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Shirley Chutwoid is this week’s winner and she will receive a Color Theory for Quilters DVD. This DVD is very much like the color lecture that I have presented to guilds for many years. The information on the DVD fits hand-in-hand with my book, The Quilter’s Practical Guide to Color. If you aren’t Shirley and would like to order this DVD, click here.
I’ll be back with another Giveaway next Wednesday. Until then you can shop for all sorts of sewing notions, books, and other fun stuff at pieceocake.com!
Dee Bradford from Aledo, TX, sent this photo of her newly finished quilt that features blocks from Aunt Millie’s Garden. I love it so much! Dee wrote:
I have had the Aunt Millie’s garden pattern on my shelf for years but honestly was a bit intimidated. I’ve done a moderate amount of needle turn over the years but never pushed myself to tackle something as complex. Fast forward to this summer, I “inherited” a stack of lovely red/pink homespuns – very different from my usual bright & black colors. They looked so pretty sitting together on my cutting table I decided to make a quilt for my daughter (who loves red) featuring some applique mixed with pieced blocks, sort of in a round robin format.
So I pulled out Aunt Millies Garden, picked several of those blocks and then the fun started. I had such a wonderful time. I followed your method almost completely – though I admit I only auditioned one block at a time. I really didn’t know where I was going when I started, how many blocks, how large, etc. It was a fun journey and I enjoyed the applique so much. I wanted to thank you for your great teaching and wonderful videos and patterns. We are out here watching. And smiling along with you.
I do love hearing that you all enjoy my books, patterns, videos, and classes—it keeps me going. Thank you, Dee, for your kind words and for sharing your lovely quilt!
Note to all: Dee sent me this in mid-January and I thought I posted it, but just found it in the Draft folder. I am sorry to everyone for the delay in posting!!!
Suzanne Nelson just sent me this story and the photos of her quilt. I’m going to share it as she wrote it:
It is with incredible relief that I share this quilt with you! I spotted your Thistle pattern about 20 years ago and began collecting a range of golds and purples. And kept collecting. And intending to make it. And well, one thing got in the way of actually starting, and then another. But mind you, I kept collecting fabrics.
Enter the pandemic. When I look for the silver lining in this extended period of stress, one of the things that pops up is this quilt! I finally sat down and with great mindfulness and enjoyment began stitching. It was so soothing to do a hand sewing project. It was so comforting to have a project to focus on every day. And so gratifying to finally finish a project that has been patiently simmering on the back burner for 20 years. Making this quilt was so satisfying and the best tonic for these unsettled tones. Thank you for the part you played in helping me make my way through these past months. Be well.
Thank you, Suzanne, for sharing the story of your quilt and the pictures to go with it. I love it all, especially the thoughtful positioning of the brighter green leaves around the outer edges. Well done! I hope you are already working on your next hand sewing project :-).
Lynn Jarzombeck is this week’s winner and she will receive a set of 24 Color Pencils from eeBoo. They are great for kids or adults because who doesn’t love playing with colored pencils?! Congrats to Lynn!
I’ll be back with another Giveaway next Wednesday. Until then you can shop for all sorts of sewing notions, books, and other fun stuff at pieceocake.com!
Protect your perfectly pointy pencil points! Place a Point Guard over the point of your Blackwing pencil to keep it safe and tidy in your bag or pocket. These guards also fit on the General’s Charcoal Pencils.
I love this sharpener! It feels lovely, is easy to clean, and fits in the palm of your hand. If you appreciate thoughtfully designed and functional objects crafted with care, this is for you. Replacement blades are available.
The One-Step Long Point Sharpener creates a long, curved point that looks beautiful and resists breakage. The body is made of durable machined aluminum and the sharpening unit features a German steel blade. The canister can hold three fresh sharpens before needing to be emptied.
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