Did you get to the Kaleidoscope of Quilt Show last weekend? It was wonderful to see all the quilts. It gets me inspired to FINISH things!!

Kathy and I started working on the Fall newsletter this week. It's like a gigantic puzzle, trying to fit classes in, wonder what you'd like to work on or learn, and what new things to teach ourselves! Look for your newsletter around the middle of August.

We've had inquiries about another daytime beginning quilting class.....It will start on Friday, August 7th at 11am. It meets also Aug 14, 28 and Sept 11. We need at least 2 students to run the class.It's exciting to have so many new quilters in our midst.

Next week is our kid's camp....it's full of excited campers ready to sew Yellow Brick Road!

Youth Project Camp

If you stop by Sonflower this week, you will see a roomful of young people creating some beautiful journal covers, honey bun bags, pillows and framed fusible art. They are hard-working and great at following directions. It can get very quiet as they concentrate on their creations. We certainly enjoy watching them learn new skills and meet new friends.

Stained Glass Creations

My work is evolving. It's been a long time since I've had this much time to work on my creations. I have learned so much about constructing the windows I am assembling. Color choices and values are so important. One window just wouldn't come out right until I found a different shade of purple. This should really help me pick your colors even better! I have included a picture of my first 2 pieces.

Creating at QSDS

I'm in Columbus, Ohio this whole week at the Quilt Surface Design Symposium. The class I am taking is "Master Class". It is designed to help you further develop the subject or style of work that interests you. I am working with a liturgical focus. I have brought my pictures from Israel and Jordan and am using the stained glass windows from Nazareth to design wall quilts. Today I finished my first top and started the 2nd!! I am so happy to be soaked in the creativity around me. There are many people in my class that have and have had quilted pieces in famous national exhibitions.I feel so fortunate to be trading ideas with such experienced artists.

Kathy is coming Friday evening and taking a class on construction. We know that both of these classes are going to add pizzazz to our class offerings and boy, do I have ideas for ART Quilt Society!!

What beautiful weather we are having! Lots of sunshine and warmth....finally!

Looking for quilt shows to attend? My daughter, Heather, sent me email about a show in Petoskey, Michigan this weekend. It is being held in the Knights of Columbus Hall on Friday, June 19 and Saturday, June 20. If you are heading up North, you might give it a try.

Don't forget Kaleidoscope of Quilts. It is being held on Friday,July 17 and Saturday, July 18. Registration for quilts has been extended until June 30. Check out their website for info:
www.gcqc.org/

We've just been organizing our panels. Lots of instant gratification projects...baby quilts...holiday decor...just for fun! Hopefully you'll be able to see the panels and find them easier. My knee is hurting so I've been sitting and creating a baby quilt panel with the adorable barn and animals. The instructions will be in the panel so you can create it too.

Andie had a tonsillectomy last Wednesday and is recuperating well. She'll be out of action at the shop until around the 22nd of June. Guess who is helping out with the kids????

New Honey buns and turnovers arrived on Thursday and I'm designing a pattern for placemats and matching tablerunner using those 1 1/2" strips.