Quilt Retreat - SLC

I have just taught a three day retreat for my friend Kerry Green here in SLC. We had a full class of very creative students all creating a wonderful piece using my 'Tree - Travel Journal' theme.

Many of the students have taken classes from me before and I was delighted to see all the show and tell they brought to share.

Above is Debra's quilt from my new book 'Crimson Tweed'

This is Marianne's variation on my Magnolia Quilt.

Here is Judy's Silk Road from my Contemporary Folk book.

And Kerry's Magnolia.

The class was held at Pioneer Hall. We had plenty of room to spread out.

Last year they worked on my bird and berries quilt. Hers is Debra's wonderful piece.

There were so many variations of the Journal Quilts started in this class many with wonderful stories.

This is Jane's quit from last year. Many students brought these to continue embellishing.

It was a wonderful class and very inspiring.

I am now at Quilt Market in SLC.

Will post new and exciting things soon.

Sue

The Quilt Show - #810 - 'Folkart in Fabric'

View my segment on The Quilt Show, hosted by Alex Anderson and Ricky Tims!

It will be aired for the first time today Monday, May 9th.

I will be sharing my quilts and teaching a few techniques about stitching and embellishing on wool.

Episode #810 'Folkart in Fabric: Inspiration and Technique

As one of my newsletter members, you will be able to view the show for free for one week starting Monday, May 16-22; and then during this promotional time you will have the opportunity of signing up for the 'The Quilt Show' at a 20% discount.

Here is a link to a behind the scenes slideshow taken during the taping of my show

http://www.thequiltshow.com/slideshows/810/index.php

I had a wonderful time during the taping of my show and I thanks everyone involved in making it a rememberable experience.

Creative Stitching

Sue

Workt By Hand - Tipp City Ohio

I have just spent a wonderful few days teaching with my friends Sally, Alice and Melissa at our annual retreat 'Workt by Hand' in Tipp City, Ohio. We did a great amount of prep work for the retreat and I was delighted as my daughter Aimee offered to do all the baking for us. She made 8 different cookies and three different cupcakes all from scratch for our deserts for the three days.

This year our project was a bolster pillow which was to include a serpentine design. Each one of us made a pillow cover using different colors and a variety of techniques.

Alice used her spot dyes and rug hooked her ends.

I made butterflies out of the design and incorporated many stitches and textural fabrics.

Melissa added flowers and lovely velvet covered buttons.

Sally added words and bees with rushed flowers.

On Friday night we had a wine and appetizer evening at the local gallery and many of us spent the rest of the evening around the fire sipping wine and chatting. It was so good to be outdoors. This spring we have had record rain fall here in Ohio with very cool days so we have not been able to enjoy the outdoors up until now.

Sally designed the needle keeper for our Thursday night class. Don't you love her packaging of the kits! Aimee's cupcakes were also a hit.

Over the few days of the workshop it is always interesting to see all the students projects come to life. Each one starts with the original idea and uses many different techniques using variations of color and texture. Here are a few of the students projects. I can't wait to see the finished pieces.

This year we had two international students. Robyn from Australia who returned for the second time and Jan from New Zealand. I am delighted to say Jan has returned 5 years in a row.

Show and tell is always fabulous. Many show projects they have completed from previous 'Workt by Hand' retreats as well as many other interesting creations.

I always come away feeling inspired. I also love spending time with all the friends I have made over the years.

I am home for a couple of days preparing for Salt Lake City. I will be teaching for my friend Kerry prior to Quilt Market.

Keep stitching

Sue