ABCD Quilting Class with Designer & Author Kim Fauth

Kim Fauth, author & designer giving eager students some basic instructions on her ABCD quilt block construction.

 

 Kim providing some one on one instruction to students.

 Sharing multiple samples of the versatility of the ABCD quilt block technique.

 Kim provided assistance to students to make sure they were successful.  

Kim & Sandy plan a design lay-out with the ABCD blocks Sandy constructed.

Melissa & Pat stayed busy constructing their quilt blocks.

 Hugette & Dianne were model students constructing their quilt blocks.

Hugette & Kim spend a little time "playing"  with the blocks Hugette constructed.

I just love those bright cheerful colors.

Pearl places her quilt blocks on the design wall to visualize the pattern her blocks will create.

These fabrics sure are elegant. 

Pat also spent some time designing with the blocks she constructed in class.

Ladies what a fabulous job you all did. 

Thanks for attending this special class with Kim.

Looking forward to seeing your blocks assembled.

Remember Kim expects a photo of your quilt emailed to her.

Thanks to Kim Fauth and her sister Sue for a very fun and educational class.

Looking forward to the next two classes she will be teaching.

Western Caribbean Quilting Cruise

Back from an absolutely fantastic week on the Mariner of the Seas cruise ship.
What a way to travel!!

Here are the 75 women, our 4 teachers,

Stitchin' Heaven Travel Staff: Deb, Clay & Rachel.
We had such a good time. I don't know where to start.

The Food..... lots and lots and lots of delicious entrees, and the desserts!!

Well let's just say I didn't stay on my diet. 

I did use the stairs on the ship to help burn some of the calories I consumed.

The quilting projects are well let's just say in various states of "unfinished".

Yep, 3 more UFOs to get done.

Laura Simpson shared her School Girl Glen Pattern with us. 

I have all the stars made, just need to sew rows together, add sashing & borders.

Cyndi and I adopted this for our vacation slogan.

It's absolutely true. 

 The Promenade Deck of the ship. LOTS of shopping available.

 My quilting cruise table mates; L - R ( Vicki, Monica, & Cyndi)

Thanks girls for all the fun. 

 As usual Barb and Mary of Me and My Sister Designs kept our class laughing.

Love those two girls. 

 The first excursion in Roatan Honduras "Extreme Zip-Line"!! 

Hanging from a harness in the middle of the Honduran jungle. WAHOO!!

 After our zip line adventure we had to clean up & go formal for dinner.

I GOT GIRLYFIED and loved it. Had on those 4 inch stilettos & didn't trip once!!

 The private island in Belize we went snorkeling at.

Our guide Desiree found a "brittle starfish" and i got to hold it.

I cannot tell you how absolutely beautiful the water is. The color is indescribable.

 Horsebacking riding in Cozumel seeing Mayan ruins.

Our horses weren't very cooperative. I think I needed to speak Spanish to mine.

She had an absolute mind of her own. 

The beautiful beach area we had the most delicious fajitas.

I'll share the picture of me holding some island critters later.

 Here is the last quilt "Lincoln" by Miss Rosie

That we were to make. 

Again, I have the 9 of the 15 stars made. 

 

This is Dana & she was kind enough to fill in for Carrie Nelson.

Dana was lots of fun and her smile is absolutely contagious.

We missed Carrie & hope her mom is on the mend.

Thank you to my wonderful staff for covering for me, to Stitchin' Heaven Travel for arranging this wonderful vacation and to my stateroom mate, Cyndi for inviting me.

I had a wonderful, fabulous time.

Hope you all enjoy seeing a bit of my vacation.

Now back to work to catch up on all the paperwork.. 

Vacations over. 

Visit Your Local Quilt Shop

A very BIG thank you to everyone that came into the shop today, to show your support.
What a fantastic bunch of customers A Quilter's Oasis has.
The staff & I are so thankful to all of you that show your support to the business & to this wonderful hobby "Quilting".
We were so busy that I know I missed saying "hello" to some of you.
Thanks again for sharing your time, your talent, & your quilting projects with us.
Kathy & the Oasis Staff

February - April 2013 Class Schedule

February - April 2013 Class Schedule is completed & on our website!
Printed copy will be in the store on Tuesday January 22nd.
The teachers have really been busy preparing for this session.
Linda Schoeppach is hosting a mystery quilt called "Buy the Yard". Join her as she unravels the clues for this quilt, Begins Feb. 7th.
In March we are happy to have a visiting designer/author of a brand new piecing technique. Kim Fauth will be teaching her ABCD quilting technique.
Kim will be offering her class on Thursday March 7th & Saturday March 9th.
Sign up early as spots won't last long.

 Allie will be teaching the Lemoyne Star using Deb Tucker's fantastic tool; Rapid Fire Lemoyne Star.
If you have stayed away from the Lemoyne Star because of those "Y" seams, no worry there isn't a "Y" seam to be found using this tool.
Linda Burch & Linda Hopkins will share their love of embellishing with bead embroidery & bobbin work with silk ribbon.
Judy & Mardi have got fun bags to share with you.
By request Denise will be teaching Anita's Arrowhead, Ranchers Daughter & Trees again.
Want to learn EQ7? Mary will be teaching the basic class & the follow up Beyond Basics.
There are LOTS more classes so visit the website & see for yourself.
www.aquiltersoasis.com (click on classes for detailed information) 
Don't miss out on any of the learning opportunities. Come in & register to insure your spot.