More Proud Moments

My students are just fantastic! Here are the finished quilts of three of these women. First up: Bettina K. of Watkins Glen. This is her rendition of my In Baltimore Style block of the month. Featuring four cutwork designs, four flower-filled vases and a center heart wreath, Bettina hand appliqued and hand quilted her beautiful quilt. And, she designed the top appliqued band--a perfect complement to the blocks.

Here's a close-up of one of the blocks. Stunning, Bettina! Thanks for sharing!

Lori M., also from Watkins Glen, completed the Monthly Bliss 2 hand piecing series. Lori chooses beautiful fabric combinations for all her quilts. And her workmanship is meticulous. Just gorgeous, Lori!

This is Sue Y.'s rendition of Monthly Bliss 1, another hand piecing series. Sue had her quilt professionally longarmed and the designs chosen truly complemented the top.

Those of you who are long-term readers of the blog may remember other quilts from all three ladies. You can see them again by choosing the "quilting" or "students" category in the left hand column.

Thank you, Bettina, Lori and Sue for sharing your works of art. All three are in a long-term applique class with me now--and their blocks are striking. I'll share more as we go along. All these classes were held at O'Susannah's in Watkins Glen.

That's it for tonight! Thanks for tuning in. Happy Monday, everyone!

Hugs, Sharon

P.S. I am listening to Indulgence in Death by J.D. Robb. Love the entire series.

Tonight's Sunset

After spending a wonderful day teaching several extremely nice women to hand quilt my way, I was treated to this sunset. The sky changed colors very quickly and was just spectacular. Enjoy!

Hugs,

Sharon

April 1--No Fooling!

Are any of you suffering a time warp? How can it possibly be April 1? Isn't it harder to believe when spring never seems to get here? The lilacs and maple trees are just waiting for a really warm day to burst forth with leaves. It's like they are holding their breath in anticipation.

It's been a really good day here--a lot of basting (quilt sandwiches for a class), good friends, horses (it was like herding cats!), and a spot of knitting. Hopefully I can remember to get a picture of my ever-increasing sweater soon. I am almost to the end of the increases! I just love the yarn.

Hope none of you were seriously fooled by anyone/anything today. I'm always glad when I can escape unscathed!

More tomorrow! Happy Saturday, everyone!

Hugs,
Sharon