It's been a while since I've had time to post, but I have been very busy indeed. Since my last post about teaching in my hometown of Springfield, MO, we had a great time in class! I was so thrilled that all the students loved the techniques taught, and they did an Awesome job! Merrily We Quilt Along has an exceptional classroom and knows how to put on a good show for sure!! If you are ever in the area be sure to stop in and so some shopping. They have a great selection of fabrics and notions of all styles- a little something for everyone! They are right off Sunshine and 65 so they are very easy to get to. Last I checked they had a little Rustic Homestead, my second fabric line, left in stock, so be sure to check it out!! They made the nicest display...💕
The colors are rich and will make a great quilt, or two or more! I love these rich tones for mixing up in a scrappy quilt, how about you??
I can't wait to get it in my hands...gotta make something pretty pretty!
Other exciting news is I will be returning to teach at The Academy of Applique' in Williamsburg, VA in early March! You can check out the classes I'm offering by clicking HERE. Then click on 2020 classes. Wait for it to load, as it can take a while. My classes are shown a few pages into the document. I only have a few spots left and the sign up deadline is Jan 15, so Hurry Hurry and decide to join me! I will teach you some advanced applique techniques as well as get you started on my EPP techniques. The projects are a block for a new quilt, Coeur d'Alene shown below...
I am so thrilled in the look of this beautiful block as I make more blocks to have it down perfect for you when you take the workshop. The block shown above will be for the workshop and I'll reveal the full sized quilt with 9 blocks at the Academy. I can't wait to show you! Won't you come and join so you can see it in person?
And several blocks and advanced techniques for The Gardens Of A King, which you should already know about if you have followed me for a while! If you are new here, take a peek on my website at TraditionalPrimitives.com in the English Paper Piecing section. This quilt is still very popular and I love teaching these difficult looking blocks in a way that makes them go together like magic. You will learn a lot if you attend!
The experience of going to the Academy of Applique is so wonderful! You'll be surrounded by those who love applique' as much as you do!! The location is stunning and there is so much history all around to explore and learn from. Please let me know if you have any questions. I would love to have you join me so I can help you become better at Applique'! I have tips and tricks to make difficult projects easier-I promise!! Don't forget, the deadline is approaching fast so act quick to save your spot!!
More exciting news is that Jeff and I are expecting our first granddaughter in March! Paxton is such a joy and makes our hearts so full, but we are so very excited to welcome another into our world. I've been told for so long the love of a grandparent is special and we know how special it actually is now! Here's a little collage of the afternoon they found out we will be loving on a "SHE" this time around!
In October the Winter issue of Primitive Quilts and Projects was released and I happen to have a quilt in this issue called Winter Blooms! This magazine is one of my favorites and this issue is quite stunning! My quilt is inspired by the first blooms we see popping up through the winter snow in late winter... a little old snow with bursts of color greeting us with a smile for Spring! We have kits and the magazine available on the WEBSITE on the Books and Magazines tab! They won't last long so grab one while you can.
Recently, I was quite surprised to learn that my quilt, English Wedding was put on the cover of the winter issue #134 of Quiltmania! I was so thrilled and quite honored! A dream come true...
We have just restocked kits for this and we do have the magazine in stock if you are interested. You will find it on the English Paper Piecing tab as well as the Books and Magazines tab on the website at TraditionalPrimitives.com .
My last bit of excitement is that we have finally launched our new website! It has the same web address at TraditionalPrimitives.com but it looks so much better than my old site. It works well for mobile devices or computers and we are so happy about that! Take some time to look around and please let me know what you think!! I hope you like it!
As always, thanks for stopping by my blog today!
Take Care,
Missie
Traditional Primitives
