Workshops at the Quilters Stash

Still trying to catch up with myself today. These are some of the pictures of workshops I taught in Rocklin, CA.... at the Quilters Stash!

Make a Smilebox slideshow

Loomis-Quilt Sharing

Seems like yesterday, but it's been over a week since my return from Loomis, CA. It was a great trip and there were some wonderful quilters. Barbara, my hostess from the guild was terrific and she had several friends from her mini-group join us for dinner before the meeting. One of these friends, Liz, casually mentioned how she had just used the FPA method from my Dream Landscapes book to try her hand at her own design and that she brought the quilt to share at the meeting. Well, pictures speak louder than words, and Liz's quilt was wonderful. When she shared it at the meeting Liz went on to say that she was designing the next one as well with her daughter and loving it.

Seeing people use the Fast-Piece Applique method for their own designs is really the best. Thanks Liz for sharing!

I'll be trying to catch up with posting more photos from the trip this weekend.
Happily stitchin,
~Rose

More, Quilt Sharing

Wow, today I get to share with you pictures from an incredible quilt made by Vickie Swann from Tacoma, WA. The one word that comes to mind when I saw this quilt was SCRUMPTIOUS. She calls this Off the Beaded Path, and between the color and the beading it must be a wonderous treat in person. The pattern was from my Dream Landscape book, but boy Vickie has made it her own. Hope you all enjoy it as much as me! ~Rose

Thanks for sharing, VICKIE!

Weeks End

While I was off in northern California visiting the Loomis Quilt & Fiber Guild on Wed night sharing my quilts, and spending Thur/Fri teaching two workshops at The Quilters Stash, I had a group of quilts in Pennsylvania on exhibit.

Cheryl Lynch actually was at the PA Quilt Extravagenza and was nice enough to send my some photos. These pieces (shown here) are part of my Back-Roads Journey exhibit and is still happening today. By checking out Cheryl's blog you can find out even more about how great the whole show is.

I'll have more photos from my gone quiltin' travels later on.
Now, it's time to start stitching up that quilt top that has been waiting patiently for my return.
Happy Sunday!
~Rose

More Quilt Sharing

There was a great Quilts On the Wall meeting this past weekend with just incredible quilts turned in for their most recent challenge, Archeology. It will be a great exhibit, and I believe the first place it will be seen is at Road to California in January. You can tell the theme rung true to so many members of this group. Personally, I have been continuing on my ebb n'flow quilts... yes, it is now quilts and I'm having a great time with the color and texture that each piece presents.

Also, this weekend, Theodora Rilchoff, up in Canada shared some of the quilts she's been working on since she purchased my book. The three pieces here are wonderful, and Theodora agreed that I could share them with you all. Two of these were inspired directly from designs in the book, but I think you'll agree that Theodora has put her personal mark on them. The last piece uses Fast-Piece Applique to help bring Picasso to fabric.

Hope you enjoy them as much as I do.
~Rose

look for Theodora's "A Walk in the Moonlight"
piece up for auction next year to benefit
The Quilt Project.

Quilt Sharing

Earlier this week I heard from Viola W., a quilter in Louisville, KY. After reading my book she used one of the designs found there in combination with a design from another book. On her own, Viola then added 3-d leaves, and oval picture frames (that are removable) with vinyl covers. All this to create a lovely family tree for the nursing home wall in her mother-in-laws room.

After seeing it, I know that it will be a very cherished and loved piece.

Thanks Viola, for sharing it!
Happy Stitchin'
~Rose

Ebb'n Flow

The quilt I have been stitching on for the last few days is complete. It is a smaller piece, 20 x 16, but provided just the right amount of silk, stitching and felting opportunities to my soul for the moment. I'm ready to dive right into 'fabric' again. ~Rose