A Weekend at the Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fiber Arts
Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fiber Arts : Fresh Lemons Quilts
Last weekend I was fortunate enough to spend the weekend in Cedarburg, Wisconsin at the Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fiber Arts. Saturday I participated in the Menu of Modern Event. Lee Heinrich, Jeni Baker, Jacquie Gering and I each spent some time talking to the group about our quilts, design and color. We also had a Q&A panel session and book signing. What a great group! It was a lot of fun to meet several of you. The museum itself is in a restored barn with areas for classes, exhibits and a gift shop. So cute! I'm thinking I need to take my mom up there next time she is in town.
Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fiber Arts : Fresh Lemons Quilts
Sunday, Lee and I stayed for Jacquie's class on the Slice and Insert technique. Somehow I've never taken one of Jacquie's classes and this was the absolute perfect opportunity to spend some time learning from her amongst friends.
Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fiber Arts : Fresh Lemons Quilts
She spent a lot of time talking technique and sharing class samples.
Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fiber Arts : Fresh Lemons Quilts
I am in LOVE with her red and white plus quilt. Don't be surprised if you see me make one of these in the future!
Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fiber Arts : Fresh Lemons Quilts
I brought several shades of turquoise for my block backgrounds, and ivory + black prints for my strips. Here I am "auditioning" my first block.
Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fiber Arts : Fresh Lemons Quilts
This is how the final fabrics and placements turned out.
Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fiber Arts : Fresh Lemons Quilts
After I got the hang of it, the blocks came faster. I ended up making 3 for the day.
Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fiber Arts : Fresh Lemons Quilts
Here's Lee, Jacquie and I - in what Jacquie called a Vintage Modern Sandwich! Ha!
Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fiber Arts : Fresh Lemons Quilts
It was a great weekend and reminded me how much fun it is to get together with friends and sew. If only there was more time in each day, right?