I've been anxious to write and tell you all about my Summer Quilting Camp that I taught to five awesome girls! I wrote a post about it here where I blog for MaryJanesFarm. It was such an awesome experience for me and I wanted to write a blog post to tell you all about it. But I submitted an article to MaryJanesFarm Magazine and was keeping my fingers crossed that it would make the magazine... so I was waiting on that!
And it did!! The Oct/Nov issue of MaryJanesFarm magazine is on newsstands now. Barnes and Noble carries it and some Tractor Supplies have the magazine also. I really shared my heart in the article - these quilting classes meant so much to me and really ended up being a lot deeper than just a quilting camp!
It was chaotic, crazy, sometimes loud, sometimes dead silent. There was a lot of laughter, a lot of fun, and a whole lot of bonding!
I only wish I had taken a picture of the whirlwind my sewing room became by the time each class was over!
Following are pictures of each finished quilt:
Chloe's quilt; front and back.
Jillian's quilt; front and back.
Casey's quilt; front and back.
Jenna's quilt; front and back.
Rosetta's quilt; front.
This picture above kind of sums up what a blast this class was!! And how special these darling girls are! I love all five of them!
There's a whole lot more I want to say about the class. But, it's all in the magazine! So you'll have to buy it to read it! Smile!
I would also like to add a HUGE thank you here to four incredible fabric designers and amazing ladies that donated their fabric for the girls to use. I can't thank them enough. The girls and I made and mailed them embroidered thank you hoops, made using their own fabrics.
Those designers and their fabrics are:
Amy Sinibaldi: Playground
Dana Willard: Boardwalk Delight and Fiesta Fun
Elea Lutz: Apple Farm
MaryJane Butters: Caravan Roundup
Oh and I almost forgot the GIVEAWAY!!! MaryJane has sent me an extra magazine to give to one of my awesome readers! Just leave a comment here and you'll be entered to win! I'll let the winner know in a week!
How fun and the quilts are cheery like the young ladies. And learning from a fabulous Teacher like you makes it more special:). I love quilts and have several from my sister and now she's quilting for my Granddaughter. Quilts are full of sweet memories, Kathleen in Az
ReplyDeleteGorgeous quilts! As I read this post I thought, how special that she is passing on the love of working with your hands, creating something beautiful, and forging friendships through quilting. Your posts are always a blessing to read.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous opportunity for these girls to learn from someone so accomplished! It looks like everyone had a great time and the quilts turned out beautifully! I will have to pick up that issue. Congratulations on being published!
ReplyDeleteAmazing talent you have Ms. Dori, lovely quilts, young ladies and post. I so enjoy visiting your blog. Have a blessed day.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful gift of not only quilting, but oh so much more, that you gave to each of those girls and in return you received the same. Truly a priceless time for all to remember.
ReplyDeleteThose girls looked like they were having so much fun! How wonderful for you to share and teach your love of quilting.
ReplyDeleteIf I were still homeschooling, I would love to be teaching a fabrics/quilting/sewing class. I actually offered a sewing class at one point but only had two students, my daughter and another girl around her age. I work full time plus overtime now, but I do try to find time to sew every week . . . even every day if at all possible. I wish we lived closer . . . what fun we'd have!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilts, beautiful girls!!
ReplyDeleteLove it! Your heart must be so full, because you put so much into it!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun article that will be! I'll have to check TC next time I'm in for chicken feed. Can I just say how jealous I am that those girls points meet so well on their quilts? I have yet to master that in mine! Maybe I need to come to your next class ;)
ReplyDeleteIt is amazing to me to see how young some of these girls are. I am impressed. Congrats on your article in
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My subscription to Mary Jane ran out and I miss her! Your quilt camp looks like a lot of fun! How long did it take to make a quilt?
ReplyDeleteDori this was such a labor of love for you and what a beautiful outcome. I'm sure those quilts and memories will be treasured for years to come. And congratulations on the article!! Can't wait to read it
ReplyDeleteWow! What beautiful quilts!!! It would definitely be hard to say which was my favorite!! 🌸 What an awesome way to spend summertime!! Making so many fun memories to cherish!! Cute girls too!
ReplyDeleteSo many beautiful memories made while also learning some lifelong skills and the bonus of a quilt they made! I can almost hear the giggles and laughter.
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful to see all these ladies make a quilt together. All of the quilts are beautiful! Seeing each of them as they sit together with their quilts snuggled around them, makes me smile! Making a quilt does more than warm the body. It warms the heart of those who make it and those who receive it.
ReplyDeleteI love looking at your handiwork.....
ReplyDeleteWhat fun! The quilts look so beautiful and how wonderful for the girls to learn from someone with such enthusiasm and expertise.
ReplyDeleteDelightful! All of it...the pictures, the quilts, the magazine article....teaching the art of sewing, giggles, and bonding. So special!!!
ReplyDeleteSo awesome!
ReplyDeleteLove the quilts! Thanks for sharing. Never heard of the magazine before.
ReplyDeleteAw, I wish I could have been at your quilting camp!
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