Rona, Have you heard from anyone else who would like to stay in touch ?
Bonnje

9” x 11” Stretcher bars and tacks
Laying tool

I am unable to find these supplies.  Can I use a hoop, instead of the stretcher bars?

Thank you!

Mary Bowen

I would love a follow-up group as I haven’t even started my project but hope to very soon, and would love a group for help and inspiration.   I am absolutely NOT tech savvy tho so setting it up, I’m afraid, is out of my realm.  Will do what I can to help and keep it going though.

Maybe we could all just stay in touch through individual emails as…[Read more]

Getting into that space is exactly the place to be, John!

Deborah – There were some beautiful blocks made in the crazy quilting class, I was blown away to see that entry!

Not sure if it is appropriate, but there is an EGA group on facebook called EGA Stitch-a-Long. Couldn’t find any info on what the group is all about, but it is there and is active.

John, please don’t stop being wild and crazy! Your work inspired us all, and it was helpful to me to see what can come of relaxing into the work! And I appreciate your comments!

And, Marsha, I too loved seeing your piece that won the Golden Needle award. Thanks for letting us know.

Your textures are tremendous and also very well done! Thanks

This controled approach shows that less can be enen more! Your ground materials are truly wonferful and inspirational. You know a blank piece of cloth can be very scary and totally uninspirational. Great work in your mody of works!! Thanks

This work is lovely and very well done. Take more naps if sleep is relaxing and inspirational. it works for me!
I would love to take another class like this. I only wish I would have been in the class for the three lessons but we were out of the country. It was great fun and very worth a repeat. I will try to not be so wild and crazy with my…[Read more]

Marsha, I just looked at your piece in the Golden Needle awards,.  Congratulations.  It is a wonderful piece, very happy looking and lots to look at and look for.

I also recognize the crazy quilt block from the class I took with you.  That finished up beautifully and you must be proud of one of your students doing so well.  She did such a goo…[Read more]

Marsha, I am all for another one of these classes.  I took one of your crazy quilting classes online a year or so ago and enjoyed it and would love to go further in this kind of design work.  I especially like the smaller size so I can actually finish.  No more UFO’s or WIP’s or any other alphabetical rendering of  Not Finished and Hiding  in a Dr…[Read more]

I hope you DO set up another class like this! I’d sign up. (and thanks for your feedback)

Rona

Rona – Your work made a huge difference- it looks great!

There is quilting background to this project- the stitches come straight from crazy quilting. My newest version of quilting is the header for the Golden Needle awards: https://egausa.org/gallery/golden-needle-awards-2022/

I love how quilting and embroidery go together.

I’m thinking of…[Read more]

Deborah, thanks for your good words and enthusiasm. And I will certainly share my progress with you. (I agree, you can incorporate your batiks into a wall quilt! I think it would be great!)

I doubt I will finish these before Dec 26. I would love to keep in touch (maybe even in a small group with others from this class) in an on-going way after…[Read more]

Rona, I really like what you have done with your piece.   The yellow/orange variegated looks great and more interesting than the original.  I like even better your idea of a 9 patch wall hanging with plain blocks alternating.  If you get even as far as putting the blocks out together please send us a photo.  They don’t have to be complete or sew…[Read more]

This is so striking, Susan! The pale yellows do such a nice job giving space so we can really enjoy the beautiful and strong reds and blues. And you filled so much space without making it look busy!
Thanks for sharing this with us.