Stix trip is around the corner... Packing my bag getting ready for a full week of sewing, eating and best of all seeing all of you.... Verne nice job I think this is really going to keep us girls moving!!!! Miss and Love you.... Counting the days.. See you Sooooon xxoo

Lauren's Newest Quilt Project

Hello Fellow Stixers! I've been working on a new quilt during my spare time at school, trying to fit in at least a little quilt time each weekend if possible. So far, I've got some of the center squares put together and have been cutting the green strips that will surround them. I'll keep everyone updated as the project progresses!

Date of next Stix Retreat: Sunday, February 19 through Tuesday, February 22

Quilt Project: Fussy-cut flowers in simple snowball units sewn into blocks, separated by sashings. This pattern would make up equally pretty in softer, pastels.

Fabric Floor Mat Project: Several years ago I made a few painted floor mats - one has survived over ten years of daily wear. This is a new twist on that same idea, using fabrics cut and pieced in quilterly fashion. Using an adhesive, the fabrics are glued to artists' canvas and then covered with several coats of acrylic medium. As soon as I've finished one, I'll post a photo.

Mistletoe Project: Several of you saw the mistletoe that Maria and I made at Christmas. If you'd like to get started early on 2012 holiday gifts, we'll spend a couple of hours at the Retreat and make mistletoe.

Apron Project: This pattern, purchased from Stonemountain, is fashioned after one from 1927; the remake in the picture to the right is made from Kaffe Fassett fabrics giving it a contemporary look.

Supplies

Quilt Project (for bright colors, as pictured):

2 1/2 yards total assorted bright prints (blocks)
12 - 1/8 yard pieces assorted solids in coordinating colors
1/4 yard orange floral (sashing squares)
7/8 yard solid light green (sashing)
2 1/8 yards pink-and-orange print (border, binding) (If you do not use a directional print, you will need only 1 5/8 yards)
4 yards backing fabric
2 yards batting

Finished quilt: 58"x74"
Finished block: 13 1/2" square

Apron Project:

1 yard each of 2 coordinated fabrics (that's 2 yards total)

Supplies for all other projects will be provided.