I’ve been playing catch up all week. I’ve been island and ferry hopping, either traveling back home from teaching on Lopez or for Roan’s school year wrap up on Vashon. The car is unpacked, but the rest is a disaster. It’s all been great fun.
The retreat that Anne of Lopez Island’s Quilter’s Studio put on for me to teach and lecture at was amazing. I so enjoyed the group that I was able to spend two plus days with. History runs deep and it was amazing to hear everyone’s stories.
When I drove up to our workshop location I can’t even explain how thrilled I was to see it was the old one room school house fully restored. What a treat to teach in.
On Sunday we spread all the quilts out on the lawn and those passing by on bikes or by car were generally curious enough to join others in the know in seeing the display.
My iPhone and computer aren’t cooperating so I don’t have any photos to show you of the kid goats, Gertrude the pig or all the hens I spent my spare time with. I ate amazing locally grown pork and beef served with fresh produce grown on my friend’s or others farms on the island. I managed one bit of solo time on a hike/run to Iceburgh Point.
Jefe was busy in my absence and the studio should be painted by the end of the weekend and trim maybe started. My logo is almost there and website in the works. So close!
My little technology flaw gives me no excuse to not go dig in the dirt, so I’ll see you all next week or earlier.
Have a great weekend peeps;)
Quilt Musings says
What gorgeous and colorful quilts, both in your car and laid out on the grass!
sewkatiedid says
Thanks, that car shot was only half;)
Nelly Kitty says
Love the colors ! They look so good <3
sewkatiedid says
I love color;)
Little Black Cat Quilting says
I love the idea of displaying the quilts in a field! Such a fun way to see so many of them and get some sun while looking. 🙂 I just finished a Supernova quilt tonight, so seeing your version (I believe it’s called Shattered if I remember right?) makes me smile. I love the versatility of the pattern! 🙂
sewkatiedid says
That’s one of my favorite designs.
ellegeemakes says
How fun to see a sea of quilts in the middle of a grassy field. What a treat!
sewkatiedid says
Everyone was a little shocked when I suggested we just lay them out. They’re just quilts.
supertobingo says
Such beautiful quilts. I love the way your work is clean cut and neat!
sewkatiedid says
A www, thanks;)
deepjotforever says
It’s really a great idea to display quilts in such a way….marvellous
sewkatiedid says
I thought it was pretty fun too;) Thanks for commenting!
deepjotforever says
So nice idea it’s lovely
Jolly and Delilah says
Sounds like you had a great time. I love the idea of the quilts on the lawn. I’m so pleased to hear that it piqued the interest of the locals.
sewkatiedid says
Small community and of course everyone so nice. I think some were a little surprise at the different types of quilt designs that exists.
nabalayo says
The colors bring out the beauty
sewkatiedid says
Thanks! I love color so much.
viviennejshepherd says
I am so enjoying your blog reading and your pictures are lovely not to mention your quilts….
Sue Osborn says
Hi, I’m new to your blog and loved the quilts on the lawn. The two with bright colors on the medium gray backgrounds, can you tell me what patterns those are?
sewkatiedid says
Hi Sue, The one with the squares and boxes is called Blind Copilot and is in my book Quilting Modern. The star is made with the same block, just assembled into 16-patches.
Sarah M. Ehret says
Where are you teaching next…your teaching schedule please???
Sarah
sewkatiedid says
I’ll be teaching one class this summer at Circa 15 fabric studio in Kirkland. It’s up on my classes page: https://sewkatiedid.wordpress.com/teach/ I’ll also be posting about it tomorrow;)
trygardesign says
Love your work, great colors.
Pura Ilusión says
I love the colours, the prints! It’s fantastic. This must take a lot of effort and time.
elizabethslifeadventure says
Beautiful pictures! I am trying to teach myself to quilt! Is there any advice that you could offer to a beginner?
joshuapierce2 says
Nice quilts.
ksmith112340 says
That is beautiful! I worked in a craft store for almost 8 years and I dabbled in sewing. Sadly I don’t sew well on a machine. I embroider and can sew great by hand. That is not conducive to quilting so I have a soft spot for quilts and all things fabric
sewkatiedid says
You can hand sew it all! Just think smaller;)
ksmith112340 says
I never thought of going smaller! Your blog is so inspiring!