Here's what I did yesterday . . . .

Yesterday, Andrea from Urban Quiltworks and I braved the elements and headed 300 kms up the QEII to Edmonton to take a class from Jamie Wallen at Sparrow Studioz - actually, my DH did the driving, Andrea and I just sweated it out as we drove through blowing snow and icy roads. 

Why???  Well, to doodle - yes, doodle . . . like this . . . .

and this . . .

and more of this . . . .

 

 
 

 

The goal here is to doodle, doodle, doodle . . . and then incorporate these design elements in my quilting - a lofty goal - but it can happen!  We did a lot of drawing in the class, and a bit of practice on the APQS machines - and then a lot more drawing.  Like Jamie says, this is just the "bones" of the designs - each quilter will add their own unique style - I'll let you know what I come up with!


I also picked up a few new colors of thread . . . because I REALLY need more thread . . . ;)

..... aren't they beautiful!  I can't wait to use them on a quilt!

This week I also learned how to make clothesline baskets - another obsession!  It's a great way to use up scraps, and make something useful.  Really, you can never have too many baskets, can you?  I figure I'll make a basket with each quilt I piece - you know, something to go with the quilt . . . sounds like a very good plan to me - what do you think?  And . . . you can use the same technique to make hot mats, coasters, placemats, purses, beach bags, shopping bags . . . the possibilities are endless!






Fabric Bowl - from the top



. . . it's just the perfect size for my new threads!

 

 

 Until next time . . . . I'll be doodling and basket making at the Little House!