Lola Jenkins thread painting class

In January I took Lola Jenkins' thread painting class with the Austin Area Quilt Guild. The class was great, Lola was an informative and fun teacher.  I chose to use Lola's pattern of what I think looks like a flapper girl. Used black Sulky thread, colored pencils, and crystals for her necklace. Added antique buttons at the bottom of the braid. I will have the opportunity to take a class with Lola when she comes to the Colorado Valley Quilt Guild. I hope to use an original photo then.

March CQJP naked block

Got CQJP naked March block ready also. Don't know how much time I will have for stitching while visiting our son in Fort Worth, but I will be ready!

CQJP naked February block

Here is my naked CQJP February block. Ready to go to Fort Worth with me!

CQJP January block

Here is my January CQPJ. I know, I know, I am behind, but with good reason....we have moved into our new home. Definitely have had other things to occupy my time! However, I hope to get caught up this month. Going to take February block with me this weekend as we are going to visit our son in Fort Worth.

I am also working on Rebecca Bees' All About Sewing RR II. Will post photo when I am finished with her block.

All About Sewing II Round Robin

Here is my naked block for the All About Sewing II Round Robin. I'm not really happy with it, but since it is the second try, I'm just going with it. I found that my stash which I have received from so many generous people after the Labor Day Wildfires here in central Texas has some wonderful fabrics but most all are solids without any real texture. This makes for a very dull block. I will definitely have to focus on getting some variety into my stash.

January naked block

Here is my January naked block. As you can see I will be using jewel tones with fancy fabrics and cottons. Unfortunately, I haven't had the time to do all 12 blocks, but do hope to get some done ahead. You would think living in a small RV I would have time, but I guess the building of the new house is really taking up a lot of spare time. Hope to be in the house in a few weeks. Can't wait to get my own space again! I spent time today sorting my stash that so many generous people have given me. In my former studio everything was pretty well organized in drawers of beads, laces, motifs, ribbons, etc. In the new studio I am going to organize according to colors of the materials. Will see how this works. Well, need to start stitching.

January naked block