Quilting Classes or a Retreat Right On the Water?

One of the wonderful quilters in our area, Joyce McComas, is now doing quilting classes in her home with several piecing and paper piecing classes scheduled over the next few months.

She is also planning a quilting retreat at Cove Point Lighthouse, Solomons, MD for Sunday June 22 through Wednesday June 25th.  The house sleeps up to 16 people and the price includes lodging, quilting class and and all your food and I understand Joyce is a wonderful cook.

If you are interested in classes or the retreat please contact Joyce at jjmccomas@hotmail.com and she can forward you the information.

Light Batiks

I got in two sets of these light batik strips.  They are in creams, almond and off whites.  Perfect for those patterns that require a light and also a dark or print jelly roll.

Etsy listing is at https://www.etsy.com/listing/184419812/timeless-treasures-tonga-treats-strips?

BATIKS

Received some batiks this week from a new supplier.  They had an assortment pack of 9 different fabrics, six yards each and decided it sounded interesting.

I was a little disappointed that all of them where not six yard cuts.  Some colors were in 3 yard pieces and a couple more in a 2/4 yard ratio.  I still like the colors and feel of these.  The backs are a couple of shades lighter than the front so I think people that applique would like two shades of the same color in one piece of fabric.

We have placed two bundles of these batiks on etsy and have the rest of the yardage available.

My favorites are the yellow the gray (center that looks more blue gray in this picture) and the green  on the far right.  It actually is a green/brown blend that reminds me of camo and would be great in a guys hunting or fishing quilt.  I guess I like it because it is so different.

More Batiks

This is the second of three different pre-cuts we received yesterday.  This Timeless Treasures Tonga Treats 2 1/2 strip pack is a great combination of neutrals, browns and blues.

This collection is called Rockport.

The packet even contains a simple free pattern.

Tonga Batiks

Several Timeless Treasures Tonga batik pre-cuts came in today.  Everyone who knows me knows how much I LOVE batiks and these are BEAUTIFUL! The first to be shown here and to be added to our Etsy store is Tonga Treats Bazaar 10 inch squares to use in any layer cake pattern.  Beautiful jewel tones.

here is a look at all the fabrics included.

Undersea Adventures

This Northcott bolt just in is part of the Undersea Adventures line.  It would be a great addition to the Undersea panel, a bright addition to any quilt or a fun backing.  

Mikado by Northcott

Two more bolts of fabric in, these are from the Mikado line by Northcott.  With the gold in these I think they would make wonderful blenders or a nice backing for a quilt.

These are available through our etsy shop at www.etsy.com/shop/oldetownestitchery or for local pickup.