Beginning Quilting at Pioneer Quilts

For those of you who already know me, know that I really like teaching.  I was asked, at one time, "what do I prefer, teaching or designing?"  My answer at the time was teaching, it still is.

Yesterday, we finished our five (5)  classes & here are the results.  I couldn't be prouder.  See for yourselves.

This quilt top belongs to Anne, the colors of this quilt definitely reflect Anne.  She did an amazing job.

This quilt top belongs the Katherine, Anne's daughter.  I was so excited by her fabric.  It is lively & fun.  Now if I can only convince her to quilt it in hot pink.  Lime green would be great, too.  Katherine sews with an older machine, which should sew forever.  It was great fun tinkering on her machine.

Cathy, I am inspired.  I have always felt that "if you want colors to pop, add black".  This quilt top is quiet, elegant.  It too reflects its owner.  Thank you.

Last, but not least.  Carol.  What fun I had.  I don't normally pick bright fabrics.  I really like this one, it reminds me of summer & picnics; it will be a great quilt to wrap in on a cold day in January & remember things to come.  (Head slap).  How about a cold day in June, wishing for things to come.

Thank you, friends!!!

Prewash or Not!?!

Do you prewash your fabric or not?  I don't...I let everyone inmy classes  know that I can barely keep up with laundry.

Jury Duty, designed in Jury Duty.  Used 100% cotton fabric. Did not pre-wash.

Here's a trick:  If you have a small piece of cloth that you want to wash before you use it &you don't want to use your washer, use your salad spinner.  Just a dab a laundry soap, warm water & some elbow grease, a few spins & you have prewashed fabric. Rinse in cold water until all the suds are gone.  Lay it out to dry or iron it dry or add it to a load in your dryer, for those of us who have dryers (we American are pretty spoiled). 

Thanks for all your support

oMost days I am still stunned. I miss Brennon every moment of every day.  Today I want to be proud, to live, to be happy. to make the most out of each moment.  I need help.

My favorite poppies are in bloom.  I wear them on my sleeve.

This poppy is incredible.

This wool bag won a blue ribbon at the Multnomah County Fair.  Bobby, I hope that there were more entries other than me.  The patterns are in process.

This one also won a ribbon.  I designed this bag in honor of Portland, the bag has a bird on it.

Be well.