Friday, January 18, 2013

QUILTING 101 - KATHY & DIANE LEARN TO QUILT

I had the fun of teaching Kathy and Diane to quilt tonight.  I told the story that I started quilting because my older sister, also named Diane, started quilting and I did not want to be left behind.  My sister told me at the time, back in the early '90s, that when I stopped quilting, she would buy all my supplies for half price.  Little did she know that I would end up being a professional quilter and quilting teacher.  
As usual, both of my students were delighted with their finished blocks and are pondering which quilting class to take next.  Of course, I suggested my Quilting Trend: Machine Quilting & Binding.

Students so far this year - 4



Wednesday, January 9, 2013

QUILTING 101 - DEBBIE & SANDIE LEARN TO QUILT

I made a vow that this year I am going to take a photo of every one of my Quilting 101 classes at Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Store in Orland Park, Illinois.  I taught my first class of the year tonight and, as usual, we had a great time and both of my students, Debbie and Sandie, did a great job, as you can see by their quilt blocks and the smiles on their faces!  Okay, one of the smiling faces is mine, because Debbie was a little camera shy tonight, so I stood in for her and let her snap this picture.  This block is called "Hole in the Barn Door" and it's the block I use to teach rotary cutting, perfecting the scant 1/4" seam, interlocking seams and block construction.  Year 2013 is off to a good start!