I lost a day. Don't know where it went, but yesterday was a total and complete loss. And somehow, that has thrown my entire week into an upside down mess of, "Wasn't that due yesterday?"
Sigh.
But, the beat moves on. First up, I taught at The City Quilter today. (I must tell you that Chris March - of Project Runway fame - came into the store while I was teaching, but they didn't tell me! I love him and I would have fallen over if I had actually gotten to say "hi!") I had a great class and they were enthusiastic as I encouraged them all to just let go and get quilting! Unfortunately, I waited until the end of class to take photos and didn't get one of everyone, but here are some smiling faces with their partially completed quilts:
I'm heading back to The City Quilter tomorrow, but on the other side of the table - as a student. I'm taking a four session class (sadly missing the second session so that I can attend Ranger U.) called "Mixed Media Play Date" from a woman named Teresa Vega. I was pleased to discover that I already own most of the things on the supply list, so I bought very little today (even though I had my "teacher discount"). I bought two new Teflon pressing sheets (I ruin those things super fast with dyes, etc.) and a foiling kit. Both of which make me super happy!
Now, how about some scrapbooking supply sales?
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And finally, I've been participating in "Top Designer" over at Bad Girls Kit Clubs. I've done some stuff that's a little different stylistically for me. Here are the layouts I've done so far:
Some Details...
Some Details...
Lots and lots of fun to make these. I think I mentioned this in my last blog post, but I find myself hungry to learn and try new things. I'm way into moving outside of what's comfortable for me - which is scary and awesome and crazy all at the same time.
Thanks for stopping by!
That class looked like a lot of fun!
I also like your layouts. Especially the first one. Love the colors, the elements. Very nice.
Thanks for visiting too. I'm looking forward to see what you do for the toy camera day. :)
Posted by: Marjorie | September 19, 2008 at 01:44 AM
Great page and fun quilts. Am a fan of your pages, you get so many layers of depth into them adding lots of interesting things along the way.
Posted by: Pearl Maple | September 19, 2008 at 02:11 AM
that is so cool they are putting pictures on the quilts!! I cannot sew not even a little big and you may shoot me but no I dont want to sew lol
I know I KNOW sorry. I did try in 7th grade home ec I still ahve nightmares from teh experience.
I GLUE.. thats bout it lol
I REALLY like your pages. They are so fun and vibrant. I love the design. I LOVE to use lots of embellishments and layers so anytime I see clusters of embellies I giggle with glee!
Very nice work Looks like fun,
Ranger u huh? color me jealous!!
Posted by: Nancy Jones | September 19, 2008 at 02:16 AM
wow that class looks so amazing!!!!
I so want to come with you to RU!!!! :-)
Posted by: Nat | September 19, 2008 at 04:21 AM
Hey Julie... long time no chat... I am so glad you stopped by my blog as I had lost all my blog links and now I have yours again..as usual beautiful artistic work you are doing...I have BEEN into the City Quilter store back in about 2004 I think, it's a gorgeous store!
Posted by: Sherry | September 19, 2008 at 04:25 AM
girl, you've been busy. sounds like you needed a lost day
Posted by: Lily | September 19, 2008 at 04:54 AM
Good luck over on the Top Designer contest. Those layouts are gorgeous. The Bus one really is away from what you normally do. I like the pink with the red title. It really makes the title pop. All that sewing must of taken forever!
Have fun at your classes. Can't wait for your new class to start on the 22nd.
Posted by: Gina | September 19, 2008 at 06:56 AM
Julie,
I love how many layers you get on a LO and thanks for the details pic since the first photo does not do the LO justice. Last blog post...sad for me. You put so much great info on your blog that I can understand that it must take a chunk of your time. So enjoy your other pursuits and I'll have to catch you in mags and other sites that you are on! BTW, I'm digging the red;)
Posted by: Sue Clarke | September 19, 2008 at 08:54 AM
wow - love the smiles on the faces of your students! your pages are awesome - i love the strings hanging on the first one and i am going to lift your pleats on the second one. they are just awesome. good luck with the contest!
Posted by: angie | September 19, 2008 at 11:31 AM
Oooh, love your new layouts, they are so textured and dimensional...all things that I love...you must be an amazing quilt instructor!!! Have fun at your class tomorrow :0
Posted by: Suzanne Webb | September 20, 2008 at 12:04 AM
Your class looks like fun!! And your projects are so very cool - wow!
Posted by: Linda | September 20, 2008 at 12:26 AM
Silly me..."in your last blog post"...NOT your last blog post. YEAH!
Posted by: Sue Clarke | September 21, 2008 at 09:48 AM
Absolutely totally cool stuff! I swear you can take the smallest prompt, run with it and come out with a masterpiece!
Posted by: Deb Wisker | September 21, 2008 at 09:52 AM
These are FANTASTIC!!! Gorgeous! Stunning! Need I say more!
Posted by: scrappermimi | September 21, 2008 at 07:36 PM