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It's finally here - Quiltworx Arcadia, the new Technique of the Month for 2027! Registrations are now open for my 7 night / 8 day retreat at Honeymoon Bay, Vancouver Island, 1st - 8th April 2027.

Whoohoo! Introducing Arcadia - the new Quiltworx 2027 Technique of the Month! I will be doing classes in my studio - 2 consecutive days per month likely starting Feb or March 2027 (Bowser, Vancouver Island). A great way in for beginners. Small classes and lots of time. And ... for experienced Quiltworx quilters, a 7 night retreat at Honeymoon Bay, Vancouver Island, at the beginning of April!

Another fabulous retreat came to an end last Friday - and as usual, my social media person is behind in posting anything (that would be me in the absence of my bff Heather's Fabric Shelf. What a wonderful group of women! Many belly laughs, and much was achieved. This was our show and tell. And I must take ownership of the fact that I forgot to remind everyone until after some had already left home ... 😖😂

Well, we had a marvelous retreat at Honeymoon Bay! We had experienced quilters, working on Vintage Rose, plus a few other projects in the room. And we had three newbies to Quiltworx working on Pop Star. They all did great! I am notoriously bad at taking photos during the retreat, as I am pretty busy running around the room, but here is our show and tell.

Something a little different! I've just finished this Elizabethan Moth. It was a kit from my hubbie for Christmas, from The Crewel Work Company based in the UK. It was a new kind of handwork project for me - gold work! And yes it was a challenge. The whole thing is about 5". It's not perfect - it will be flatter once it's framed. I went to school with the lady that founded this company!

Finally, I can share! A beautiful new collection from Lumin Fabrics Island Batiks, from the Spring / Summer 2026 catalogue. I loved making this! This signature collection is called Songbird, and is by Jerry Khiev for Jennifer Thomas of Curlicue Creations. The pattern is a 2015 Technique of the Month called Vintage Rose from Quiltworx.com Seriously, the photos don't do this fabric justice - it is gorgeous!

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Retreat alert! Only 4 places left! Experienced instructor Anne Hall will be holding another retreat at the beautiful Honeymoon Bay, near Lake Cowichan, on Vancouver Island from 9-14 September. Although this is an open retreat, Anne will be teaching a couple of Jacqueline de Jonge's beautiful new patterns, Illusions. There are projects for beginners and advanced quilters. Or, bring a UFO, or do your "own thing." For information and to reserve your spot, please visit the website: https://www.sewpeaceful.com/9-14september2026athb

9-14 September 2026 at HB | Sew Peaceful A beautiful, relaxing retreat centre awaits you at Honeymoon Bay. Come and meet new friends and learn new quilting techniques at the 6th Sew Peaceful Mystery Quilt Retreat. Or, bring your own project or UFO to work on!

A cute little finish - not my colours, but made as a wall hanging to hang in my son and daughter-in-law's log home to match the curtains. This is the Popstar, 50" x 50", and a VERY different look to the pattern cover (also shown below). Just shows how much of a difference fabric choices make! I will be teaching this one in April at several retreats, so nice to make a sample with a purpose.

https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/video/9.7104969

Hundreds of donated quilts on the way to Tumbler Ridge Hundreds of quilts are headed to Tumbler Ridge, B.C., as expressions of love from across the country. As CBC’s Shelley Joyce reports one Kamloops quilt shop owner started the drive and has since been inundated with donations.