Last Year's Workshop Finishes!

We took a moment on the porch with Debbie's Bitter Bees to share the results and finishes from last year's Spanish Rose applique workshop!

I know applique is not for everyone.  I, myself, don't do a lot of it though it's not much different than hand stitching down a binding, hanging sleeve or label.

This quilt was designed as a hand stitching workshop for our Mediterranean cruise several years back because we wouldn't have sewing machines available. Handwork it was!

And I love that this workshop also includes some other elements - many had not done any string piecing before.  There were also patchwork accuracy tests as we made little four patches and half square triangles so everything would fit together.

From there - they got to take their quilts in whichever direction they wanted - increasing the size, or changing the width of the borders.  

I love how they all turned out just a bit different!

The year before we had a Split Nine-Patch workshop -

Here are three finishes from that class!

Pattern from the Free Patterns tab, It was our Leader & Ender challenge one year.  Remember? Did you finish yours?

Our Scrappy Mountain Majesties workshop is continuing! Also from the Free Patterns tab.

More variety is entering the chat!  Things are shaping up and we are starting to play with possible layouts.

So many possibilities - 

My suggestion as always: "Don't commit too soon!"

Springy Florals!

Purples and greens in a barn raising layout!

It's so fun to see each block come to life!

Adding the next section -

Necessity is the mother of invention!

I thought this was a great use of a foil tray, keeping all block parts contained - they aren't going to slide off anywhere!

Taking ideas in a whole different direction for something with Southwestern appeal -

More pretties upon the design wall -

Our morning time together flew so fast - before we knew it, it was time for lunch enjoyed out on the porch.

After lunch? Two car loads of ladies headed out to go hit the quilt shops for an afternoon of more quilty fun.  That's what retreat is about!

Meanwhile, next door at the QPO Studio -Son Jeff dd his mom a huge favor by putting together the cat tree that had been delivered.

Hazel needed a spot all her own - hopefully to keep her OFF of things I don't want her to climb on!

But will she like it?

She took to it right away!

And she plays with the hanging toys!

Peek-a-boo! I see you!

It's the cat version of whack a mole without the whacking!

Hazel also loves her outside yard time - and here she is getting ready to receive a nose kiss from Starky.

Stark is growing up into the sweetest dog.  He's not a terror to the cats (They have 3 cats at home) and he behaves so well.

Here he sits and watches over the cows by the creek. He is such a miracle puppy.  I still don't understand how anyone could hit him with their car and drive off.  So glad Ashlyn stopped to pick him up after witnessing that.

I love that my kids have kind hearts for animals - it shows just what kind of people they are.

And guess what the icing on the cake is?

My dogwood is starting to bloom! YAY!

Last evening was spent with feet up flipping binding - I didn't get very far.  It's going to take days and days - 

But what's the rush?

Quiltville Quote of the Day -

I admit it. This is something I have to tell myself nearly every single day. ⁣
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Working hard and pushing yourself to the limits doesn't mean you can't also be kind and gentle with yourself. ⁣
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Keep the focus away from your failures, and put it on your progress!!

Have a wonderful weekend, everyone!