Quilters still want to take classes - both via Zoom and in person. I have 3 classes in the next few weeks that are such fun to both teach and make quilts for. This class is for the McLean Quilters Unlimited here in Virginia and will happen next Tuesday! Twisted Hexagons class sample Twisted Hexagons is an all-time favorite and the first class I developed for the Zoom format back in 2020. I pulled my hair out trying to work with various cameras and lighting and all the bells and whistles. I finally settled on lots of videos of the steps and a few Power Point slide shows that give even more detail.  I've made the Twisted Hexagons blocks into several quilts - both fussy cutting the centers and also just letting the fabric do the talking. Here's a block using a special motif from my Kaffe Fassett stash. Twisted Hexagon block Then I'm traveling to Richmond, VA to teach my Modern Vortex class. This guild wants to concentrate on the multi-colored vortex (as opposed to my original...

We're back with some beautiful class offerings in an even more beautiful setting in Gettysburg, PA. July 15 - 17, 2022 are the dates for the  Mid-Appalachian Retreat . Let me show you my 3 classes. Friday, July 15 Class:  New York Beauty .  I made this using paper piecing, but knew I couldn't do it justice with my own quilting. I gave it to an expert, Jane Hauprich! New York Beauty quilted by Jane Hauprich We will be paper piecing the center Dogwood Blossom blocks (with the curves). Then the Dogtooth borders and the corner lone star blocks. I am making this again using some Kaffe Fassett prints. What do you think? Dogtooth borders with paper still on   And just one of the units: One part of the Dogtooth Border $15 kit fee  is for the 17 page pattern which includes all master patterns, foundations for most of the blocks, and well illustrated steps. Here is the  SUPPLY LIST  for New York Beauty. There is even a page for you to color a line drawing so you...