In The Meadow updated pattern now available!

My very first pattern that I published in 2003 has had a facelift. I have learned a lot in the last 20 years and have used that knowledge to improve my In The Meadow pattern. They are small changes but I believe they make my design easier to reproduce. This design had only been available in a small number of quilt shops, local to me, since its publication years ago but I would like to present it to a larger audience. It is a perfect beginner foundation paper pieced pattern. The pieces are large, for the most part, with the smallest pieces being in the house cornerstones. By the way, smaller pieces are not more difficult since the same technique is used either way, they are just smaller! This quilt can be used at Christmas time or throughout winter to add a whimsical touch to your home. The 3 dimensional elements add interesting details to the surface of your quilt. Included in the pattern is my custom made carrot nose button.

Retreat time at Seams Like Home with Jody Sterling of Sew Beachy Quilts

I was invited by a friend to spend 5 days at a retreat with her and her friends at Seams Like Home in Vanderbilt PA. It was nice to sit and sew and visit with old and new friends. I have been to this B & B many times, both as a guest and as a teacher. There is something special in getting together with a group of like minded people and catching up after a time apart. We had amazing weather, especially for southwestern Pennsylvania in February, not that it would have mattered anyway once we were safely there! The only time anyone left was to visit the B & B owner's quilt shop in nearby Untiontown, PA, Sew Special. We had good food that we didn't have to cook and lots of new projects started and older projects finished. There were a lot of meaningful conversations and more than a few laughs. We left exhausted but rejuvenated at the same time. My friend, Jody Sterling, is the designer behind Sew Beachy Quilts. Make sure you check her out! https://sewbeachyquilts.com/