Class Calendar & Info back at SHAWKL blogsite
Some things work...and some things don't. I've moved the class information back to this main blog...as it was becoming too confusing for folks over at a new location (ShawklClasses). I'll be deleting...
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Basic CQ Course - Open for Registration - 5-7 January
OPEN REGISTRATION - Basic Crazy Quilt Course - 5-7 January Please read the ENTIRE post before you email your registration information. Thank you :) Basic Crazy Quilt Course (BCQC-1) is open for...
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OPEN REGISTRATION, ICQC-103, 15-17 January 2019 REGISTRATION will remain open until midnight on Friday, January 17th CST ICQC-103 Embellishing with Threads This class covers Surface Embroidery...
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Silk Ribbon Cabochon Kits - $5 each
Hi everyone! I'm working on some upcoming class projects (not online classes)...and have extra "kits" available if anyone is interested in giving this a try. The "inside" is a glass flat-back...
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Getting Ready for Retreat
My 5lb box of "stuffing" came today...and I've boxed up all of the door prizes!
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A New Friend
We've had a new friend around here for a few weeks. Started with just quick visits, then he hung around enough that brother could pet him at times. With the cold weather, I ordered him a "house"...
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The BCQC-2 module is OPEN FOR REGISTRATION5-7 February 2019 ATTENTION: You must have completed the BCQC-1 Module first, before registering for this BCQC-2 course. The BCQC-2 has three major...
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Course Registration Announcement: ICQC-104; 15-17 February 2019
You must have completed ICQC-103 Prior to registering for this ICQC-104 Course. This course is intended for those that finished the ICQC-103 last year. (But, if you are currently past mid-way into that...
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OPEN REGISTRATION - ICQC-105 (Silk Ribbon Embroidery and More)
Open Registration 15-17 March (Friday through Sunday)IMPORTANT: This courseREQUIRES that you complete the Basic Crazy Quilt Course (BCQC-1) first, before registering. So, please ensure that you did...
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Crazy Kites
Doesn't this look like fractured glass!It's the "crazy" version of my new pattern Crazy Kites. The design is available as a traditional quilt AND crazy quilt...in the same pattern. Just hop on over to...
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Beading Lovers Unite!
Wow, I'm in beading glory at the moment...just looking at all of the gorgeous photos in Christen Brown's newest book: Beaded Embroidery Stitching Tons of eye candy for me to enjoy...and several...
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Winner, Winner!
We have a winner for Christen Brown's newest book: Beaded Embroidery Stitching There were 33 comments...but, some were anonymous without any way to make contact...and some were repeats because the...
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NEW CLASS - Shabby Chic Purse Open for Registration
ICQC-107, Shabby Chic Purse is Open for Registration 15-17 April 2019Purse, front view You must have finished the BCQC-101 Course to registration for this class (present students need to be at least...
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Florida Fun!
I had a wonderful time last night with the Ladies of the Lakes Quilt Guild in Lakeland, Florida. Such a productive group as there was a huge number of Show'n'tell projects to view during the meeting....
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Antique Crazy Quilt
While in Florida, we visited a lovely little tea room at the urging of Jacqui Anderson...called the "Twisted Teapot". If you are ever near Winter Haven, Florida...check them out at 200 1st St. South....
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Stunning Stitches has arrived!
Just look what the UPS man delivered just now! So, I'm doing a little happy dance because this means that YOUR books (if you ordered from Amazon.com) should be to you very shortly. Plus, these will...
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REGISTRATION will remain open until midnight on Friday, May 17th CST ICQC-103 Embellishing with Threads This class covers Surface Embroidery Motifsto include beaded and silk ribbon...
View ArticleTIMES they are a changing....and here we go!
The past 10 years has been a huge fast growth for my little blog! What began as a simple way for me to journal some embroidery seams...has leap frogged into a platform for announcing all of the free...
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Pieces cut out!
Sun is setting, but all of my block pieces are cut out! Next, sewing them back together...nice to be working on a new project. THANKS to all who have jumped over to Patreon and selected a Tier of...
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Inspirational Owls
Isn't this cute! Saw it in the ladies bathroom at our local pizza joint...thought "What a neat embroidery design this would make". :) Inspiration is everywhere!
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