We can tell that autumn has set in. One day, lovely sunshine with a brisk nip in the air and the next, snow! A great time to be in my studio sewing, sewing and sewing. In the Studio I've been trying to catch up on all the quilts brought in for my August sale for longarm quilting services. I have a few bigger quilts to go and they are custom jobs, so I'll slow down a bit with my output! This week is a slow teaching week, so the studio will be open Tuesday, Thursday and Friday

Join other longarmers and longarmers-to-be in a fun evening of learning and sharing. This is a time to learn from the instructor and each other and to share you own tips and tricks for successful quilting. We will try not to be brand specific and encourage those who are looking to become longarmers to join us. Learn to use a longarm machine correctly and safely. Topics cover: loading tips and fabric tension, TNT—Threads, Needles and Tension; Stitching Motifs—how to take a b

Join me!!!!! Allison has been with Handi Quilter for years and she wants to share her Pro-Stitcher secrets with you. Using simulation mode on your Pro-Stitcher table, Allison will help you to master computerized quilting. No two sessions are the same, as this class will evolve with you as you move forward—student input is highly encouraged to help guide future tops! Students are also encouraged to go home an quilt using their new knowledge. Show and share is practically manda

I'm at Around The Block in Beaverlodge Alberta for a Handi Quilter education event. Beaverlodge is just north of Grande Prairie. We left as early as we could this morning for the drive. We had heard there were forecasts of snow and didn't want to get stuck or held up with bad roads. Hubby drove and although some bridge decks between Red Deer and Edmonton were icy, we had a good, safe drive from Calgary. So, Friday at 10am we'll start 2 full days of HQ training.

The Weekend is almost here and I'm travelling, so I thought I'd give you an early Shout Out! In the Studio The Studio has been busy with both machines running on class samples, customer quilting and sew days. A reminder that the Studio will not have a full open schedule for the next few weeks. If you want to come and rent time on the longarms, or want to drop off a quilt for custom quilting, just give me a call or text (403-819-8126). If I'm here, the studio is open. On the

I'm over the moon with excitement! I get to teach Kids to Sew, again!!!!!! When I owned Needleworks (Northmount Drive in North West Calgary), I created a Children's Sewing Program. I had very high hopes for the program with visions of marketing and selling the program all over! I think I was having too much fun with the actual teaching to do any of the publishing and marketing. When I closed Needleworks, I also stopped teaching the Kids. I've been teaching quilting classe

It's not the weekend, but since I missed last weekend and I'm away this weekend, we'll consider this my shout out for this week and next week. In the Studio I've had a great response to my August sale. I will be busy quilting in the next few months! Every quilt that came in was different and although some of them are a bit daunting (size and design) I am looking forward to getting them on my frame in the next few months. Yes, I will be working on them for the next few months