With summer’s additional activities aside, it’s back to the drawing board. I have one fall collection complete and will be working on two new holiday groups simultaneously, over the next few weeks.
Sharpening my crayons and staying focused.
Wow! So far, our summer has been completely booked, in fact, over booked. June has already included one college tour (with Natalie), a new summer intern, a five week on line art class, an all day WordPress class, with one to go this Friday, two long distance family visits, two birthdays and a partridge in a pear tree. Not to mention our fall fabric line development, is still underway. Yikes! All enjoyable however, what was I thinking. 
Sharing today, a few images from week three of the on line class – Children’s book illustration. This one was right up my alley however, I’m finding that one week per assignment is challenging while balancing with all other work commitments. 
I plan to develop (& tweak) this snail character further when time allows, although this was the way the assignment appeared as submitted.
Also sharing/introducing our lovely and very talented artist intern, Faith.
Starting off the summer with a new on line art class! Seamed a good time to push past comfort zones, stretch and let go of my very controlled, & tight style. So, I’ll be taking aim at the three L’s, lighten up, loosen up & learn.
Class starts Monday! 
Also at Spring International Quilt Market – Quilting Treasures “She Who Sews,” our first collection in a series of Handmaids™ products making their premier showing. Links below to see more.
A few Portland prep photos . . .
. . & our Paper Doll Chain applique template – show handout.
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Spring International Quilt Market is just around the corner and so is the “Woodsy Wonders,” fabric delivery – Soon to your local quilt shop.
At Market – Our Bugsy Wugsy quilt (below) will be featured in the Quilting Treasure’s booth #1216 – 1217 in Portland, May 17, 18 & 19 – Instructions available with fabric availability on the QT site. 
Fun fabric (quilt label) tags are included on the book panel.
Frogs, bugs & birds, who can resist?
McGreggor’s Market, high quality cotton quilt fabric from Quilting Treasures delivered this month and is available now in independent quilt shops. The combination of two classics, Home Grown and Grounded in Love were perfectly suited for a fun fresh, veggie collection. 
More about this collection can be seen on October’s post, To Market To Market & Quilting Treasures
