APRIL 1, 2022
April 2022 Journal
Where has the month of March gone? April is here and the snow is melting, slowly but surely. I ask my self each morning, “what will this day bring, where will I find my inspiration to create, what can I share, what can I give?” Yes, this is how I start each day.
Life brings with it much good, and many tests through out each day. Finding gratitude and something to be grateful for can be a challenge. I have learned much about gratitude over the past year. Bringing peace to ones soul is delivered in many ways, many walks and many works.
I find peace in my love for my family, the gifts of friendship I share with so many, and the creativity I find to soothe my soul.
Part of the creative process is sourcing. Much time is spent curating the fabrics, threads, and projects to offer. They reflect my inner soul and are an expression of what I feel. How a print or color calms or excites, will it tell a story or help others to write a new one. Will it inspire others to be creative, or will it begin a new lesson? These thoughts and ideas are what go through my head when searching for items to share at the studio.
We proudly offer various fabrics from MODA, Blank Quilting, Tilda's World, Andover, and others. Artisan hand dyed Wool. Stitching threads from Sue Spargo and Valdani. Many patterns including Buttermilk Basin, All Through the Night, Granny's Legacy, MODA, Jen Kingwell, Sue Spargo, GE Designs and more. Books, notions, Stripology rulers and accessories, Featherweight machines and supplies. If we don't have it, we can get it.
If you have not dropped by to visit us please think of visiting this spring. Start the season off with a colorful selection of curated items meant to mix and match, meant to spark your heart with creativity, and begin a new friendship with Farmgirl Quilts.
Happy Spring,
Tina
Things to look forward to at FQ Studio this month…
Tilda Club Continues with NEW Fabrics from the
Cotton Beach Collection!
the stabilizer we will be using for the tote. You will also need the time to gather your fabric
selections. Lots in stock to tempt you!
A new monthly group: Perfect for hand-sewers, felt lovers, slow-stitchers, and creative makers who enjoy working with new and vintage textiles and simple construction techniques. Not designed to fit any particular doll, per se, but rather just a sweet, mini wardrobe item as a 3D base for personal expression for stitch collage to display or gift. The 3/16 scale finished coat length is around 8.5". Pattern includes two mini hangers. Each month a different coat stlye will be offered (six styles in all)and supplies will be available to complete two coats.
Join some of our experienced instructiors and sew along with them for the day. Bring your own project, and if you need guidance or suggestions they will be here to help. Looking for a great group of people to sew with? This may be the group for you! Bring a friend or two, and enjoy a day of making. We meet once a month on the third Monday of each month. You bring your sewing supplies with you. Projects to bring; quilt top, wool applique, bag making etc., and don't forget to bring your lunch, or order out. See you soon.
This wool applique class is for all skill levels. This group will neet once a month and is divided up into groups according to your experience. Beginners will learn the basics of wool appliqué and work to complete a project of your choice. You will learn our tried and true fusing technique, cutting tips, basic stitches & learn about the use of various threads. We know once you learn the basics, you will fall in love with this medium and get lost in handwork! For our advanced members, you will learn more difficult stitches and explow display ideas. Choose from one of our many Wool Applique project kits at Farmgirl Quilts Studio.