Spring has arrived in Western Oregon...

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Spring has arrived in our little valley

On my way home, I had to stop and snap a photo of our place.

The lighting was just right at this time of day.

Lots of baby calves running through the fields.

That is always a sure sign that Spring has finally arrived...

While the mama cows are grazing, the babies gang up together and have relay races!

This little guy is trying to get his mother to play.....but she is having no part of it!

The Buzzards are Back!

That is also another sure sign that Spring has arrived...

The buzzards roost on the top of the fence posts and open their wings.

I think it is some sort of solar drying method they use.

There were 8 lined up with their wings open just before I got the camera out...

I am getting lots done out in the Thread Shed for future class samples...

I will post images as soon as I can.

Happy Spring!

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May Your Bobbin Always Be Full,

LuAnn

Alzheimer's Illustrated........Purple Name Quilt

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The quilting is complete and this is in the mail on it's way back home.

I chose a fine gauge thread for machine quilting:

Superior Thread So Fine!

I did not want the stitching to obscure the names

Machine Quilted Vine

Reverse Side of 7 foot name panel

On this Sacred Ground I chose to quilt a vine...

We all grow on the vine of life.

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Please CLICK HERE to find out more about Ami Simms and her quilts to raise funds and awareness for Alzheimer's.

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May Your Bobbin Always Be Full,

LuAnn

Adventures in Jello Printing........

Here's your chance to learn to Jello Print on Fabric.

You can sign up for this class at JanniLou Creations

JanniLou Creations Quilt Shop

1243 Main Street

Philomath Oregon

541-929-3795

Adventures in Jello Printing Class

June 19, 2010

This is part of a new class series:

Adventures in Art Quilting

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"Sanctuary"

14 x 18 inch Journal Quilt

Learn to Jello Print on Fabric...

Learn to make this scalloped edge binding...

Learn finishing techniques:

Hanging Triangles and Label

Adventures in Jello Printing

June 19, 2010

Class Sample Quilts can be viewed at JanniLou Creations.

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May Your Bobbin Be Full of Art Quilts,

LuAnn

Birthday Quilts...

Let's Party!

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My grandniece, Devn & I at her Birthday Party

Devn opening her Fairy Quilt

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This is the third fairy quilt I have made.

I kept the first one. I gave Devn's grandma the second one....

Devn is so happy to have this one to hang in her room!

Devn opening her star quilt...

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We're both so happy.......

We can't stop smiling!

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May Your Bobbin Be Full of Birthday Quilts,

LuAnn

Black Leaves.......Machine Quilting

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Machine Quilting

Robinson Anton 24Kt Gold Rayon Thread

This rayon thread looks like a metallic when quilted on black.

It is wonderful to work with.

It gave the quilt some....zing!

Background & Border Quilting

Black thread was used in wavy lines in the borders.

YLI Variations Stone thread was used to quilt wavy lines in the crackled fabric background behind the leaves.

No time for the border treatment.....maybe tomorrow.

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Adventures with Textile Painting

Saturday, August 14, 2010

JanniLou Creations Quilt Shop

1243 Main Street

Philomath Oregon

541-929-3795

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May Your Bobbin Always Be Full,

LuAnn

Black Leaves........Class Sample

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I added leaves to this commercial crackle fabric.

This is for a class coming up in August 2010.

You can sign up for the class at JanniLou Creations

Adventures with Textile Painting

Saturday, August 14, 2010

JanniLou Creations Quilt Shop

1243 Main Street

Philomath Oregon

541-929-3795

I cut off a portion of the fabric above.

This will be the center of the journal quilt.

Stash of Black and White Fabrics

Looks like fun!

Auditioning possible border fabrics...

I like this arrangement of border fabrics.

Quilt Top pieced and ready for machine quilting

Maybe I can get it under the needle soon...

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May Your Bobbin Always Be Full,

LuAnn

Mixed Media Rust Quilt....

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The central image of the trees and birds was the inspiration for this mixed media journal quilt.

I found a scrap of rust fabric leftover from a previous quilt and decided to go with a monochromatic color theme.

A used coffee filter and some old keys and butterfly hinge helped give this piece the "grunge" look.

"In the Moment"

Mixed Media Journal Quilt

I couldn't bare to cut the top off straight and remove that wonderful line of rust, so I left it at a 45 degree angle.

Random wavy lines of machine quilting added the perfect texture.

Wax coated string on the right

Rolled leather-like cord on the left

Gave this piece more dimension along with the hinge and keys.

I also bound the edge with the rolled cord.

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Challenge yourself to go through your junk drawers, garage and yes the kitchen trash, to see what you can create. It is like a treasure hunt!

Lay out all your findings on the table.....then see what they inspire you to do...

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May Your Bobbin Always Be Full,

LuAnn