Summer – Quilter Motivator or Deterrent
In preparing to travel to the AQS-Grand Rapids Quilt show,
of course I looked through my “to-do” list and it started me wondering if summer
is a Quilt motivator or deterrent?
I think for me, I net less sewing time, due to a variety of activities;
fabulous summer Quilt Shows, gardening, boating, friends/family visits, mini-breaks
(one for my UK friends), etc.
However, I believe those exact activities are what inspires
me in my quilting, whether it be flowers in my garden inspiring a quilt design,
or colors on the Sound horizon inspiring a color palette for my next quilt… Therefore, I guess it is a motivator however
it fuels my actual quilts and quilt making later in the season. How about you? Do you feel summer helps or hinders your
quilting?
I’m getting ready to fly out the Grand Rapids, MI for the
AQS-Grand Rapids Quilt Show, so it is only a short post today. I will be working alongside Deb & Haley
Tucker this week at the Studio 180 Design Booth. If you are in the area, you should stop by, I
hear it is a great show, it is a first time for me. Come check out my Modern 180 Quilts!
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| Starburst - Tucker Tool Time Series - WIP |
One teaser and then I’m out of here; My Hunter Star Retreat,
November 13-15th is almost sold out (only 2 spots left) at Quiltingin Vermont (Strong House Inn), however, I’ve been working with Mary to arrange
a 5 Day/4 Night Finishing School for January 27th-31st
(Wednesday-Sunday). This is in addition
to my Spring Choice @ Quilting in Vermont- Summer Bouquet for April 15th-17th
(2016). So, for all of you ladies with
UFOs or WIPs out there, here is your chance to book a 5 day/4 night retreat in
a beautiful Inn and knock some of them out.
Stay tuned…
Above is one of my WIPs that I’ve been working on completing. They
are my Sample blocks from my Tucker Tool Time Series, I’m in the process of
completing a second Starburst Quilt. Unfortunately,
it keeps ending up at the bottom of the pile since new- 1st round
quilts are due. This is the perfect
project for my Finishing School at Quilting in Vermont!
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