One Womans Quilt Collection - Antique to Vintage to Contemporary

. . . while staying at the Woodland Cottage last week my friend Linda and I were treated to a private showing of Winnie Johnson's quilt collection. Winnie had just finished serving our breakfast (Yes, breakfast is included with your stay) And because I was carrying my handy dandy iphone (and with Winnie's permission) I can now share it with you. (Both the breakfast and the quilt show!!!) All of the quilts shown were made by Winnie or her mother or grandmothers. They each have a story and an identification patch on the back. This was a wonderful treat! Thanks so much Winnie.
























And last but not least, Winnie pulled out the quilt that I had pieced from her mother's scrap-bag! Here she is sharing that story with my friend Linda. To read more about this quilt please visit these earlier posts.

#1 What we did with Winnie's Mother's Scraps
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#2 Vintage Fabrics makes a sturdy new quilt!

To hear the stories of the other quilts in the collection you'll just have to book a night or two at the cottage and then request a private showing of your own. ;-)

A Happy Scrap-bagger from Staunton, VA

Just got this nice email note from a customer . . .

Subject: scrap bags pattern
Date: February 22, 2010 12:53:54 PM CST

Hi, I recently purchased your yin-yang scrap bags pattern in Staunton, VA. It was one of those patterns that as soon as I saw it, I had to have it and as soon as I got home, I had to make one. That was just three days ago. Now I'm on my fourth one. What a great pattern! Thanks.
Phyllis


Yeah Phyllis! You go girl! Send me some of your photos, I'd love to see them.

Gel Printing, Soy Batik, Shaving Cream Marbling and Snow Dyeing

I just returned from 3 days and two nights of exploring fiber arts techniques with my friend Linda Thiltgen at the Woodland Cottage. Below are a few photos.

Gel printing . . .

Just look at how dark it is out . . . yes, we played (I mean worked) late into the night!

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A Shaving Cream Marbling Technique

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The Snow Dyeing Technique that seems to be all the rage right now!

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And a Soy Batik Method - A new favorite of mine!

Get inspired . . . work . . . play . . . and try something new. I can't wait to incorporate these things into bags, quilts and wall hangings!

Tangletown Tote Bag Available in Six Different Kits! Ricky Tims Fabric!

Did you know you can purchase kits (6 different ones) for my Tangletown Tote Bag? The kits should be available in your local quilt shop in a few weeks. If you are interested in one, check with your local quilt retailer and see if they are getting them in. They can special order a single kit for you if they have not already ordered! Once again, don't be shy . . . ask them. This Tote features: Easy tote construction with fusible applique' leaves plus a column stitch stem detail.

CLICK PATTERN COVERS FOR A LARGER VIEW

NOTE: TO QUILT SHOP OWNERS -

This is a low risk offer with a MINIMUM ORDER of ONE!

Delivery is set for March.

How to order WHOLESALE -

#1 - You can order these kits from me via email or phone and I will forward the order to Red Rooster Fabrics.

#2 - You can order direct from Red Rooster online at their Website. They have a form that makes ordering this way very easy!

#3 - You can order from your Red Rooster Rep.

#4 - You could also check with the distributors that carry Red Rooster Fabrics. (However, I am not sure which ones are carrying the kits)

Forget-Me-Not Quilt Kit Available

Did you know you can purchase a kit for my paper pieced Forget-Me-Not Quilt? The lap sized quilt kits should be available in your local quilt shop in a few weeks. If you are interested in one, check with your local quilt retailer and see if they are getting them in. They can special order a single kit for you if they have not already ordered! Don't be shy . . . ask them.

NOTE: TO QUILT SHOP OWNERS -

This is a low risk offer with a MINIMUM ORDER of ONE!

Delivery is set for March.

How to order WHOLESALE -

#1 - You can order these kits from me via email or phone and I will forward the order to Red Rooster Fabrics.

#2 - You can order direct from Red Rooster online at their Website. They have a form that makes ordering this way very easy!

#3 - You can order from your Red Rooster Rep.

#4 - You could also check with the distributors that carry Red Rooster Fabrics. (However, I am not sure which ones are carrying the kits)

These sewing patterns are available for immediate download at my online Shop.