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As most of you know, I am privileged t o teach and work at Pioneer Quilts. www . pioneerqui lts hop.com/ It is a beautiful shop that carries many different styles of fabric and the people who work there are full of great ideas to help you with any of your projects....or to help you get started if you are new to the art of quilting. I have a few classes coming up that I wanted to make you aware of. The next one is a hand piecing class that will show you how to make Cathedral Window blocks. This is what the blocks look like. They are all done by hand. You can make a large quilt out of these blocks and don't need to add batting or backing as they are finished as you go or you can make a doll   quilt like I did. The class will be held Wednesday December 12 from 10:30-2:30. Call the shop if you would like to join us..503.654.1555 _________________________________________ Several years ago Jan Patek began a series of patterns for a group that she called G...

Fall is my favorite time of the year. Gone are the hot days of summer and in comes the cool nights, the turning leaves, days of turkey and getting out those projects that were set aside for the long summer days. Memorial We went to the traveling memorial in early November. It was a cold and rainy day which fit the somber mood. My husband, Loren, is a proud Marine. This tribute was for the Marines, but there was a wreath for all the branches. Beautiful even in the rain. This museum was inside and had a lot of interesting things. Probably more so for those who have spent their time in the military and know these things personally. Thanksgiving Getting ready for Thanksgiving, we worked doubly hard to get the garage/studio in shape. The barn boards are going up and the ceiling is nearly finished. All unnecessary items were removed and an extra table was added for the festivities. Where's the turkey?!! We didn't have v...