February was all about Teaching!!!

 So I know, March is almost come and gone, but I am just now getting to posting all about February.  Such is the way life goes ;)   So February was oh so much fun!!!  I got to teach at 3 different quilt retreats, which was crazy busy, but again, oh so much fun!!!  

First up was, The Quilty Friends Retreat up at Bryce Canyon and it was just wonderful!!!  Especially since my Sister In Law, Becca, came along with me and Barbara.  She had us sewing up into the nights and really "retreating" rather than just teaching.   It really was a blast!!! 

I taught 2 classes at the retreat.   The first class I taught was my Moroccan Lullaby 2 Pattern!!   This was my first time teaching this new pattern and everyone did such a great job!!!   I just loved seeing everyone's blocks come together and the class was super fun as there are lots of technique in this block including no waste Lattice Blocks that I just love ;)   

The second class I taught was another Decades Past Class!!  And again, just so fun!!!  Everyone in class just did amazing and I loved seeing all the variety of fabrics.  And this block really is much easier than it looks, so everyone in class got a block finished and starting moving onto more.   So great!!!  

Then, the next weekend was the Cedar Chest Quilt Retreat.   This is my hometown retreat and they were celebrating their 15th year of retreats and I was honored to be the featured teacher for the year.  I got to teach 2 classes and did my Charming Baby Quilts Trunk Show as well, which of course, we forgot to get pictures of ;)  

The first class I taught was my Wishes Quilt, so precious.   Everyone in class did such a great job!!  It was so fun to see oh so many fabric variations.  You know I leave every class wanting to remake the quilt in another 5 fabric variations :)   

The next day I taught my Shine Bright   class from my Charming Baby Quilts Book!!  And oh my, was this a super fun class!!!   This was my first time teaching this class from my book, and it just went so great, even with my little oopsie on the display board (I totally reversed my corners, see it happens to all of us :)   We fixed it and moved forward and had some good laughs over it for the rest of class.      I just loved seeing each of these blocks come together ad can't wait to see finished quilts!  

And it is always fun when quilt finishes come back from pervious years.   I had taught my  Nordic Nights Class here previously, and had a student bring back her finished quilt.  Isn't it just gorgeous!!!  And she loved my quilting so much, she had it quilted just like mine, what a special treat!!!  

And then a week later, it was off to Delta Utah for the Snow Goose Quilt Festival.  This was my first time at this retreat and it was just so great!!!  I was the featured teacher along with Amber from Gigi's Thimble. And what an amazing group of ladies.   Again, I was blessed to be able to teach 2 classes and share my  Charming Baby Quilts Trunk Show.  For the trunk show I shared my 10 quilts from Charming Baby Quilts along with the 10 Remix's and the Charming Baby Sampler.   I just love getting to share the stories behind my quilts, from their designs, to picking fabric, to why I quilted them a certain way.  It was just so great and these Delta Ladies were just so much fun to chat and laugh with :)

 The first class I taught was my Moroccan Lullaby Pattern and about half the class did the original, and about half the class did the 2nd version!!   Which kept me hoping and having such a great time!!!  This retreat is held in a big open community center and it was so wonderful for everyone to just have so much space :)  

And the other class I taught was my  Nordic Nights Class.   And these ladies rocked the curves!!  Some of them it was their very first time trying curved piecing and they just did amazing!!  Aren't their blocks just so pretty!!!    I have to say, this is one of my all time favorite classes to teach because I just love seeing how excited students get when they realize curves are not near as hard or scary as they thought they were going to be!!!  So great, and honestly, that is what classes are all about, right ;) 

Oh, and we totally had a quilt top finish before the end of the retreat!!  Isn't this baby size Moroccan Lullaby Quilt just too precious!!!  I loved the background fabric with all of it's under the sea vibes.  So cute in two colors as well, just adorable!!!  

And that was February!!!   Wow, can you see why I am just now getting to posting about it.  I have been playing catch up for all of March, tee hee hee.   Now I am gearing up for teaching in St. George in April, and Panguitch in June, where I will be teaching 7 (yes, you read that right) classes!!!  And I am sorry, but The Quilt Walk hit it's maximum registration within a few days of opening registration, so there is no more signing up for that.  But mark your calendars for next year, it is always a treat!!!  

I am just so happy that we are back to Retreating!!!   I truly missed it :)  Have you been to a quilt retreat recently??  They are just so much fun, I highly recommend them!! 

I hope you all have a very Happy Quilting Day!!

Terrific Tuesday Giveaway Day!!

 It's Terrific Tuesday Giveaway Day!! Let's have some fun :)

First, we need to announce the winner from last Terrific Tuesday Giveaway!!  

The winner of the $25.00 Gift Certificate from Lou Lou's Fabric Shop . . .   Number #15  . . . Congrats RaeLyn !  I have messaged you :)  

       

                 

And on to today's

Today's Terrific Tuesday Giveaway is being sponsored by  Thousands of Bolts .   Thousands of Bolts has incredible prices that will have you super excited!!!  There are thousands of bolts to choose from and all at amazing prices, staring as low as $5.39 a yard!!!   And they have just introduced dozens and dozens of new fabrics to the inventory!!  Be sure to check it out :)    And after you have shopped, they would sure love it if you could post a review on Google ;)  

And for Today's Terrific Tuesday Giveaway,  Thousands of Bolts is giving one lucky winner at $25.00 Gift Certificate!!!  You can get just what you always wanted :)   And good luck picking because there are literally thousands of bolts to choose from!!!!   

You have two entry chances here on the blog, and please leave a separate comment for each.  All Entries are welcome, including International Entries.   Please just be sure to leave an email address if you are a no-reply blogger ;)  

ENTRY 1 - Simply leave a comment that tells me How often do you find yourself daydreaming??

 ENTRY 2 - Lets show Thousands of Bolts some Love!!!!   You can follow them on   Facebook or Instagram.  Or you can visit The Shop and then share a favorite item ;)   Just be sure to leave a comment of how you showed your Thousand of Bolts Love!!!

And that's it ;)  The giveaway will be open until next Tuesday, March 29th, when I will announce a winner at the beginning of next weeks Terrific Tuesday Giveaway Post :)

You can also pop over to my Instagram and/or Facebook to enter there as well :)  

Good Luck and Have a Happy Quilting Day!!!

David's Special Quilt!!!!

So if you have followed my blog for some time, you know about my sweet nephew David, who had open heart surgery at birth.  Well, this week, he had to return to Primary Children's Hospital for another heart surgery to repair some worn out valves.  I have been up North to take care of his siblings while he and his parents have been in the hospital, and I took a special quilt for David up with me.   He loved my See Squared quilt because it reminded him of Legos, and it went along with him to the hospital.  

I also took up some fabric markers with the quilt.  I told David that he could have each person that took part in his care sign a square.  It is making a wonderful memory quilt and apparently the care givers are really getting into signing the quilt, including lots of art as well.  (although, David questioned letting people sign it that had to do his IV's, he wasn't such a huge fan of them :)  

If you cant guess, this is from the anesthesiologist.  He told David all about the "Magic Air" that makes him feel good and have the best sleep.    So cute!!!

And wow, I suppose you get used to drawing hearts when you are in the Cardiology department.  So grateful to all of these people that are truly helping David to heal soon!!

And I am so grateful that the surgery went well and that David is doing well in his recovery.   Feeling so very blessed this week for my Twin Sister and her sweet little family!!!   

Terrific Tuesday Giveaway Day!!

 It's Terrific Tuesday Giveaway Day!! Let's have some fun :)

First, we need to announce the winner from last Terrific Tuesday Giveaway!!  

The winner of the 3 Moda Scrap Bags from Green Fairy Quilts . . .   Number #260  . . . Congrats aquiltingadventure!  I have messaged you :)  

         

                 

And on to today's

Today's Terrific Tuesday Giveaway is being sponsored by  Lou Lou's Fabric Shop .    Did you know that Jamie makes a new Lou Lou Bundle every Tuesday . . . a Lou Lou Bundle is 8 fat quarters curated by Jamie and they are always gorgeous!  I love this new Enchanted Blues Bundle, wouldn't that just make an adorable quilt!!!!   And be sure to also check out Lou Lou's  Awesome Sale Section !!!    Such Fun Shopping :)  

Today's Terrific Tuesday Giveaway is for some shopping goodness!!  Lou Lou's Fabric Shop is offering one lucky reader a $25.00 Gift Certificate perfect to use on anything in the store, including the awesome Lou Lou Bundle pictured above!!  Just perfect!!!!

You have two entry chances here on the blog, and please leave a separate comment for each.  All Entries are welcome, including International Entries.   Please just be sure to leave an email address if you are a no-reply blogger ;)  

ENTRY 1 - Simply leave a comment that tells me your favorite shade of Blue??  (I love Teal!!)  

 ENTRY 2 - Lets show Lou Lou's Fabric Shop some Love!!!!   You can follow them on   Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, or Instagram.  Or you can follow their blog or  visit The Shop and then share a favorite item ;)   Just be sure to leave a comment of how you showed your Lou Lou's Fabric Shop Love!!!

And that's it ;)  The giveaway will be open until next Tuesday, March 21st, when I will announce a winner at the beginning of next weeks Terrific Tuesday Giveaway Post :)

You can also pop over to my Instagram and/or Facebook to enter there as well :)  

Good Luck and Have a Happy Quilting Day!!!

Scrappy and Happy It Is!!!

 Thank you so much for all of your wonderful comments on my last post.   The resounding winner was to do Scrappy and Happy!!!   So I busted open my 5 Charm Packs, stashed away the navy prints, and had this beautiful array of happy prints!!  I can't wait to get started cutting :)

And just another invite . . . if any of you like to sew along with me just in case you missed the first Quilt Along, I would love for you to join in.  I will be sharing my blocks each month here on the blog, and you can do so as well with #charmingbabyquitls.   All you need is a copy of my Charming Baby Quilts Book, and these Free PDF downloads for the quilt along cutting instructions ;)  

And super bonus of the Scrappy and Happy . . . It means I get to dig through my bindings box and make up a super cute scrappy binding.  Those are always my favorite, and I am pretty sure I even have some leftover binding bits from some of the same lines in this quilt.  So fun!!  

Looks like some super Happy and Scrappy quilting ahead :)