Linda's Luscious Ladies

Road To California

This is part of Pam Holland quilt, Color Comes to the Back Country. I like to think this lady is me in 15 years on my way to a quilt retreat! Thanks, Pam, for a great quilt!

The Quick Zip Bag

Here' a new bag I just finished for the booth. It's the Quick Zip Bag by Linda McGhee. It was super fun to make. There is a zipper all round it so you an unzip it and it lays flat. Come to our booth at Road To California, January 19-22 to see it in person!

You need to see this

Tracey brought this quilt into our booth this morning at PIQS. She had appliquéd the blocks that at truly amazing. Her work was the best! And guess what ? She used Grab Bags for Crazies! I wish you could all see it in person.
We are having a great time! Went to the fashion show tonight. Nick Colman and Lorraine Torrence were two of the featured designers. It was fabulous. They both have some new designs coming out that I can't wait to try!

More house blocks

Here's more of the house blocks I'm making for the quilt "Around the Block" by The Rabbit Factory. It's a BOM at our local quilt shop, Colorz for Quilts. It's been so much fun.

It's a very good thing....

Cherrywood fabric has been washed twice after the dying process in a soap called Synthropol. This soap is recommended for hand dyed fabrics. It removes the excess dye from the surface of the fabric, keeping the dye in the water and sends it down the drain. Like I said we have done this twice. But we still recommend that you do it again--just to make sure! You know, stuff happens!
Now if you've used Cherrywood and didn't wash it, not to worry. Just wash the finished product in Synthropol. We've had plenty of discussions here about front loading vs top loading wash machines. I have not had as good results with front loaders. Water is necessary to keep the dyes from redepositing on the fabric. If you have a front loader I recommend your sink, bathtub or quilting friends top loader!
I have also used the Color Catcher and Color Grabber. I have had good results with both. I actually wash all my quilts after I get the binding done and I use the Dye Magnet.
Now if you have had Cherrywood run, just wash again. You may have to wash a couple times with synthropol but it should wash out.
If you can't find synthropol at you local shop give us a call. The other 2 products can usually be found at Target, Walmart and some grocery stores.

Before it's too late......

I just have to post a few pictures of our booth in Lancaster, PA and some pictures of the Farmers' Market. It was just across from the hotel and we got up at 6 am just to take in the sights-- it was well worth it.

Try again, please!

Ok, let' try it again. The previous post is the first I've tried on my iPad. Didn't go so well, but I'm not changing it.
Any way, the picture is from a block of the month we are doing in town at our local quilt shop, Colorz for Quilts. We are having so much fun with Rabbit Factory's pattern, Around The Block. I will add more pic after tomorrow when we meet. It is our 4th session.
I have found out I am not a very talented, stick to it blogger. I'm sorry and will try to do better!

That's the way it is.....

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