Tab Choir Quilt Show

Singing in the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square is such a joy to me, and as we finished a recording session last week with guest artist, Sissel, I snapped a little photo of the empty hall.  This is when two of my passions, singing and quilting, briefly collide!  

Come to My Garden

Last September, I spent the most amazing weekend at the first annual Garden of Quilts at the lovely Ashton Gardens at Thanksgiving Point in Lehi, Utah.

Throughout the 55 acres of lush gardens and lovely meadows, there were around 800 quilts hanging in the gardens, including a few of my daughter's and my own.  

Kaleido-Medallion

Nicole's "Something's Fishy" 

Magic "Instant Blocks" quilt under the Garden Trellis

Nicole's "Cut Diamonds"

Nicole and I with my "Sheep Shape" in the trees

Visitors checking out my Carpenter's Wife quilt  - photo by Amy Smart

I got to work as a volunteer for those couple of days, assisting in Camille Roskelly's class (@thimbleblossoms) one morning, and as a quilt assistant with trunk shows for Amy Smart @diaryofaquilter, Stacy West @buttermilkbasin, Christopher Thompson @the_tattooed_quilter, and Heather Peterson @ankastreasures.

I was in heaven!  Even had a fun chat with my friend Jenny and her husband Ron between classes.  They had brought dozens of quilts from Missouri Star Quilt Co. to hang in the gardens too.  So lovely!

I've just received word that I'll be teaching a couple of classes at next September's Garden of Quilts event, and I am thrilled!  

I'll be teaching my new favorite quilt:  Iridescent Star, Thurs, Sept.17th, 2:00 to 5:00 pm. 

...and my ever-popular Binding & Alternate Endings Workshop on Friday, Sept. 18th, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.  

UPDATE:  Click here for REGISTRATION for the 2021 Garden of Quilts event!  

 
Hope to see you there!

A Quilt Filled With LOVE ♥♥♥

When a quilt is made for someone specific, each aspect is carefully considered.  The recipient and it's use are the primary thoughts as the fabric and design are chosen - and the maker(s) proceeds to infuse their thoughts and affection, sometimes even blood, sweat and tears!

It's been several months since I was invited to participate in the production of a quilt for someone special.  We didn't know who would be the recipient, all we knew was that it needed to be filled with love from all of us.  The label on the back included the thought that every time she wrapped up in the quilt, she'd be receiving a warm hug from everyone in the group.

And from the reaction, it truly was received as we had each given.  The look on her face tells it all.

I had the privilege of quilting the quilt, filling it with ♥♥♥.

In this case, the quilt was filled with love in many ways.  When you make a quilt, how do you finish this sentence? (besides batting and stitches, lol!)

A quilt is filled with _________.  

May all your quilts be filled with positive things in the year ahead!