Scrappy Sixteens, Big News, and NTT

Hey there, friends!  Welcome to Needle and Thread Thursday.  There's lots going on around here this week!  First of all, I get to share a brand new quilt top-

This quilt is full of mismatched prints that I haven't been able to fit anywhere else.  I figured that pairing them with solids and sewing them into simple sixteen patches would give them a cohesive look.  Do you know that in all of my years of quilting, I've never actually made a basic patchwork quilt?  The simple design and riot of print and color give this one a very vintage feel, and I had so much fun putting it together.

Y'all know I'm over here using up those leftovers on the back, but in the meantime, I have something SUPER exciting to share.  Next spring, I'll be teaching on a Stitchin' Heaven Land Ahoy "cruise" in San Diego!

If you're not familiar with them, Land Ahoy cruises operate exactly the same way as a quilting cruise, but instead of being on a cruise ship, the trip is at a fancy hotel in a destination city.  This is great for those who don't love cruises but still want all of the fun of a quilting trip.  There is even an excursion day built into the schedule!

I'll be paying homage to the sunsets on the west coast, teaching my Starfire quilt pattern, and I would love for you to join me!  Check out all the details HERE, and get ready to pack your suitcase!  It's going to be so much FUN!

Last week's party was full of awesomeness, as usual!  This fun floral quilt top is from Viridian's Blog-

This beauty was shared by Rebecca Grace Quilting-

This lovely medallion quilt from Kat at Scrapbook Quilts is all ready for quilting!

And finally, Gretchen's Little Corner showed off this gorgeous quilt-

I'm telling y'all-  I could spend all day looking through the amazing things you link up, and choosing just a few to highlight each week is tough!  Are you ready to get down to it?  Let's go!

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