So last Friday was the day for Straits of Mackinac! The anticipation was rewarded with yet another wonderful day! A second class added only a comfort level and did not disappoint. I would love to sew in a Bonnie class for a 5 day class at Asilomar which I think is already filled up. Maybe another year...
I had purchased a fat quarter bundle of Janet Clare's fabric called More Hearty Good Wishes and was looking for a Storm at Sea pattern to use for it. Fortunately, I remembered Bonnie had done something like that and oh my! It's in her new book! Well, yay and she's teaching this class when she comes for the Seven Sisters quilt show. That couldn't have gotten any better!
It's amazing to see her quilts in person and to be able to check out the individual fabrics that she used.
See that fun crabby fabric? Someone in class....I think it was Lisa from Atascadero? I really wished I'd written this day down! With or without fabric, Lisa was fun to share class with. I hope I see her again at quilty meets soon.
Any who...The crab fabric owner encouraged me to cut off a piece to use. I love it! Thank you!
We ended the day with laying out our collective blocks for a group picture.
Some had finished some sashing pieces and you can start to see the circle effect forming. Mine's the darkish one in the middle.
I didn't actually use much of my Janet Clare fabric in this first one but will start when I continue. My square in a square needs some work but I love that this block also has some shared pieces from my table partner, (Thank you!) Rori. Hopefully, I will see improvement as I sew on.
So...I have some finishes to share but will do that in another post. I'm back to sewing on my Emerald City and hope to celebrate the 4th with my machine :-)
Have a wonderful time however you spend it. Happy Independence Day!
Linking to Confessions of Fabric Addict Fridays. Check out the inspiration!
I had purchased a fat quarter bundle of Janet Clare's fabric called More Hearty Good Wishes and was looking for a Storm at Sea pattern to use for it. Fortunately, I remembered Bonnie had done something like that and oh my! It's in her new book! Well, yay and she's teaching this class when she comes for the Seven Sisters quilt show. That couldn't have gotten any better!
It's amazing to see her quilts in person and to be able to check out the individual fabrics that she used.
See that fun crabby fabric? Someone in class....I think it was Lisa from Atascadero? I really wished I'd written this day down! With or without fabric, Lisa was fun to share class with. I hope I see her again at quilty meets soon.
Any who...The crab fabric owner encouraged me to cut off a piece to use. I love it! Thank you!
We ended the day with laying out our collective blocks for a group picture.
I didn't actually use much of my Janet Clare fabric in this first one but will start when I continue. My square in a square needs some work but I love that this block also has some shared pieces from my table partner, (Thank you!) Rori. Hopefully, I will see improvement as I sew on.
So...I have some finishes to share but will do that in another post. I'm back to sewing on my Emerald City and hope to celebrate the 4th with my machine :-)
Have a wonderful time however you spend it. Happy Independence Day!
Linking to Confessions of Fabric Addict Fridays. Check out the inspiration!
You are such a lucky pup, to be in two Bonnie classes...and I love your quilt!
ReplyDeleteAren't her quilts amazing in person. Her backs are as beautiful as the fronts. The Straits quilt is my favorite in her newest book. Your block looks fantastic and, yes, I love the crabs!
ReplyDeleteYou blue block is looking great! Who would ever think to use scrappy strips for part of a background surrounding the star, only Bonnie!
ReplyDeleteThose square in a square units are what has bee keeping me from starting this quilt even though I love it. Yours is going to be wonderful! I love Janet Clare's fabric lines and I have a little collection of my own. Maybe I will have to copy you--if I get over my fear of SIAS units--lol!
ReplyDeleteI have admired some of Janet Clare's fabric but no purchase....yet.
ReplyDeleteI think you are going to be very busy with two quilts that have LOTS of piecing. Have fun! p.s. love the crab fabric.
ReplyDeleteThis is going to be gorgeous! Sounds like a fun class with fun, generous people.
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