2022 – Slow Start

So, I’ve been spending a lot of time setting up a new website and restarting classes and longarming for others. With COVID, I have had a lot of time to catch up and finish UFO’s which has been great, but it’s nice to open up my studio again to quilters and clients. I have learned to Zoom and taught a few classes this way (not as fun as in person and a lot more prep time, but it works). Here are some of the quilts I have completed so far this year.

Always ready with a Baby Quilt – in case

Margaret’s Mandala – excellent for Freezer Paper Piecing (similar to Arabesque, but much smaller) 24″ X 24″

Refresh – Trendtex challenge

Musical Mondrian – Pattern by No Rules Quilting 86” X 82”

I have four grandchildren. For years, I’ve been meaning to make them Eye Spy Quilts. Finally, I got two done. They are 58” X 51” each. The kids saw them and immediately started playing “Eye Spy”. I was thrilled!

Winter Blues – A Calgary FAN Challenge 16″ X 26″

Super Solar System 108” X 84”

This is a very large panel. As soon as I saw it, I knew my grandson would love it. It was also a great chance to play on my long arm.

Good Morning Sunshine – 24” X 18”

I started this in February. When the Ukraine was invaded, it was fortuitous that I had it almost done, so I quickly finished it. Who knew it would be so appropriate for the times? One day, we will have to have a show with all the sunflower quilts that have been made to support the Ukraine.

Well, that’s it so far this year. It’s been fun. I love teaching again, both in my studio and on zoom. It’s great to quilt for others and also teaching people how to long arm their own quilts. 2022 is looking up!