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| Wow! I recently opened my Facebook feed to see this post. It features Stacey Napier’s first Judy Quilt — a Carnival Flower she recently completed after one of my Zoom Class series earlier this spring!
Nothing is more satisfying to an instructor than to see a result like this! Nice Job, Stacey!
It doesn’t end there… I recently hosted a Quiltworx focused retreat in Shipshewana - Amish country in northern Indiana. Again, the focus was on Carnival Flower. |
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During the retreat, I saw Elaine working with these fabrics and they really caught my eye. I got quite a few comments when I posted this little picture of her components on Facebook during the retreat - Stunning, right? |
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While I saw her making great progress during the retreat, I neglected to get a picture before she left. A few days ago I saw this posting by Elaine of her finished quilt. I’ve seen it gather more than 3,600 likes on Facebook! Pretty impressive for her first paper piecing project! |
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Are you looking for a chance to tackle a project like this? Are you concerned about being overwhelmed or just a little uncertain about doing it on your own? Want to dive into a project in a fun environment with fellow quilters who will cheer you on? Here are three opportunities to join me for multi-day, in-person retreats:
September 18-22 - Shipshewana Quiltworx Academy - a full range of Quiltworx techniques and patterns featuring multiple Certified Instructors including yours truly! Sponsored by Yoder Department Store and the Cotton Corner while Carnival Flower will be a featured option, there are many other pattern options! In addition, I’ll be teaching the Wedding Star Table Topper, Star Baby, and hosting a trunk show and a lecture. October 10-14 - The Best Little Quilt Retreat in Texas - Hosted by BobKat Quilts in La Grange, Texas. Join me and up to 20 quilters working on Carnival Flower or any QW project of your choice. Just an hour from Austin Bergstrom airport and in striking distance of Houston and San Antonio as well as Austin. October 24- BobKat’s Autumn Retreat in Shipshewana - We just finished our first retreat in Indiana Amish country and it was a blast!. We had 25 quilters from nine different states join us. At least four of them are already registered to join us for this gathering! Will you join us?
Click below to learn more or register for any of these retreats. |
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Can You Name Each of the Quiltworx Patterns Below? |
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They are all a variation of the same new Quiltworx pattern, Andromeda!
The base quilt finishes at 68″ x 68″ — but can EASILY be enlarged to a Queen Size 99″ x 99″. This pattern is appropriate for all quiltmakers — from confident beginners to seasoned quilters!
I’m offering a Zoom Class Series featuring this pattern. It will feature five live sessions beginning on Aug. 8 and spaced out at a nice pace through October 31 to give you plenty of sewing time between lessons. Each class will be live on Zoom on Tuesday mornings — from 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM Central. If that time doesn’t work for you — then just catch up with the recorded version. With all of my Zoom classes — the recordings will remain accessible to you for at least 6 months (and usually much longer!) And I’m there for you from start to your last stitch! Whether it’s a quick email exchange, a phone call, or a 1-on-1 Zoom session — I’ll make sure you cross the finish line. No UFO’s on my watch. Learn more about the Andromeda Zoom Classes by clicking here. |
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You can find fabric kits for Adromeda on the Quiltster Marketplace — that’s where I found these examples!
Want help designing your own color way for a Quiltworx quilt? Purchase a Quiltster Consultation and I can help you put your fabrics/colors exactly where you want them! In addition, I’ll provide you with print outs that tell you exactly how much of each fabric to buy, and where they go get the result you’re looking for.
Even better, take advantage of my June 24th upcoming Quiltster class.You can learn how to design your own color way for all Quiltster compatible patterns. Then practice by designing your own unique Andromeda color way! We’ll have a little contest and based on a popular vote the winner will win a free registration to this class with the Andromeda pattern included!
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 | Check out all of my upcoming classes and workshops There just isn’t time to describe every upcoming class and workshop here but you can learn more about each one by clicking the button below:
Goodnight Star / StarBaby - in-Person Class at Honey Bee Quilts in Austin, Starting June 6, 5:00 - 8:30 p,m. While an in-person class, it will be supplemented with Zoom technique videos so you’ll have my assistance both in class and in your own sewing room. Quiltster - Zoom Class - Single session - June 24 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 12 days of Christmas, Southwest Style - Fun digital machine embroidery applique class with your embroidery machine using electronic digital cutting and embroidery files by Fabric Confetti - July 14, 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Learn how easy and fun appliqué by embroidery machine can be. Andromeda - Zoom Class - starting August 8, 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 pm Wedding Star Quilts - a long time favorite. Same techniques from table topper to king size bed quilts. Begins August 11, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 pm Electric Quilt 8 - An Introduction - Zoom Class - August 13 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Dresden Neighborhood Zoom - a fun wall hanging with many customizations available - August 26, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Arctic Star - Glacier Star is reborn using new Quiltworx techniques plus it’s now Quiltster compatible! - a Zoom class series beginning August 27 1:00 p.m. to 4 p.m. Weathered Windmill - a classic Quiltworx favorite. Zoom series begins September 9 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
All of these classes are open for registration on my website. You can find the full descriptions and the registration links by clicking the “Learn More” button below! | |
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Final Thoughts…. |
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| Central Texans, local pick up is available. For the first time I had a booth at my local guild’s quilt show in Taylor, Texas. It was fun to chat with quilters who stopped by to pick up a strip set or admire a few of the quits I had on display. Universally, the first question was ”where is your shop?” In a closet in my spare bedroom wasn’t the answer they were looking for! |
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While I’m happy to ship you quilting notions and supplies anywhere, some times a quilter just feels the need to jump in the car and run to the store. If you’re in the greater Austin area and your favorite local shop doesn’t have what you need, shop the BobKat Quilt Shop online. Place your order online and select “Local Pick up”. Give me call and we’ll schedule your pick up. |
Click the button below to learn more about the BobKat Quilt Shop! |
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Call or Text 810-337-8458 |
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