I have been very productive....

Last week was a week of catching up with old friends. It was great to see so many people who mean a lot to me, because I have fond memories of things we did together: gardening, visiting museums, quilting, cooking, drinking coffee or having lunch.... Did I promise to come back next year? I think I did......

At the end of my visit I spend a long weekend with 62 other women and 1 man. With only sewing on our minds and it was wonderful!! What a lot you can achieve if you don't have to clean, cook and grocery shop!!
Look at the blocks I made for my barn quilt. The barns will still get some animals appliquéd on the grass.

Barn on the hill Block

Dutch barn with open door

Dora's Delight block

Farmer's Daughter Block

my 'production' of the weekend

Happy sewing,
Rose-Anne

Is it the weather???? Chicago here I come!!!!

It looks like, with the snow covering most part of the Netherlands, I finally get into the right mood preparing my visit to my friends in the US. Making some Dutch goody bags. Putting together kits for a little project.

I will fly out to Chicago on Friday and enjoy a week of winter weather in good, old, cold Chicagoland.

Visiting NSIN friends, neighbors, quilt friends and even attend a meeting of the Lincolnshire garden club!!!
But the main reason for this trip is the Quilt-In organized by my old Guild: Illinois Quilters Inc. During 48 hours of continues sewing I can catch up with all the IQI members. What a treat!!

embellished heart of felt and fabric

Dutch goody bags in the making 

my mom's old buttons to use for a little project.....

I am going to work with this book and start with my Barn Quilt. There is a Dutch barn pattern that will definitely be in my quilt.

Here is a picture to proof I met that lady in Paducah!!! She signed a copy of her book for me.

Enjoy the winter weather and keep warm,
Rose-Anne