Mexican Star quilt class

A few years ago, I taught a quilt class in my hometown of Earling, IA. There were some ladies from a neighboring town who wanted to take the class, but couldn't. So I scheduled a class for them in Dunlap. These ladies belong to a quilt guild that encompasses people within a 50 mile radius of Dunlap, so I met many nice quilters. I returned to do another class the next year. I do a trunk show while they are sewing, and they saw the Mexican Star Quilt. So they asked me to return and teach that class on Saturday. The class was being held in Denison, which is not far from Earling, so I went up Friday night to stay at my folk's house, then drove up in the morning.

It gave me a chance to check up on how mom is doing after her surgery as well as visit with them! She is doing really well, though still tired and somewhat sore.

As you can see, they were all on their way to some beautiful quilts!

I love seeing the different fabrics that everyone uses and how they come together.

That sashing is only 1" finished, so you get the idea of the size. It finishes at about 40" sq. with an added border.

The pattern is from Southwind Designs. I ordered them from Quilting Horizons for this class....good prices, and service. 

They promised me that they would send me pix when they get them finished. The way these ladies were sewing, it won't be long!

Class and a week off!

Had a great time at the Mexican Star class yesterday...the ladies got a lot done on their quilts and we had other quilting friends popping in all day long.
This quilt is small, sized for a wallhanging or tabletopper.

The colors chosen were all so pretty and the stars show up well!

This one is so springy....we're ready here in Iowa!

I want to get some cleaning done today as I am off work at school all week for spring break. I have some plans with friends a couple days, and hope to get some quilting done. I do have 3 night classes this week as well.

I have been working hard on the patterns for the new sampler, Spiraling Out. I am almost finished, just 2 left to write and then check them all over for accuracy. It starts Monday night, but I only have to have 2 ready for Monday! 

Cute little trees and the Lone Star pattern....

I made these cute little trees last night. I am using them on a wintery tabletopper I am working on.

Several people have asked about the Lone Star pattern I used on my quilt. It is called Lone Star by Jackie Robinson. Darlis at Quiltinghorizon.com is featuring it on her home page & offering a special right now when you purchase a pattern...free shipping with your order! All you do is type in the free shipping code...which is Jean...how cool is that? She is also going to start carrying the Mexican Star pattern. You might remember when I made that last winter. She actually has lots of nice patterns at reasonable prices. Check out her webstore!