January News
Hi Janice ,

Things were very quiet in the sewing room during December as the days were filled with holiday preparations. However, we are looking forward to what is in store for 2022! We have two new exciting classes to offer you this year. See In The Classroom below for details.

Here's what is happening in the sewing room as we kick off 2022...
On the Design Wall

I am working on additional blocks for the upcoming 2022 Wildflower Garden BOM.

Here is a sneak peek of a sample of one of the blocks on the shawl.

Each block will be different with a variety of techniques to learn as you stitch your own wildflower garden!

Make the shawl, make individual blocks to frame, for pillows, or as a quilt top. The possibilities are truly endless!
On the computer design wall is the pattern for the upcoming French Floral quilt.

I think it is taking longer to write and illustrate the pattern than it did to actually stitch the quilt!

Here is another fabric option for the design. This is sister Sandy's fabric choice.

I love how this design lends itself to everyone's personal design sense and fabric choice.

Coming soon! Stay tuned!
All of my blocks are completed for my Tumbling Blocks quilt, designed by Rita Verroca.

The sashing and borders are added, and now it is off to the quilters!

This is a great pieced and appliqued quilt project. It was fun to stitch and I learned a few new techniques, tips and tricks along the way!

AND it is a great stash buster!

Contact Rita here if you are interested in the pattern.
In the Classroom

Wildflower Shawl BOM
(also available as a webinar class)
2nd Saturday of each month, February 2022 through January 2023
10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Cinnamon's Quilt Shoppe, Jacksonville, FL

Let's grow a beautiful wildflower garden together as we hand embroidery this eloquent shawl. This Bock of the Month class offers lessons in hand embroidery, including both basic and intricate stitches. These stitches could also be included on your other quilting projects!

Cimmanon's is offering you a choice of yummy hand dyed wools for your shawl. Contact the shop to place you order your color selection to make the shawl uniquely your own.

Not sure if you would wear a shawl? The monthly blocks could be stitched individually and framed, made into pillows, a pincushion, a tote, or even a quilt. The possibilities are endless!

If you're out of town and would like to stitch with us, the class is also being offered online as a WebEx meeting/class.

Please note the 12 session class is a one-year commitment.
Cathedral Window
Pincushion & Mug Rug
(also available as a webinar class)
2nd Saturday of each month, February 12, March 12, & April 9, 2022
1:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Cinnamon's Quilt Shoppe, Jacksonville, FL

Learn to make a beautiful embroidered cathedral window pincushion and/or a simple cathedral window mug rug. The technique is so easy and addictive!

The pincushion is hand embroidered using several different embroidery techniques.

All done by hand, these little treasures are fun to stitch, and they are perfect to make from you scrap basket.

If you're out of town and would like to stitch with us, the class is also being offered online as a WebEx meeting.
An Applique & Embroidery Canvas
The Applique Society (TAS)
Class: April 30, 2022
10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. EST
via Zoom

I'm excited about the upcoming class with The Applique Society, April 30, 2022 via Zoom. We will be taking on this beautiful block and learning several of the stem, leaf, flower, and basket techniques.

Not a member? Click here to visit The Applique Society website and for more information.
Stitches & Techniques
Each month this section will highlight a new-to-me stitch or technique. I will share a pdf of the technique or a video link so you too may learn along with me. Click here to visit our website for additional tutorials.

Sharon B of Pintangle has a new set of Stitchers Templates. This is a great way to stimulate your creativity in 2022. Each set comes with a downloadable e-book filled with patterns and designs. Click here for more information on the new set. There is also a video of Sharon showing how she uses the templates.

I doodled this design using the Set 3 templates and inspiration from an antique quilt block.

I am using simple, basic embroidery stitches and flouche embroidery thread to stitch my doodled design. If you would like to give the design a try, here is a pdf for you to enjoy!

Please remember the Stitches & Techniques pages and any accompanying patterns are copyrighted and FOR YOUR PERSONAL USE ONLY. They may not be copied, duplicated or shared in any format without permission.
Stitching Companions
Doogan had a wonderful Christmas! Santa brought him some toys and treats. He loves opening presents!

And he especially loves when Christmas dinner is served!

Here he is checking to see if there was anything left for him after the Christmas feast.

Here's to a healthy New Year Doogan!
In Closing
From our home to yours, we wish you
a blessed, prosperous and healthy 2022!
Until next month,
Stay well, stay safe, and
Stay Stitching,