Home For Awhile and NTT

Happy Spring and welcome back to Needle and Thread Thursday, my friends! I feel like it's been FOREVER since I've posted, and I am so happy to be home!  From the time I flew to South Carolina on 3/13 to getting back home last Friday, 4/18, I was only at home for a total of five days.  For anyone counting, that's basically five straight weeks away from home.  The last four weeks since our last party included an amazing three-week vacation/teaching trip to California, plus an additional teaching trip to Colorado Springs.  Check out a few photos of all the fun times-

San Diego (we even had a couple of finished quilt tops!)-

           

           

And Colorado Springs-

           

           

           

           

I wish I was better about taking photos through the whole process of my classes, but suffice it to say, we all had a blast!  If your guild is looking for a fun workshop, send me an email using the Email Me button on my sidebar and we'll talk!  I currently only have one opening for this fall, but I'm scheduling into 2026 now!  And remember- I also offer virtual trunk shows if your guild prefers that.

As much fun as it is to travel, after being away for so long, it's always nice to get back to your own home (and bed). Since getting back home last Friday I've been busy, but not in my studio.  I've been getting my house back in order, taking care of unpacking and laundry, and working in my yard doing spring clean-up/planting before it gets too hot.  And of course, I got home just in time for Easter dinner with my husband and son.

What have you been working on for the past few weeks?  I can't wait to see all of the thing's I've missed.  Before we party though, here are a few highlights from our last party.  Take a look at this quilt shared by Nancy at Grace and Peace Quilting-

This beauty is from Shannon at The Flemings Nine-

This soothing quilt is from Gretchen's Little Corner-

And this sweet quilt top is from Kat at Scrapbook Quilts-

Okay, friends.  Let's get our party started!  I'm so excited to see what you've been working on while I've been gone.  Remember, if you have several posts/finishes, please feel free to link more than once!  :)

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NTT- A Finished Quilt Top and South Carolina FUN

Hey there, y'all!  Whew!  It has been a whirlwind of a week around here!  I just got home on Monday night from visiting the Quilters of South Carolina and it was such a wonderful trip.  Columbia is a charming city, and the group that invited me to teach and speak was so friendly and hospitable.  Read on to see plenty of photos!  Since I got back, I sewed the blocks I shared last week into this Summer Blossom quilt top and I love it so much!

As promised, here are lots of photos from my two classes.  I taught the Detour and Murrina quilts from my book, Stash Statement, and presented a trunk show at their annual Spring Meeting.

                                

                                

                                

                                

                                

                                

You can see that we had a BLAST, and these ladies really took the technique and ran with it!  Remember, if your guild is looking for a super fun workshop and program, use the Email Me button on my sidebar to send me an email and let's talk!  

Since I didn't get home until Monday evening, my days this week are a little discombobulated (which is why this post is a little later than usual).  So, let's get right to the highlights from last week's party, shall we?

This happy quilt is from Maggie at Making a Lather-

I love this finish from Nancy at Grace and Peace Quilting-

Nancy at Joy for Grace shared these cute blocks that are perfect for spring!

And finally, this soft and sweet quilt from Sew Preeti Quilts is just gorgeous!

Okay friends!  Before we party, I have some important business to share.  NTT will be taking a break until after Easter, and will return on 4/22.  As I have mentioned previously, I'm scheduled to teach in San Diego in early April, but my husband and I have decided that since neither of us has ever traveled to California, we are taking this opportunity to have a little vacation beforehand.  Then, after we return from California, I will be traveling to teach in Colorado Springs almost immediately.  It's going to be so exciting!  So, Happy Spring, and I'll catch you on the flip side!

1. You can link finished projects or WIP's , but just keep it about quilting and sewing!

2. Link to your specific post (not to your home page!) to make it easier for others.

3. Please remember to spread the word and post my button or a text link within your 

    post.  

4. Spread the comment love far and wide!

5. Following me is not a requirement to link, but is so very appreciated!

*If you're new to the party, here's a helpful tip for linking up- select "Auto Crop"  when selecting your thumbnail photo.  For some reason, trying to crop your own image results in the dreaded "white question mark box," and we definitely want to see your awesome work!  :)

Summer Blossom Blocks and NTT

Welcome to Needle and Thread Thursday, y'all.  I've been sewing these Summer Blossom blocks all week and just loving the way they're coming together!

The original version of this flower block is in my book, Scrappy Improv Quilting, as a single-block mini quilt.  The denim blue background in the mini version makes the colors really pop, but since I was making a whole garden of Summer Blossoms with lots of different colors, I opted for a subtle low volume print to allow every color to stand out.

I am going to try to get this top put together this evening, but I might have to come back to them next week, because I need to pack!  Tomorrow morning, I'll be flying out to visit the Quilters of South Carolina for their annual spring meeting.  This group is comprised of guilds all over the state of South Carolina, and I love that they gather together each year.  I'll be teaching two full-day classes, and will be presenting a trunk show during the meeting.  I won't be home until Monday night.  

Okay friends!  Let's get this party started, but first, check out these highlights from last week.  This soft, pretty finish is from Anne-Marie at Stories From the Sewing Room-

Alycia at A Quilty Girl showed off this fresh quilt top-

I love this simple, yet sweet quilt from Quilting Gail-

This little hummingbird mini from Julie's Quilts and Costumes is just awesome!

And just look at this fun round robin quilt from Daryl at Patchouli Mood Studio-

Y'all!!!  I could have easily chosen several more features because the links last week were just THAT GOOD.  But alas, I have to stop somewhere.  If you missed last week's party, scroll back and check it out!  I can't wait to see what you have going on this week.  I'll be ogling from South Carolina!

1. You can link finished projects or WIP's , but just keep it about quilting and sewing!

2. Link to your specific post (not to your home page!) to make it easier for others.

3. Please remember to spread the word and post my button or a text link within your 

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4. Spread the comment love far and wide!

5. Following me is not a requirement to link, but is so very appreciated!

*If you're new to the party, here's a helpful tip for linking up- select "Auto Crop"  when selecting your thumbnail photo.  For some reason, trying to crop your own image results in the dreaded "white question mark box," and we definitely want to see your awesome work!  :)

Blues and Purples Added and NTT

Welcome to Needle and Thread Thursday, y'all.  This past weekend, I had the pleasure of having my parents and grandmother in town for a visit, so much of my week was consumed with that.  Even still, I did get a little sewing in and added some blue and purple scraps to the big rainbow on my design wall.

To be clear, I had SO many blue scraps, and this is not nearly all of them; but I pulled out enough for this project.  I'll just have to deal with the rest later.  Other than a couple of large scrap chunks, these two panels did finish off my purples though.

I've finally decided what I'm going to do with all of these, and I can't wait to see it take shape!

Without further ado, let's take a look at some of the highlights from last week's party.  Jocelyn at Happy Cottage Quilter linked up this cute spring table runner-

This pretty quilt top is from Alycia at Quiltygirl-

I love this fun quilt from Anne-Marie at Stories From the Sewing Room-

This scrappy quilt from Deb at A Scrappy Quilter is so fun-

And finally, Gretchen's Little Corner shared this fresh, lovely quilt-

Wow!  Y'all made it really hard to narrow down the highlights!  I can't wait to see what you have going on this week!  Let's do it!

1. You can link finished projects or WIP's , but just keep it about quilting and sewing!

2. Link to your specific post (not to your home page!) to make it easier for others.

3. Please remember to spread the word and post my button or a text link within your 

    post.  

4. Spread the comment love far and wide!

5. Following me is not a requirement to link, but is so very appreciated!

*If you're new to the party, here's a helpful tip for linking up- select "Auto Crop"  when selecting your thumbnail photo.  For some reason, trying to crop your own image results in the dreaded "white question mark box," and we definitely want to see your awesome work!  :)