It’s Been a While!

Why is that every July seems to get the better of me? And now we’re over halfway through August too! I’ve got a lot of catching up to do, as I certainly haven’t been idle…

Prairie Landscape

Colour Theory Samples

Watercolour Miniatures

I attended another watercolour painting class with the wonderful Joanne Thomson, a professional watercolour painter and instructor from Victoria, B.C. and for three days I painted my little heart out at the Courthouse Gallery in Kerrobert, where the workshop was held. I’ve recently purchased more supplies and I’m gearing up to do some more individual study as soon as the gardening slows down a bit. And speaking of which…

Although we’ve had extreme heat and had to spend extra time hauling water, the garden has been spectacular this year. I think I went a little overboard on the pots and planters but they too have put on an impressive display of blooms.

I’ve also been working like mad on various quilt projects and have spent a good deal of time in the coolness of the gallery/studio on the main floor, standing at the longarm frame, but more on that at a later date.

Value Diamonds quilt in progress

Still growing!

The quilt above was a wonderful way to use up all those little scraps that have accumulated over the past few months but there are sure a lot of seams to contend with. I spent about six or eight weeks from start to finish on this quilt and it’s definitely a keeper! It recently came off the quilting frame and already has its binding handsewn, too. The only thing left to do is make a label and get that sewn on the back, and post some photos of the finished product, of course.

Quilt Club B.O.M.

And this final photo is for my Bubby, who was wondering what kind of project I’ve been teaching this year for the Plenty Piecemakers Quilt Club. Each block is a lesson in tips and techniques to expand on basic quiltmaking skills and boost confidence in colour and design theory. The group hopes to have their quilt tops ready in time for our annual spring quilt show! I’ll keep you posted on our progress.

In the meantime, happy stitching!

as always, carol