about sewing. Cruz is curious about all my sewing things too. My grandsons Nick, Max and Caden often play in my sewing room. They drive trucks and cars under my tables. We give horses little 'blankets'. They like to play with the scraps too. I was going to make Nick a little reusable sandwich bag before school started this year. When I showed him a pile of fabric that he could choose from, he said, "Oh Grandma, you have too many, I like them all, you choose". So together we decided on some airplane fabric. I like having the boys see what's going on in my sewing room, they are so smart and they notice lots of things. One time I was talking to Max about my sewing machine, and I asked him if they had a sewing machine at his house, and he replied, "No, but we have a washing machine" They say the cutest things!

Holy Hill Show

I did the Holy Hill Art and Craft Show on Sept 18th, 2010. It was my first time there and it was incredible! White tents and people everywhere! It's a great show, truly quality merchandise and vendors, I was happy to be there! The day started rainy, stayed overcast, but people just kept coming all day.

Featured Quilter at Ben Franklin Crafts of Oconomowoc

This photo shows some of the quilts that I took out to Ben Franklin Crafts of Oconomowoc, to be part of the Quilt Fest display. We went out to see them the other nite and it was neat to see 23 of my personal quilts hanging in a store for everyone to enjoy. They don't allow photos, so I hope you get a chance to check it out. The quilts are on display threw Sunday, Oct. 3rd. The actual Quilt Fest is the weekend of Oct 2 & 3rd.

Ben Franklin is at 1083 Summit Ave., Oconomowoc, WI
Store Hours are: Monday - Friday 9-9 ~ Saturday 9-6 ~ Sunday 10-5
Check out their class schedule, I am teaching some classes there too!