An Afternoon with Kathy Brown

I had the opportunity yesterday in Amish Country to spend the afternoon with Kathy Brown, "The Teacher's Pet". I love her Books & Patterns and she is so delightful to chat with as she answered the many questions that I threw her way. She shared some of her expertise and helped me with my hand stitching on this adorable "Wee Woolies" Project. I will soon be carrying her patterns & KITS to make them at my on-line Quilt Shop 

www.quiltingstudio.net

 

Tumbling Glory Flag Quilt KIT

Tumbling Glory Wall Quilt/Table Runner KIT now posted at www.quiltingstudio.net
for just $42.95. KIT includes all material for the Top of Quilt and Backing, Pattern and Creative Grids Single Strip Tumbler Ruler (21 x 13inches)
This is a quick 2-3 hour project and great for all skill levels--YES, even beginners can read this easy pattern, use this very cool ruler and sew it together in no time!

Infinity Scarf Clearance at www.quiltingstudio.net

Fashion Friday Clearance Sale--All Infinity Scarves are now $10 at www.quiltingstudio.net

Shipshewana Quilt Festival

Here are just a few on the BEAUTIFUL quilts displayed at the Shipshewana Quilt Show.
I am amazed at the talent and creativity that it took to make them!

                          

Mommy & Me Quilting Class

June's Mommy & Me Project was making these adorable skirts.

Awesome job girls!

Vicky

                                

An Hour With Mary Fons

Shipshewana Quilt Festival Day 1-

Today I spent a wonderful hour watching/listening to Mary Fons as she talked about her quilting journey so far, how she learned to quilt on national television, how "Quilts are Relevant" now as much as they ever have been--you can't wrap a new baby in an ipad but you can a quilt".
She made us laugh and shed a few tears and she shared her personal story of the sickness that almost took her life and that she still struggles with today. Her passion is teaching "Newbie" quilters through Co-Hosting Fons & Porter, Quilty Magazine, Quilty show on the internet and soon will be hosting Webinars.
Mary is such an inspiration to me, as I too have that same passion--the passion of teaching others.
Quilting is a lost art that is coming-back and gaining momentum. As Mary travels the country teaching, lecturing and moving the quilting world forward by social media and television I'm wondering....how can I, a small town elementary teacher have an impact on others by sharing my love and passion for quilting...spreading the excitement, motivating and teaching others an art that has been lost for a while but is beginning to gain momentum...I guess I take it one step at a time and see what HE has planned for me.
Stay tuned and I will share Day 2 tomorrow.

Happy Quilting-
Vicky