Today we’re changing it up by finally getting me, Kathy, on the blog. Good thing too, because I have a lot to say. I’m bursting with fun thoughts, and I’m anxious for you to get to know me, if you don’t already.
Classes have started here at Suppose and oh boy, are we having fun. As a teacher, it’s great to meet people and make new friends. As a student, it’s wonderful to learn new techniques, or be in a class with the camaraderie of others all working on a project. I’ve been both teacher and student here at the shop in the last month. I sat in on Jennifer’s pillowcase class and actually finished mine, and it’s really cool if I do say so myself. It’s going in my guest room at home.

My applique class filled up to capacity so I was a bit nervous as the teacher, but not to worry. My students were patient and diligent and I think they learned a technique that they will really like.

Now, just to toot my horn a bit here. I finished the quilt I have spent the last couple months working on in fits and spurts as I also worked at opening the shop with Jo. It is a Blooming Nine-Patch from the book Tradition With a Twist by Blanche Young and Dalene Young Stone. I used all Kaffe Fasset prints, and had a little personal party picking out the fabrics I would use because they are so pretty.

You really must make it into the shop to see it in person if you can. quilted it for me in a Kaffe-ish all over floral design and it turned out spectacularly. On the back, I made an homage to the nine patch by sewing a big, or should I say giant, triple nine-patch. It made it a reversible quilt–a bonus!

And to top it all off, I’ll be teaching a class so you can make your own Blooming Nine-Patch quilt. It will be the complete journey, from choosing your fabrics to adding a border. We’ll take three sessions to get you well on your way, if not finished, and knowing all the tricks. I can’t wait to see some more of these quilts in the shop!
Now, dear reader, you have had a pretty good introduction to me. I hope I see you in a class (or in the comments!) soon, so I may know you too.