It's been a slow season for me. I think QuiltCon (even though I didn't attend!), a weekend class, and an out-of-state retreat have all combined to zap my focus. Lots is in the works though, so hopefully this spring will see more finishes.
WHAT'S UP
Meanwhile, the whole #keepinstagramchronological has been a distraction and concern for many (fingers crossed any change doesn't totally mess up the community we've built) and Amy Ellis/Amy's Creative Side of the popular Blogger's Quilt Festival has announced the new #IGquiltfest taking place on Instagram, and it start's today! Click here to see all the details. And a friendly reminder - if you're participating in the 2016 Finish-A-Long, just 10 short days until the month is over! Any chance for a last-minute finish?
And then there's Jessica/Quilty Habit's new Deconstructed Churn Dash, expressed in a sparse but complete way. She says she's considering more deconstructed blocks and I can't wait to see! [quiltyhabit]
I've gathered several churn dash tutorials, in case you're ready to explore!
Kristin Shields provided one of the most comprehensive views of QuiltCon that I've seen. And in doing so, she introduced me to Molly Upton. I'm calling Molly Upton's work 'on trend' as there seems to be much chatter about her work of late, and it really is inspiring.
P.S. After encoutering vodka water as a pressing spray on a recent retreat, there was a bit of a discussion about sprays and starches on Instagram. Again, so many options and it seems everyone has their favorites! On said retreat, I was also gifted a spray mister and I'm finding I really like its prolonged mist.