A Quilter's Day Out!

This weekend the CEO and I took the day off and had a little fun...

We left early Saturday morning and drove down to Oak Ridge.

Where we met up with the Silver Threads & Golden Needles Quilt Group for lunch.

They introduced us to "The Soup Kitchen"  where the food was wonderful..Homemade soups, bread, salads & desserts...We will certainly be going back!

Next we presented a Trunk Show of a few of my quilts. 

They were all so wonderful. Then they surprised me with a gift that is perfect.

Thank You Sew much ladies..I Love it...

From there we came back to Rockwood  where the city was having their Holiday Tour of Homes!

Our first stop was the home of a quilter....Not just any quilter. But my friend Shirlie.

Her home was so warm and inviting...Oh! And there were a few quilts..

How cute?

Thank you Shirlie!

Then we went "antiquing" where we found a few treasures...

I love theAluminum trees....then I found a topper that I had to have...

Mother had one of these when we were kids...and it even works..on the way out the Carolers were coming in...

It was a great day...and now I'm inspired to do some decorating of my own...

Black Friday Quilt Class at the Barn

Spend the day after Thanksgiving making this wonderful quilt!

November 29, 10 AM to 4 PM, Class Fee $30

The Pattern is "Joy", by Edyta Sitar.

To reserve your spot in class, please click here to email Becky.

A supply list will be emailed to you when you register for class.

Hope you can join us!

A Quilters Home

On a recent trip to Cookeville I stopped in to visit my dear friend Marlene...

You could tell it was the home of a quilter, from the moment you get out of your car....

The porch was so inviting...

I kept looking for the pitcher of lemonade!!

Right inside was beautiful quilts everywhere...

Then she showed me her amazing studio....

It was wonderful...and sew organized...

Even her works in progress.  Were all ready to pick up and sew...

Droooool.

Who wouldn't want to stay and sew here?

Then on my way out I saw this CUTE sign

Sew sweet & true....

I have discovered that with all the photos and drooling I failed to get a picture of my friend.....can you believe that??   I guess I'll have to go back....thank you Marlene for sharing your space with me... And the limeade...(wink)

Mystery Class. CLASS IS FILLED!!!!!

Well it has been a great summer...but I'm ready for fall and some cooler temps.

As we wait for the leaves to change from greens to the gold, red, plums, rust and browns I think I need to get started on a new quilt project....What about you?

So how about a "Mystery Class" to say goodbye to Summer 2013.

Just 4 fabrics is all it takes to make a cute quilt to snuggle under this fall or give to someone special for Christmas...

Join me on Friday August 30 for an all day class....Class space is limited email today...or make plans to spend the weekend...that's right I'm reserving this weekend for those who want an individual retreat..invite a friend or come alone and make new friends..Spend time completing a UFO or start your next project....Retreat space is limited to 10 so don't hesitate call or email to reserve your spot.....for more information or details email bbstowers@gmail.com 

Here is the Antique Quilt I discovered on my weekend away!  No it's not our mystery....

Weekend Away

What better place to blog than a traffic jam? At least Rick is smart enough to fill with gas before we leave.  Some of you who have rode with me know I will wait til that little gas light comes on. Then hope I make it to the station.  

We started out the day riding thru the beautiful Indiana farmland.  

Then we passed this truck and it made me appreciate all the hard work our American Farmers do so we can enjoy our fresh food.  I know I take for granted sometime just what we have here in the Good Ol USA.   Feeling Blessed today.  

Then we arrived at the Indiana State Fair where the smells were "sinfully delicious " 

I was tempted to try this, however I settled for Ice Cream instead.   

Then it was on to the quilts.  They were gorgeous.  

Then we wrapped up our day with a stop in at the new Tractors.  

I may need this to mow at the Barn!!! Now back to the hotel where I have a seeing machine waiting patiently. And a new project to start. 

Assembly Day with Edyta!

What A Wonderful Day...This isn't exactly Barn related however it was FUN related...

I spent the day with some great,great friends admiring some beautiful quilts.

This  is a few of the quilts shared by Edyta Sitar of Laundry Basket Quilts at TVQA (Tennessee Valley Quilters Assoc.) annual Assembly Day.

Edyta shared heart warming stories of her quilts and the Reasons We Quilt.

She is such an inspiration...

And I can't wait to start my next quilt...

This might be my favorite. 

              And here I am with my friends Sue & Leota...

Debra & Me

Me with Sue &  Marlene..

I ran into lots of other friends & some who have stayed at the Barn..But wouldn't you know I didn't get pictures...it was quite crowded..

There were also some amazing quilt vendors with lots of beautiful fabrics...and yes I did find a few things I couldn't do without...we'll just keep those a secret..

I want to share this last picture which is what you get when you hand over your phone to someone and don't tell them how it works....thanks Marlene

Yes! That away...

Trip Around The World

I was having a little ME time yesterday & decided it was time to quilt something for me....

As I was digging thru my vast mountain of unquilted tops ..

I discovered a treasure I had completely forgotten about...

This Trip Around The World made out of original feed sacks & hand pieced ( no not by me)

By a dear sweet lady Susie G. I have quilted a few tops for her & we swap scraps....She said she had probably pieced this in the 50's.  oh did I forget to mention Susie is in her mid 80's & still sews everyday (except Sundays) & plants a garden....She has been an inspiration to me...And I am grateful to have known her & have her in my life...

 So this quilt is a treasure that I can't wait to snuggle under...I know there is "Love In Every Stitch"

Since I had a little extra space at the bottom of that quilt back & it was on the machine. 

I pulled out this little table runner I pieced a few weeks ago at retreat and got busy quilting it..

There is no pattern I just put together what I had leftover from another project..

   Cute!

Here is a shot of the back...I think I like it...

I guess now that I've had my fix....it's back to client quilts.