Above average temperatures for several weeks and then suddenly it was cold and windy. I guess it is an indication to stay indoors and sew :-D
Should you need a new pattern, Fireworks is now available in my Etsy Shop as a standalone pattern. You can get it at a discount of 25% for one week.
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| Fireworks |
Fireworks is a simple pattern that requires no special rulers/templates and is NOT paper-pieced, making it suitable for all skill levels.
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| Brightness |
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| Walking Foot Quilting |
Fireworks was first published in Make Modern's Issue 59.
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| Thank you, Paul |
I used Island Batik's Fire and Ice Collection, but you could make it in any colors of your choice. Picture it as a Quilt of Valor. At 60" by 79", it certainly meets the size requirements for QOV.
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| In Peppermint Sprinkles |
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| In Breezy, Black Background |
But there is more. Two lucky readers can win a copy of the Fireworks PDF pattern. Leave me a comment on this blogpost, mentioning your favorite Thanksgiving Dessert. I will pick the winners next week. Please make sure that I have a way of reaching you.
Update - The two winners are Sara (#2) and Susie (#11). Emails have been sent.
But wait there is even more.
On account of Thanksgiving, I am offering a 25% off sale on ALL patterns till Sunday, 12/1/2024.
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Earlier this month, I taught a Workshop on Improvisational Piecing. It included modules on Color Theory, Improv Exercises and Layout & Composition. The 5-hour workshop went by so quickly.
Using two fabric bundles (Island Batik Collections), the attendees made fabric pairs such that there was enough contrast between each pair.
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| Wild Blooms Collection |
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| Morris Mist Collection |
The workshop included five exercises, but the time limitation only allowed for four. Here are some of the attendees with their work.
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| Loving it |
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| Your smile says it all |
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| Inspired! |
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| Happiness |
I received excellent feedback. The attendees left inspired and energized. Since this was my first time teaching this class, I really appreciate these notes from Brenda and Robyn.
Every year we travel to see Paul's parents (mom and stepdad) for Thanksgiving. Since Paul's mom passed away earlier this year, some people asked me - "Are you still going to Georgia for Thanksgiving?"
Yes, we are. In times of turmoil, it is even more important to maintain our rituals and routine.
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| Starter Syrup and Candied Fruit |
I am baking my 30-day Friendship Fruit Cake plus two kinds of cookies - Chocolate Drops and Cranberry Shortbread. The cookies can change but the Fruit Cake is a holiday tradition and is more than expected at Thanksgiving :-)
Watch this clip from a favorite movie of mine, emphasizing our need to find a semblance of perfection in our random world.
Life is random. In the middle of that randomness, carve some time to play with fabric, meditate with music and be good to yourself. A semblance of normalcy may go a long way to battle the absurd.
I wish that your Thanksgiving Holiday brings you just what you need. I will be sharing with all my favorite linky parties. See full list on the sidebar.
Lots of Love and Squishy Hugs!
have a happy Thanksgiving - and yes continue to live life as normal and hope it will battle the absurd! Life goes on
ReplyDeleteHappy thanksgiving!! My favorite dessert is the pumpkin cheesecake or maybe pecan pie. It’s a toss up. Your quilt pattern is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteHappy Thanksgiving to you, and wishing you both a safe journey (and good weather.)You don't need to enter me in your contest-I've already bought it, and I have the perfect fabric for it!
ReplyDeleteMy gramma's pumpkin pie. But, squishy hugs would be nice too (and low calorie!)
ReplyDeleteChocolate pie is my favorite. My grandmother would make sure we had one at Thanksgiving. Now my daughter is planning to make one so we both don't go without for the holiday. So glad the glass went well, it's a lot of effort to get ready to teach and then to teach. Hopefully you enjoyed it. Happy Thanksgiving to you and Paul.
ReplyDeleteYour blog is not allowing me to sign in, but I wanted to comment. I used the name/url option. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving! Your class looks like fun. I would say my favorite dessert is French Silk Pie, and I make one just for me every year. My husband likes mixed berry pie, and he gets his own. Enjoy the holiday!
ReplyDeleteI am making my family’s favorites; pumpkin pie and French Silk pie ( like Carole). May we all calm the chaos for the day and enjoy thanksgiving.
ReplyDeleteFireworks is bold, and I love the dynamics of the quilt with the black background! My favorite desert, any time of the year, is mint chocolate chip ice cream. Perfect.
ReplyDeleteThis is a fun quilt design, and looks like it would be great in many color combinations, too. Your class looks like it was a fun one. I would so enjoy taking a class with you! Thanks for the giveaway. Our favorite holiday dessert is a chocolate and butterscotch layered cream pie. Happy Thanksgiving to you and Paul!
ReplyDeletethanks for the chance,
ReplyDeletethe Fireworks PDF pattern perfect for a charity quilt,
I would like to taste the pumpkin pie, because here in Belgium I don;t know it,
We used to get fruitcake from a lady in the next town over. She sold so much fruitcake that it took months to make & bake it all. Even though it supplemented her income, she needed to retire from the biz due to her husband's health. Your fruitcake baking reminded me of her. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteFireworks is beautiful!
Fireworks is a beautiful quilt! I especially like the one with the black background. I hope you had a very nice time with your FIL!
ReplyDeleteI hope your trip to Georgia was easy and time with FIL happy. My grandmother made white fruitcake. I’ve never seen it again. Safe travel home, too. Ann at FretNotYourself
ReplyDeleteI always love a great apple pie.
ReplyDelete“ In times of turmoil, it is even more important to maintain our rituals and routine. ”. Thanks for that reminder. I’m glad you and Paul still went to see his dad and continued to honor your holiday traditions and I’ll bet it was hard not having his mom there to share in all of it this year. Sending you hugs. Also, it looks like your lucky students had a blast in your workshop! Congratulations on your continued success.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a beautiful and fun quilt, Preeti! I hope you had a great trip to GA. Your 30 day fruit cake sounds good and those cranberry shortbread cookies REALLY sound yummy! One of my boys would love them, I'm sure! Thanks for sharing with us at Monday Musings!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the new pattern and your class! Thanks for sharing on my weekly show and tell, Wednesday Wait Loss.
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I love pumpkin pie but most desserts would do. cmberry@lsu.edu
ReplyDeleteHi Preeti, I hope that your Thanksgiving went well. Congrats on your latest Fireworks pattern and thanks for linking up to Free Motion Mavericks.
ReplyDeleteFireworks is gorgeous, I'm so happy to see it published! Congratulations also on the class, no doubt the ladies enjoyed your teaching, I wish I was there too! Sending you hugs, chaos is everywhere but life must go on. Thank you for sharing your inspirational work.
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