Working hard

I have been working hard on the new book.  I have desgned everything and am satisfied with my choices.  I am hoping I will be able to share some designs with you soon.  A little sneek peek.......and I have tons of new quilt patterns I am working on, hoping to have them released next year as well.  I have some dolls I designed and I usually sell them at quilt shows.  I will post some pics, let me know what you think and I will get them up on etsy this week as well.

Keep stitching,
Lola

BIG NEWS....

Ok....soooooo, I know I am bad about posting on my blog.....I promise I will do better.
I can't hold it anymore.....
HERE IS MY BIG NEWS.........

I SIGNED A BOOK DEAL WITH KANSAS CITY STAR QUILTS. 
It is still untitled and is scheduled to be released in May (this may change).  I am so excited.  I have been busy designing, now stitching and writing the directions. 
I have had the time of my life, doing shows and meeting so many different people from all walks of life.  I never new my designs would touch so many people in so many ways.  I can't say it enough!!!
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!!!
 I will keep you updated on my progress.  Hopefully I will be able to give you a sneek peek of the new designs.

With needle in hand,
Lolita

Back from another show

Hi everyone....I back from another show in Yorba Linda.  Had a great time.  Rubbed a lot of elbows.  Getting ready for the San Diego show coming in September, preview night on the 12th, show is 13-15 at the San Diego Convention center. 

Also, I am very close to announcing my BIG NEWS........I'm so excited I can't stand myself.

Ok...here is a picture of my pattern Feedin' Time by Melissa from Primitive Stitches in Warrensburg, Missouri.  Love it Melissa...thanks for the pic.

Send me pictures....I love receiving them.

Keep Stitchin',
Lola

Back from Long Beach!!!!

Hello everyone
I am back from the International Quilt show at Long Beach.  What a fantastic show.  I had such a wonderful time.  Thank you to everyone who came by and commented and purchased patterns.  I appreciate all of your support.

I am back to work restocking home first, shopping, errands, etx. then back in the sewing room on Thursday with a couple of weeks to go till the next show.

My next show is Yorba Linda, held at the Yorba Linda Community Center,4501 Casa Loma (Imperial and Casa Loma), August 18 & 19, 10am-4am.

I am working on some new patterns. Not sure if I will have them ready by the next show.  But I sure will try.

Lola

Update!!!!

Ok...so just an update on me.....
So I won't need to have surgery to remove a cyst, that's not a cyst in my gland in my neck area. I also was diagnosed with fibromyalgia. I was told by the doctor I need to pace myself. Something I am not used to doing. I am the Queen of multitasking. But I learned very quickly, he is right. And other than needing surgery on my shoulder and the pain in my neck and wrists, I am just fine. Life is too short and it could be worse. Thank you for your well wishes, prayers and kind thoughts. I appreciate it.
So........Going to market by myself, I didn't get a chance to run around and take a lot of pictures; but here are a couple more.   This is Barri from Bareroots...I have always been a fan...She is so sweet

And below is Melissa from Primitive Stitches.  She and her husband shopped with me on Saturday AND....came back on Sunday and gave me some cotton plants they grow.  How wonderful.  I had never seen a cotton plant and it fit so well in my booth.  You will see them sprinkled all around my booths at the different shows.

Thanks again Melissa. 

Ok.....I HAVE REALLY BIG NEWS.  But I don't think I can say what it is just yet.  As soon as I get the okay, I will post it.  I am so EXCITED.

Have a wonderful, creative week.  Make something ya'll.

I will post soon ( I promise)!!!!

With needle in hand...

Lola

Sorry

Hello everyone,
Hope everyone had a safe 4th of July.
I haven't posted for at least a month.  I have had some unexpected health issues come up.  I took about 3 weeks (or more) off and did nothing.  I am off to the doctor again today.  Hopefully good news.  Anyway, I had just a couple more pics from market.  I will post them( as soon as I find them on my computer.)  At the end of the month, I will be at the International Quilt Show in Long Beach...July 26,27,28.  Come by and say hi.

Will post more in a bit
Lola

Busy, Busy, Busy!!!!!

I know I am behind on posting pics.  I have been running to doctor's appointment, school trips with the kids and another show. Here are some pics from market.  I met some great people there.