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ferne - That really is a win, win!
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Pigeon Forge, TN - A Mountain Quiltfest
I spent the past week teaching classes in Tennessee with a delightful bunch of quilters at A Mountain Quiltfest in Pigeon Forge. Robert, grandaughter Aleece and I arrived a day early to enjoy the Smoky Mountains and all it had to offer. We made the rounds of artisans and crafters in Gatlinburg's 8 Mile Loop, took the ski lift up to the observation tower and ate at one of our favorites, Bubba Gump's, on the balcony overlooking the hustle and bustle of downtown. And that was just on Sunday!
On Monday, we set up our classroom and explored Pigeon Forge, indulging in a dinner show that evening. Tuesday was our first workshop, Cooper's Crossing, from the book Layers of Love.
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| The block is made by cutting a Layer Cake square twice diagonally, sewing 4 different triangles together and layering with 2 Honey Bun strips! |
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| A quilter in progress. |
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| Mother/daugher duo Sue & Bev complete more than 2 dozen scrappy blocks during class. Awesome! | | | | | |
Wednesdays workshop was 25 Yard Dash. I guess Robert was napping because we had no pictures, but just imagine this little gem in batiks - it was a showstopper!
Wednesday we had a tasty dinner with 80 quilting ladies. Then, I shared my stories of designing and quilting and a trunk show of my quilts for a fun, relaxing evening.
Although Aleece worked hard during classes, do not doubt she found time to play on her Spring Break, too. We spent every extra minute between classes at The Island where there were a multitude of shops, restaurants and activities for all ages. Her favorite was the 3 story challenge course of ropes, stairs and ziplines. I watched from the ground and prayed her Mother wouldn't kill me when she saw the pictures!
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| Aleece at work. |
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| Aleece at play, ziplining 3 stories high at The Island. |
We'll take a look at the rest of the week's happenings on the next post. Comment here to win a copy of Layers of Love and the 25 Yard Dash pattern. If you missed us at Pigeon Forge, you can catch up!
Looks like you had a great time. I love your quilts and the border/binding on Cooper's Crossing is amazing!
ReplyDeleteSounds like you packed every minute of TN with teaching and other forms of fun. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun quilt! Looks like your granddaughter had a lot of fun too. I would stay on the ground as well! Thanks for sharing your adventures. K-
ReplyDelete2 great quilts and so special your granddaughter got to spend time with you. I loved the photo of her at play. Good for her
ReplyDeleteSounds like you had a wonderful and fun trip.
ReplyDeleteSure looks like fun! I am fascinated at the many creative ways you invent blocks and new methods for old ways! Thinking outside the box! Good for you, Lynne!
ReplyDeleteThis looks like an event that should not be missed- well by someone else. No way I could be doing anything more than 2 feet off the ground. That is why I quilt. I love the quitw and as always love the colors. P Moore
ReplyDeleteTennessee in the spring and quilting sounds lovely! Safe travels!
ReplyDeleteTennessee in the spring and quilting sounds lovely! Safe travels!
ReplyDeleteLynne, I love the way you include family into your quilting adventures. I have two daughters and one shares my passion for quilting. I plan to spend lots of time with my granddaughter at the sewing machine as soon as she is old enough to partake. We have to keep this tradition alive!
ReplyDeleteLooks like you had a great time! Your 25 yd dash quilt has been my all time favorite of your layered patchwork patterns! Here's hoping I win!!
ReplyDeleteCooper's Crossing pics make it look so easy, but I have to admit that the churn dash is my all time favorite block. Happy quilting!
ReplyDeleteThat sounds like a beautiful place for a quilt retreat! I wonder if spring has already arrived in Pigeon Forge.
ReplyDeleteLove Pigeon Forge - and looks like you had a great time! Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteDid not get to meet you at Quiltfest...but I was there...I am so glad you had such a wonderful time..Pigeon Forge has a lot to offer...
ReplyDeleteWould love to get your Pattern ... Pick Me!
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So glad you all got to enjoy the Smokies. The workshops look great.
ReplyDeleteHow perfect, beautiful quilts and time with your granddaughter.!
ReplyDeletesounds like you had a lot of fun. I too have a blended granddaughter. Love that yours is such blessing to you. We don't live real close, but they have come and stayed with us at the ranch. Have had their turns at the sewing machine, and in the fabric stores.They don't have my love affair with quilting. But the seeds are planted. Love my girls. Nice if I win.
ReplyDeleteIt looks like everyone is having a great time. Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteI've never been to the Smokies-it looks beautiful. Tthanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteSounds like you've had a great week! Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteI would love to win. It is great to see your granddaughter with you. Nancy P.
ReplyDeleteI would love to take one of your classes. It looks like a great time!
ReplyDeleteSounds like everyone had a lot of fun, especially Aleece!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun time for all! I'd love to go back to that show sometime, I've only been once, ages ago. One of these days I hope to take one of your classes as well.
ReplyDeleteYour quilts are sew beautiful! Your are the best teacher for your grand daughter, looks like she has the quilty bug. Thanks sew for chance to become lucky winer
ReplyDeleteIt looks like everyone was very productive and you got lots of help from Aleece--not sure about that zip line though!
ReplyDeleteLove your quilts! Cooper's Crossing is simply awesome!
ReplyDeleteLooks like you had a fun time in Pigeon Forge. That's on my "To Do List" for one of these days. Glad Aleece got to enjoy herself too!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun adventure! Longing for a get away right now so it sure made me jealous. What a lucky bunch of Tennessee quilters to have you share this wonderful quilt and all your expertise!
ReplyDeleteSound like a great trip. Love those quilts.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great getaway . Glad that you had such a good time.
ReplyDeleteCharlotte
I love the border on Cooper's Crossing. It gives so much dimension to the quilt. Can hardly wait to use that on a quilt.
ReplyDeleteOh wow, I love how you guys all come together to quilt I think that's the sweetest! Some amazing creations here too.
ReplyDeleteCooper's Crossing is on my list to do! What a handsome quilt and border!
ReplyDeleteScrappy quilts are my favorite and I love yours!
ReplyDeletePigeon Forge/Gatlinburg area is beautiful and so much fun. We stayed in an Oak Haven cabin when we visited in nearby Sevierville. Love your style, love your layered technique, love your fabrics!
ReplyDeleteI've always wanted to try this pattern.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your trip to Tennessee. I'd love to take one of your classes. Maybe someday. I use your fabrics in just about every project I do lately.
ReplyDeleteSounds like you and Aleece had a great time.
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I like your pattern Cooper's Crossing. Glad you enjoyed your visit to Pigeon Forge.
ReplyDeleteI really like this pattern that you shared with us. Thanks for the wonderful giveway.
ReplyDeleteGood morning - I am looking for some material:
ReplyDeleteSandhill Plums Pattern # 9355 brownish tan - do you have any of this left?
Thanks Sue
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DeletePigeon Forge is on my bucket list ... which gets longer and longer ... I need to start traveling more! Thanks for the chance to win!! Linda H
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great time!! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteEnjoyed taking your classes and meeting Aleece
ReplyDeleteI think it is neat you take your granddaughter with you. What a great experience for her, and good quality time spent together! :)
ReplyDeleteHello All,
ReplyDeleteJust wanted to say Thank you again for the wonderful experiences in Pigeon Forge. I enjoyed my classes and the dinner truck show. I haven't had much time since I've been home to work on my projects but I can't wait to get them out and going. Hopefully I can share pictures with you once they are completed.
Your story about your acorn collection brings to mind my own story. In the fall, when going to mass, we have to go under a line of trees that drop their acorns and we would fill our pockets up to bring home to the squirrels and they love them. This would happen every Sunday until the trees were done while everyone else watch thinking we were nuts literally!
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