New Apple Tree

Well, I re-did the apple tree for the Fall Class Wall Hanging. I was not happy with the first one.

What do you think?

I think this apple tree is less colour chaotic with two greens and two reds in the tree instead of a mix of lots of scraps. And I prefer this clean blue background.

Having the challenge of re-designing and getting the whole wall hanging to make sense gives me a thrill.

I can always improve! Seems to be my motto.

Originally I was going to put a bushel basket with appliquéd apples around it on the bottom right under the tree, but I'm re-thinking that area.

How about a log cabin type of house?

Hmmm. I'll need to make a sample, to see if a log cabin house will dimensionally be balanced and complimentary to the overall 'look'.

I couldn't come up with a satisfactory foundation block of flying crows. It just won't work at all. I really want some crows flying over the scarecrow to give motion to the whole look. Probably I'm going to do a 'puzzle block' that will look like crows flying.

Summer Classes

Cosmo Flower Medallion lap quilt starts with the centre block.

An appliqué not done with fusible webbing.

Later we'll tackle Yo-yo's and prairie points!

We are going to learn some new techniques with marking and quilting as we go.

There is still room in the classes for "I've never sewn anything before!" or experienced quilters looking for some fun with a new project.

The class is 6 to 8 evenings spread over as many weeks. Choose Monday evenings or Thursday evenings.

Don't bring a sewing machine! as this series is all done by hand!