The title quote was shared on a Facebook page the other day and it reminded me to get working on those much needed aprons. It reduces the amount of thread in the food, you know?
A few years ago while at dinner with friends one mentioned that her Cousins had opened a quilt store and they started their own magazine. Ears perked up at that one! She had also mentioned that they had a booth at the TRQ quilt show, the name of the shop was The Woolen Willow. Well, lo and behold my time spent in that booth, with those lovely ladies the year before was the beginning of my 'working with wool quest!'
Here is a link to their website. Their wonderful magazine has become my favorite and I wait with baited breath for each issue. On its arrival yesterday I popped my heating pad into the microwave, brewed a little pot of tea and headed for the recliner. Actually, I have spent a lot of time there in the last 10 days! Well, is it possible that each issue is almost better than the one before? Is it possible that the contributing designers continue to produce the most amazing traditional/primitive projects in the industry? Of course, there are few quilt magazines in which I do not find something I want to make but in this one I rarely find something I wouldn't want to make! Encompassing the quilt, wool felt, hooking and needle-punch genre's I dedicate my evening to reading the patterns and devouring the inspiration contained within its pages.
As already mentioned, every project in this magazine (Spring 2015) is so good. I have singled out two quilts that I am considering. On page 80 Jan Patek's series quilt, named Spring Break, Is one of those glorious quilts that I really, really want to make because in the last issue for this year when everyone is finishing this beauty I will say to myself (like I did the last time I himed and hawed about doing the series published by this same magazine!) why didn't I work on this all year and it would be done? How I wish this one was kitted out. Lots of fabrics, lots of color coordination.....not my strong point. That doesn't mean I am turfing the idea, I just need to mull it in my wee head more.
Jan Patec's website.
Another really special quilt is the one you see when you link to their website, the Dresden designed by Dawn Cornell named What a Dish, page 72. Recently I have seen many bloggers, professional and hobby, re-visiting the Dresden and sharing their tips. A couple weeks ago I viewed a You Tube video by one of my favorite bloggers. I even started writing a post about the resurgence of the Dresden and added the video's to it. Providential quilters, absolutely providential. Dawn Cornell shares a free pattern on the Moda site for a sweet little Scissor Case, check it out.
And for those who know and follow Kaaren Johnston of The Painted Quilt (Her Web Site) you will find the sweetest mini-quilt on page 22. Noah and Friends is a newly designed for this magazine piece that follows her inventive crazy patch background with wool applique method. She shared this information on her blog some time ago but we all needed to wait to see the finished product. A lovely woman, a talented graphic designer, Kaaren has inspired many and struggled with some serious health problems the last couple years. God Bless her she is a testament to the strength of quilters. She shares free patterns on her site as well.
- And no, I receive absolutely NO compensation for this review. I have no personal connection with any of the designers or publishers of the magazine or anyone's patterns or books.
- My review is based on my likes, no one else.
- In Sewtopia we are as honest as possible, if you have any questions please just email me at kczkws4@aol.com. Okey Dokey?
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