Before I jump into this week’s topic, I wanted to share some information. One of the participants in our upcoming trip to England, Wales, and The Festival of Quilts in Birmingham, has had to cancel. Is there anyone interested in joining us on our adventure July 31-August 11? If so, contact our coordinator Kristi at or call 262-786-6763 for more information.
And now for this week’s post!
Last year I began working on a kit I’d purchased at the Great Wisconsin Quilt Show in Madison. Isabelle’s designs are whimsical and very original. I couldn’t resist taking one home.
I began stitching on it with Hanna when we went to Hawaii last December. We worked on our projects in our cabin at night.
Last week I attended a “stitch day” at my friend Kathy’s home, and I finished it!
Now to find the perfect frame!
I really love Isabelle’s designs and hope she’s vending at the Great Wisconsin Quilt Show again this year so I can purchase a few more of her lovely kits. I recently discovered her Facebook page. If you’d like to visit it you can search for: Atelier D’Isabelle.
Maybe I’ll see you in her booth in September!
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And… I just have to post a few photos students have recently shared with me of class projects they’ve finished/used!
Louise took my Mariners Compass class a while ago and didn’t have a plan for the compass she made Then she participated in a Round Robin challenge and decided to make her compass the center block. Here’s the quilt.
She was thrilled – and rightfully so!!!
A few days later I received an email from Diane who took my Architectural Repliqué class in Florida last winter. Each student makes a small sample house block in that class to learn the technique, once done they’re ready to dive into the project of their dreams. Each time I teach this class I make a sample block along with the students. Back in 2015 I did a post on all the blocks I’d made over the years (click here for that post), and I’ve made more since then!
Usually students keep their blocks as samples, but sometimes they become something more. Diane used hers as a label on the back of a wedding quilt!
What a wonderful idea! Thanks for sharing the photo Diane! These quilts make my teacher’s heart so happy 😊.
judy raddatz says
Loved the wool appliqué. Perfect project for summer.
Mary Wedor says
Love it all!
Laura says
Your wool appliqué piece is beautiful!
Barb Jordan says
I’m excited, I really want to try to go to the quilt show. I have to go to that booth.
Jane says
Just wanted to say how much I enjoy your blog every week and look forward to what you post.