Lynne Pillus-The Mechanical Quilt

We truly enjoyed Lynne's visit to Calico Mermaid! 

It was so exciting to have a designer of her caliber teach in our shop.

 

She & her husband Dan had a lovely meal at our favorite local restaurant, 

El Tapatio!

Then Saturday she got down to the nuts & bolts of teaching her technique.

 The fabric was sorted according to value - because "Color doesn't count."

 

 

History Day for Kids

Many of you know I'm a teacher. I just can't help myself.
Yesterday the local schools presented a history day for fourth graders. My dear friend Nancy & I taught about 200 kids about quilting & let them try it out. It was a wonderful day! They threaded their needles, tied their knots, set their hoops, & started stitching.

Our husbands were so sweet to come early to set up for us.
Look at these amazing quilt blocks made by Nancy & her girls, Rebecca & Grace. I made the quilt on the bed for my daughter, Kelsey, who chose the pattern & fabrics, & my mom hand quilted it. We made two for her matching twin beds.
So that's what I've been up to this week!