Pie Crust Pile-Up

The name of the game was scrappy and the name of the pattern was Pie Crust Pile Up. We had such fun making these. Each of three teams were given kits and told to race to the finish to see how soon we could make a quilt for charity. We finished last, alas, but it looked great as you can see. We were just too careful!!!! Anyway, our new friend, Lori, got the quilt in a draw and took it with her to Washington State, where whe lives, to finish it and present it to her favorite charity. See Terry's blog for the finshed quilt and places where all three quilts ended up. It was a great race, even if all I won was a package of tissues so I could sob my loss!!!!

Quilts In The Park - August 1st!

Click to enlarge the flyer!

The Perfect Setup

Here is a peek at the inside of Bridge Creek Cottage in Augusta Wisconsin. We had a wonderful time at the retreat and we had a wonderful place to stay. This is a view of the great table runner made by Terry Atkinson. The table seats a dozen and we filled it up every time!!! There is a view of the work room and my and Deb's bedroom. Lots of great food and fun.

Milk Chocolate Chain

We all had fun putting together our Chocolate Chain in the "Let's Do Lunch" class though SOME of us had a Red, White and Blue chain. Oh well, it is the season for patriotic colors!!! And all of the table runners look especially wonderful!!! Thanks Ladies.

Snail Trail!

Oh my, snails are moving across my design board!!! I wonder if I will have enough for Escargot!!!! We will wait and see!!! Sneaky little things.

Alien Table Runner

OOOOHHHH!!!! We are being invaded!!! By cute liitle green men.........and little red women and little blue children, the list goes on and on. We have the sweetest alien fabric and it is makes the most adorable table runner. 1 1/4 yards will make the table runner and we have fabric that matches for the back too if you would like. Pattern for the table runner comes free when you purchase the fabric. Come and see what else is new at Woodland Quilts!!!

Apron Art Display in Whitewater!

We just recently had a great write-up in the Whitewater Banner about our Apron Art display that is opening July 1st at the Whitewater Cultural Arts Center!

Here is the article from the Whitewater Banner's website:

Apron Art to be on Display at Whitewater's Cultural Arts Center in July Vintage Aprons and Reproductions will be Displayed

Stonemill Quilters will be exhibiting their apron art at the Whitewater Arts Alliance's Cultural Arts Center on 402 West Main Street in July. Aprons, vintage and new, will be on display from July 1 through July 26, 2009. Anyone interested in appreciating the cleverness of turning a domestic need into an art form will enjoy this display. All aprons are hand-sewn with appliqués and embellishments.

"These aprons are from an era when people actually wore them, and in doing so decided to be creative in their 'wearable art'," said Cheryl Kehm of Woodland Quilts. She adds, "Aprons are just starting to come back and we are excited to share this beautiful exhibit."

The exhibit opens Wednesday July 1 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and includes a brief presentation which will be given the night of the opening. The Cultural Arts Center will be open Wednesday through Sunday from Noon to 5 p.m. during the exhibit, which runs through July 26.

"At the Cultural Arts Center we are delighted to exhibit many types of art, including this 'wearable' art by local quilters," said Roni Telfer, president of the board of directors of the Whitewater Arts Alliance.

Whitewater's local quilt guild, the Stonemill Quilters, will provide aprons for the exhibit from their personal collections. The aprons, made of wonderful fabrics and textiles, will be displayed with anecdotes and historical information. The Cultural Arts Center is located on 402 West Main Street in the historic White building near the Birge Fountain. Parking is behind the building, with an elevator available from the parking lot entrance