Tourmaline quilt w.i.p.

So Judy talked me into taking a class with Irene Dewar up at Judy's shop (Sew-Sisters, Toronto). I don't usually take quilting classes, but have to admit it was fun! Irene's pattern is called Tourmaline. She did hers in batiks and it looks fab, but I did mine in black and white. Yikes, it's busy! I have a few blocks using different fabrics that I forgot up at the shop, so I'm hoping it will calm things down a bit when I insert them. This class is ongoing, so check it out at http://www.sew-sisters.com/

Painting Cloth Doll Faces

Speaking of cloth doll faces, last night Heather G. did beautiful demos on the art of face painting on cotton (Southern Belle!!) She is such a talent and helped many members master their fears of face painting. Thanks, Heather!

Southern Belle Cotton

This has to be one of the all time best cottons for cloth doll faces. It's a very tight weave and picks up the colour beautifully. Southern Belle is, or will be soon, available at Sew-Sisters Quilt Shop in (North York) Toronto. Judy will also be glad to mail it out if you can't make it in. (416) 633-8800 www.sew-sisters.com

Art doll classes in B.C.

We're off to Beautiful British Columbia this August with classes for any of you art doll aficionados. Check it out.......... www.gibsonslandingfibrearts.com

More art doll classes - Toronto

Everyone is on her way to finishing an art doll masterpiece. Incredible work and thanks to all the ladies who attended. I hope to start receiving digitals soon so all of you out there can share the beautiful work. The class was based on my Ginger pattern and here's some of my creations sprouting from it. And many thanks to Judy for hosting our classes at Sew-Sisters Quilt Shop in Toronto. Speaking of Sew-Sisters, keep tuned in to my blog or to Judy's website as there will be a repeat class in the fall as well as a follow-up to the beginner class.

ONE BLOCK WONDER Class

Well, we're half way through our ONE BLOCK WONDER class up at Judy's shop, Sew-Sisters Quilt Shop. (www.sew-sisters.com) Everyone's work is amazing and there's an incredible reconfiguration of flora, fauna and things mystical. Of course you'll have to wait 'til May when we finish up and the Magpie remembers to bring her camera!