Happy Memorial Day!!!!

Thank you to all those who serve this country

 



Working!!!!!!!!!!

Ok....so over the past 3 weeks I have been in Big Bear Lake at Patchworks Quilt Shop.  A BIG THANK YOU to Karen and Sally for inviting me for a trunk show and workshop.  I had a ball and to the ladies of their guild THANK YOU!!!!!!  I also attend a Meet the Teacher event in Carson.  Had a lot of fun, met a lot of people and a lot of old friends dropped by that I have met from vending at quilt shows. AND......

I have been sewing and designing new quilts...here are some pics of one that I just finished.....DRUM ROLL......

UNDER MY SPELL
Partial corner blocks

Corner blocks completed

Full Quilt

 



I know its a departure from the civil war quilts I have designed...You should know I have so much I want to touch on, I can't keep it inside.  The picture of course does not do it justice.  The fabrics I used are not really bright, but subdued.....this will be released in a book form.  I had to break down the quilt into sections so that it would not be overwhelming.  The quilt main body uses only one block, then of course the border blocks and the corner border blocks.  It was a step out of my comfort zone and I knew it was time for me to challenge myself.  I had a ball.  Only took me about 5-7 days to make the quilt.  I will be adding some embroidery to it....you know I have too........this book should be available within the next couple of weeks.  It will be available on my etsy site (https://www.etsy.com/shop/stitchinbytheriver) and website.... www.stitchinbytheriver.com
AND.......... BOOK UPDATE

I received the pictures for my book....YAYAYAYAYAYYAY!!!!!!!!!!

The pictures were taken on an 1800s farm.  As soon as I get permission, I will show you some pictures.

Ok...so back to work...I have a Christmas quilt I am working on....I should have the sample ready next week...I will post pics......

Until then......keep stitchin'

Lola

It's Up!!!!

Okay.....So finally, my website is up....not pretty yet, but it is up and ready to take orders.  www.stitchinbytheriver.com.  YaaaaaYYYY!! Finally.  I tell ya....it has my head spinning.

Also, I have been to the Dallas Quilt show and then the Glendale show.  Glendale was and is always a good show.  Dallas was absolutely wonderful.  My first show out of state.  Everyone was great.  Met a lot of wonderful people.  I will be back.  I am currently working on a lot of quilts at one time.  I will have probably 4-6 new projects coming out.  I will post some sneek peeks later. 

Thank you everyone for your support.  I will post more soon...
back to stitching......
Lola

Off to the publisher!!!!!!

My quilts are on their way to the publisher....yaay......I'm so happy they are gone....This was a great learning experience.  I know what to do and what no to do....I am so greatful to the 3 quilters who put the finishing touch on my quilts....through all the preassure I put on them to get my quilts finished, they did it with a smile.....

Now onward....I am now working on Fall and Christmas designs...can you believe it..already?  I thought it would be hard to get in the mood to do them, but I am so excited to start TODAY!!!!

I also will be leaving for Dallas on Wednesday for a big quilt show there on the 8th, 9th and 10th....then when I get back on the 11th, I will be at the Glendale Show on the 15th, 16th and 17th....two full weeks....Thank you to everyone for all the support and well wishes.....

off to sewing......I have some wonderful quilts in store...

with needle in hand,
Lola

I'm still working!!!!!!

A little under the weather....but still going.....
A little peek..........

Lola

 

Trunk show

Here are is a pic from The Crazy Cousin Quilt Shop in Fredricksburg, Va for a trunk show and grand opening of their shop.  Thank you Ladies!!!!  Maybe there is a visit in the future.....

Another update!!!!!

So, I spoke with my editor, Judy P. from Kansas City Star.  We had a wonderful conversation.  Wasn't too long, she has the flu.  I was given some deadlines: everything has to be in by the begining of March.....AHHHHHHHH!!! No worries, I can get it done.  I did finish writing the instructions. (except for 3)  I just keep changing which patterns to put in the book.  I initially had 14, then 10, then 12, now I am at 11 projects.  My plan of action now is to gather my girlfriends to help me get the stitching done.  Here are the fabrics I will be using, all MARCUS FABRICS.

and some more drawings

 

and here are some pics of the quilts designs

Let me know what you think....have a wonderful weekend

With needle in hand,

Lola