Sweet Season Quilts

This past weekend, was another Mud Season in Johnstown -  a cute town just on the southern edge of the Adirondacks – and the class was once again at the shop, “At Home Quilting”.  It’s located on Main street in Johnstown, and I know that I told you a bit about it just a few weeks ago, but want to mention again the great owners and their small but nicely supplied shop.  First off, it’s the long arm quilting machines that will grab your attention when you walk in– they will do the quilting for you OR let you rent time to finish your own projects, and will help you with every step of the process! 

As for shop – they offer fabrics for the patterns that they sell, along with some very essential and different notions – one of my newest favorites  that they have in stock is the pressing stick!  Jennie has both sizes, the 18” and the 48”.  So, you don’t know what a pressing stick is???  It’s a slightly padded, cloth covered, long stick!  If you press seams, open or closed, and you use the stick to do this, then you will NEVER go back to pressing seams without it again!  I own both sizes. 

But I’m getting side tracked – back to “Mud Season”!  Actually we had four Mud Season Quilters this time, one “Over East”, and one “Up North”, and you know what comes next, the photos,  Here they are . . . .

Lets start with “Over East” and Michele – this quilt is going in her “seaside room” – the sandpipers are always my favorite.

Now let’s go “Up North” with Laurie – Love days on the lake.

Ok, back to spring and “Mud Season”

First is Laurie, who actually owns cows – lots and lots of cows! She has to go “round” hers up before adding them to her quilt!

Then here’s Kelly (from Manhattan – but loves to visit the country)

And Jackie – also visiting the country from the city

and Kelly & Jackie’s country friend – Andrea – who did all the cutting of the critters for them –  a big thank you to Andrea!

Wow, the quilters got a lot done in this two day workshop, and I know I say that every time – but they really do!

Thank you quilters for a great workshop!

I went “back over” to one of my very favorite shops on Massachusetts a few weekends ago (April 27 & 28) – A Notion to Quilt! Located just south of the village of Shelburne Falls with the Bridge of Flowers.  If you’ve read my entries, I KNOW you’ll remember me telling you all about this shop & village before.  And being that it was the end of April, I had NO “issues” driving over the mountain road to get there.  It’s a beautiful drive – it’s Route 2 and if you leave North Adams and head east, you’ll go up, up, up a very winding road with a hairpin turn,  over the top , then down, down, down the other side with another very winding stretch of road.  The view at the top is breath taking – yes that’s a cliché, but it’s the only one that fits! 

So anyway, back to Mud Season at A Notion to Quilt!  As I said, the shop is one of my favorites, they have EVERYTHING that quilters love, lots of batiks, lots of modern prints, lots of landscapes, novelties, blenders, notions, patterns, machines, sewing tables, great staff – you see, everything! 
The quilters in class for that weekend were making Mud Season and one quilter stayed one day to make “Molly’s Bag”  

You know what comes next – the photos!  And here they are . . . .

First up is Anna

Then our buddy, Janet

And Cindy – the ducks will be along shortly!

Here’s Gail with “Rubber Ducky” leading the way

And Joan – who just finished “building” her barn –

Next up is Virginia – a brand new Quilter!  Very impressive for her first quilt!

Unfortunately, I did NOT get photos of everyone that weekend – missing are Susanne, MaryAnn, and Sue – we’ll get back to them next time!

Can you guess what my blog is going to be about by seeing the title?  No?? Well, here’s the summary – Had a 2-day class during Freyr! 

And the long version is . . . .

I was scheduled to have an “Up North” weekend workshop in Johnstown, NY, a drive approx. 1 1/2 hours from my home, and it was scheduled for 12/29 & 12/30.  Had it been last years winter season, I would not have any difficulties getting to ANY classes, but last year was a fluke!  So, the weathermen kept saying, the storm wouldn’t hit our area till late afternoon on the 29th.  Great, I thought, I’ll get to class, get them started and be home before the storm hits – and the next day would be good, too, because the roads would be cleared and ready for travel.  So, I arrived in Johnstown at 9 AM on the 29th and the snow started to fall.  “OK, well I’m here now”, I was thinking, might as well get the “Up North” ladies started.  So we all got busy and the quilters got a GREAT start on their project.  Actually, one quilter decided to make “Snowy Hideaway” , very appropriate I thought!   Around 2PM, I decided I better break off one hour early and head home. 

Well, I made it home, both me and car in one piece, but it was a long process!  Approximately. 2-3/4 hours.  Oh well, I’m thankful that I live in the northeast where the road crews know how to maintain roads, now if we could have less of drivers who can’t drive in the snow, AND less truckers who still go 65 on snow covered roads. Oh well!

Yes, I’m rambling, and I did get to class for the following day, too – so lets get back to the Johnstown Quilters!  They really were troopers, all stayed and managed to get a LOT of their quilts made and as always, I have proof!

First up is Jennie – she and hubby own the shop where the class was held.  It’s called At Home Quilting.  They offer long-arm quilting services (they have three machines), and they also have some fabrics, notions, etc, for “Just in case” circumstances.  And of course, a Great classroom area to spread out and SEW!  

So here’s Jennie with her “Up North” quilt . . . .

Next up is Stacy (making the complete “Up North” scene)  and Chris (making Chick-n-Dee”_

And Suzette, also making the complete “Up North” scene.

And last but not least, Kathy – with her “Snowy Hideaway” (the top window is her sewing room in the attic)

Despite the “dashing through the snow”, I had a great time with these wonderful quilters, and looking forward to seeing all of them again – maybe in summer next time??