Quilt Market–the people

First:  Janet update

She is out of ICU and her blood readings are showing positive changes.  She is awake at times and continues to make progress.   She still has a long way to go but the doctors feel she is on the right path.   Thanks again for all your thoughts and prayers.   Keep em up!

On to the wonderfully talented designers.

Whose feet and cute pattern do these belong to?

Why it’s Lynette Anderson and her cute hubby Vince.  The slipper pattern was a huge hit.

Brenda Riddle from Acorn Quilts and Gifts with her new quilt based on a cross-stitch sampler.  It’s darling.  Wouldn’t it look cute in wool?

Barri Sue Gaudet of Bareroots Designs showing off her new book.

Close up of that cute quilt above the book.

Cute holiday projects.

Lynne Hagmeier of Kansas Troubles.

Check out the border of this quilt.  So many pieces, so little time!

Sandy Klop of American Jane

Karla Eisenach and her darling daughter Lisa with Sweetwater.

Sisters – Kathy Schmitz and Bonnie Sullivan (All Through the Night).

They took a trip to France together and were so inspired it led to a book collaboration.  It’s filled with beautiful photos and projects.

And here is Joyce from Geoff’s Mom patterns.  She has some really wonderful new patterns.

Her new Block of the Month.

And this darling pillow that I just have to put on my list of projects.

Wool sheep and embroidery.

Cute table topper.

Deb Strain of Saltbox Illustrations.   We had a fun dinner with her and her hubby one night.  (her coat dress matched her booth colors – cute)

Mary and Barb of Me and My Sister Designs.  They were also at the same dinner and are so funny. They tell the best stories that always make us laugh till we cry.

Barb and Alma of Blackbird Designs.

I still have tons more pictures, so I’ll see ya soon.

Hugs, Anne

Woolie Tuesday

Today was our get together of the Woolie gals. Usually, Anna is running around with her camera taking pictures like crazy. But…if you’ve read her blog recently, you’ll know that she lost her Mom on Saturday. I know that she would want to see what we’ve been up to so, Anna, this one’s for you!

Mary finished up her cute witch by Bird Brain Designs.

Sandy brought in her “Henrietta Whiskers”. She’s finished and the last block just came out last Monday. What an over-achiever! She also changed all the blackbirds into crows to give it a bit more primitive look. Isn't it cute?

She also brought me back my quilt which she quilted for me. It was a Block of the Week a couple of years ago from Primitive Gatherings. She did a wonderful job of quilting it for me.

We all know that I don’t quilt. As Mary says, “I quilt by check”. I agree!

Our group meets at one of the local quilt shops, Quiltworks. Marilyn and the girls have done a great job of getting it ready for fall. The entry display is bolts and bolts of gorgeous flannels. (never mind that it was 90 degrees here today….fall will come eventually!)

And cottons perfect for whipping up some pumpkins.

I have this patterns and bought the red fabric…Hmmm, guess I need to actually MAKE the quilt, huh?

Lots of yummy wool.

And patterns.

My latest obsession….Civil War fabrics.

Cute table runner using a Crabapple Hill pattern. This will be a class.

The shop is also offering these next 2 quilts as Block of the Months.

If you’re interested in either one, give them a call. They’d be more than happy to ship to you.

We had a great day, but really missed our friend Anna.

Hugs, Anne

Woolies and trusses

Since I mentioned our Woolie Mammoth group, I thought I’d show you some of the projects that people are working on. I need to remember to have my camera ready for pictures. We are usually having so much fun I forget to take any.

First up, 2 cute blocks for a BOM that Mari is working on. Sorry, can’t remember the name of the BOM.

Some of Sandy’s projects:

A close up…

And this project of hers isn’t wool, but it’s spectacular so I thought I’d throw it in. She finished up Farmer’s Daughter.

A cute scissors case. (sorry, I don’t remember who was working on it).

A darling little mat.

And this cute Christmas bell pull.

Now on to the trusses. They DID arrive on Wednesday after the delays. We have been there every day to see progress but I won’t bore you with a million photos. These were taken yesterday.

That’s my sewing nest, right in the middle on the second floor.

Oh, I do have to share a couple of pics of the crane lifting the trusses.

I was even lucky enough to catch a picture of a truss being delivered to the roof.

It’s only been 5 weeks since we broke ground. It’s really begun to take shape.

Hugs, Anne