Today's Newsletter

 
Hi all.. I wanted to let you know about some new patterns coming out from Bigfork Bay.  They have a few new patterns coming out.  There is a fox in some grape vines called Between the Vines.  And this Eagle, which they are looking for a name for.
They is also have a block of the month done by Pat Sloan  You can see that on her website here  http://patsloan.typepad.com/


Sew Days -
I'm having some open sew days over the summer.  My dates for June are
Thurs. June 7  9-3
Weds.  June 20 9-3
Sat.   June 23 9-3

The cost is $8

I will provide a ironing surface.  There are large tables and plenty of room for about 8-10  people.. I have 3 signed up so far for the weekdays and 1 for the Sat.
Bring whatever you want to work on, your sewing machine and supplies.. It will be a fun day!!
I am having these sew days at Zion Lutheran Church.  It is on the corner of Brookfield Rd. and Lisbon Rd. the border of Brookfield and Menomonee Falls.
If you have any questions please call me or email me.. 414-531-4653

If you are on facebook you may want to like Bigfork Bay Cotton Co. and Traci Suzanne Marvel... Traci sends out updates and has giveaways.  Right now they are looking for a name for their new pattern. If you friend Traci on facebook and scroll down to May 17 you can see the pattern.  It is a beautiful eagle with petroglyphs in the corners.  I wish I could post a photo but, my computer is not letting me on facebook right now.. I will try later and send it if I can.  Please send me any photos of your BFBCC quilts that you have finished.  I am currently sewing the pieces down for PEACE and turning it into a powerpoint presentation.
Thanks for your interest in Bigfork Bay....Laura

www.bigforkbaycottonco.com

The Lazy Days of June....

Well, June will be a take it easy month. I have 3 Sew Days scheduled. June 13, June 20, and june 23. They will be from 9 to 3 at Zion Lutheran School in Menomonee Falls. Please email me if you would like to join me. The cost is $8. The next show I will be vending will be in Eagle River....Hope to see you soon!! Eagle River Cranberry Country Quilters Show A Walk in the Northwoods           : July 21, 2012 Location: Trees for Tomorrow, 519 Sheridan St., Eagle River, 54521 Hours: Sat 10 - 4       Admission: $5       Sponsored by: Cranberry Country Quilters, Eagle River, (Venue and schedule change: listed at the First Congregational Untied Church in October in the book.) 100+ Quilts on Display, Antique Quilts, Raffle Quilt, Door Prizes, Quilts for Sale, Country Store, Lunch Available

WInning...:-)

I had a great weekend.  My Blue Heeler, Rosie took a 1st place at the It's a Stitch show.  The Lion Sleeps Tonight took a 2nd.  And Zak, my zebra quilt took a 3rd in the Sun Prairie show.  We vended the It's a stitch show and I met so many nice people.  All the shows have been really a lot of fun.  My next show is in Eagle River on July 21.  Then I will be in Galena, Ill. August 10 and 11th for their big quilt show..

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Hi all,  Just wanted to send out a quick email to you who signed up at the West Suburban Quilt Guild show to receive an email from me once in awhile.  We had a winner of the pattern. It was Carol from West Bend. I'm enclosing my schedule for teaching and vending. 
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April 11 and 25, 2012
Just a quick update on me.  I am teaching a Bigfork Bay Cotton Co. class at Sew With Me .. 1427 E. Racine Ave. tomorrow night with the second half of the class in two weeks, April 25.  There is still room if you want to sign up.  It is from 6-8:30
Sew With Me
262-547-3230
www.sewwithme.org

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April 14 and 15, 2012
I will be vending at the Crazy Quilters Show this weekend.  It has always been a really nice show.. And the middle school is a great venue. Stop by and sign up to win another pattern. 
 Crazy Quilters 25th Annual Quilt Show

"Still Flying High After 25 Years"

April 14 - April 15, 2012 
Saturday 9am - 5pm, Sunday 10am - 4pm

SHOW INFO

Held at Parkview Middle School
930 N. Rochester St.
Mukwonago, WI
Corner of HWYS 83 & NN

http://www.mukwonagocrazyquilters.com/2.html

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April 21 @ 1:00

I will be teaching a embellishing class at Antoinette's Quilt Shop in Plover, WI.  It's been a long winter so I am anxious to get up into the great north woods for a few days. 

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Next month I will be vending at the It's a Stitch Quilt guild show in Jackson. 

May 5 and 6, 2012

 Spring Gathering

It’s a Stitch Quilt Guild presents the 16th annual quilt show:

“Spring Gathering”

Planting the seeds of imagination. Pick up your “free” Seed Packet and Quilt Pattern

Our location is:
Kettle Moraine Lutheran High School
3399 Division Road – County G
Jackson, WI 53037
(1/2 mile south of 60)
(map)

May 5 and 6, 2012
Saturday: 10:00AM – 4:00PM
Sunday: 10:00AM – 4:00PM

Admission $5.00

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Friday and Sat. May 11 and 12 

University Days in Cedarburg

I will be doing some one hour lectures on Fusing and Bigfork Bay Cotton Co. patterns.  These two days are packed with fun!!  For $40.00 you get 4 lectures a day plus lunch and a lunch speaker.  Friday the speaker is Nancy Zieman and Sat. we have world renown Textile Appraiser, Certified Judge, Teacher and Lecturer.  These are both 2 amazing women.  I went to the University Days 2 years ago and I just loved it.  For more information go here :  Attached is a printable flyer. 

http://wiquiltmuseum.com/education/classes-workshops/university-days






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Evergreen Quilt Guild Show

I'm heading up to Green Bay, WI. for a show tomorrow. It is at Ashwabenon High School Sat and Sunday. Should be a really good time. Come on by and say Hello..

The Art Of Quilting

Just a quick reminder that the West Suburban Quilt Guild show is next Friday and Saturday March 16 and 17. Mt. Mary College is on 92nd and Burleigh in Milwaukee. The show times are Friday 10-7 with a special event at 7pm.. Mickey Dupre will be the guest speaker. Saturday 10-4. I will be there vending Bigfork Bay patterns. It has been a fun week receiving all the patterns in the mail. THe fabrics in the kits are so beautiful.. I can't decide which one I will make next. Stop by and visit me!! And don't forget to visit the guilds gift shop. THere are so many cool items made by the members. The quilts as usual are beautiful ( I will have 4 in the show) And there will be a fun bed turning with Carol Butzke. Which 5 of my vintage quilts will be in. I'm anxious to find out any information about them that she can give me. See you at the show!!!

Friends ...Good sports..

Tracing onto wonder under

I used a few of my friends last Sat. to teach them the technique to put together the Bigfork Bay Cotton Co. Patterns.. we had so much fun.. and I do believe that I did a pretty good job...from what they told me.. .Now I am ready for the real world... Thought I would share some photos with you.

Ironing onto the correct fabrics

Ironed

Starting Ascending Song

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Assembling the parts

Putting them together

Patti picked a hard one.. Lots of pieces.. but, is it going to be beautiful when she is done

Earth Wind or Fire.... ?

Fusing the pieces..

Waste nothing!!

Three Wise Guys... don't you just love them?

I used a few of my friends last Sat. to teach them the technique to put together the Bigfork Bay Cotton Co. Patterns.. we had so much fun.. and I do believe that I did a pretty good job...from what they told me.. .Now I am ready for the real world... Thought I would share some photos with you.