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Primitives of the Midwest Gathering 2007

Primitives of the Midwest, a quilting retreat, is sponsored by Rita Briner and her gals from Quilter's Station in Lees Summit, Missouri. I've been honored to teach there since she started this gathering in 2004.

This retreat is a 4 day event. Teachers are brought in from around the country and students from all over come too. Each year the gathering increases in size. I hope one day you'll join me there for 4 days of fun filled days of sewing, shopping, eating, sewing and so much more.

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Rita and Lynda

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Sandy Luebbert

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Linda Poe(Libby) and Judy Cash

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Liz Stanis and Jeri Wolfe

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Kara Austin

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Debbie Lillich

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Gayle Wade

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Jackie Lillich

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Kara Austin

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Liz and Gayle

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Jackie and Debbie

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BR from left - Jeri, Liz, Nancy and Barb, FR from left, Laura, Lynda and Cathy 

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As you can see, someone is always capturing a memory! Hope you can join us next year!

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Shirley Goodness 'n Mercy Class picture 

Quilts for a Cause Project
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Quilts for a Cause Project

After the last group projects for Quilts for a Cause, Inc. they asked me to design a quilt pattern for them that they could market.  So, Twist 'n Shout was designed.  Carol Crago and I worked on making the quilt and it was then quilted and shipped to Arizona where Quilt For a Cause, Inc. took over, wrote the instructions and is now selling it from their site.  If you haven't gotten a copy, I hope you'll do so......the proceeds go to women's cancer.  Visit their site and order your copy today.  Thanks!

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Halloween at our House, 2006

Decorating for the holidays is always fun at my house. The bigger the holiday or season, the more stuff you'll see. The fall, especially, is a favorite for me. There are so many talented people among us that make the most fun dolls and, of course, my all time favorites are the ones that look the most pitiful. They usually end up coming to live with us. The table rugs or quilt items you see are made by me. I hope you enjoy the pictures you'll see below.
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Frequently Asked Questions


A trip to the mail box each day is part of what I do. I receive orders from you, but also get mail asking me questions. The occasional piece of mail comes too, that isn't what I would call "fan" mail either. But, that's all part of life and how we grow. When I get a letter from you I usually write back individually, but thought perhaps others had the same questions, so this is how this page came about. I will be posting questions and answers here on the web site, so I hope you will stop by from time to time to see what others want to know....

QUESTION: From a shop owner who asked "Why do you fold your patterns in half? If the name of the pattern wasn't so big you could put the picture on half a page.

ANSWER:As a quilter, I got frustrated with other patterns that didn't provide a large enough picture to see any detail. So, when I started Primitive Pieces by Lynda I wanted a larger visual for the QUILTER so that once you get it home you have a bigger picture to study. I'm proud of this distinction in my patterns and hope other pattern company's will soon follow.Changes have been made to the patterns I carry. They are now opened up with a full picture for you to view on the cover.

QUESTION: Why do you use brown paper?

ANSWER: Primitive Pieces by Lynda, as the title suggests, is a more primitive style. Dark and dirty as they say. I have experimented on lighter paper and the primitive look just doesn't happen. A balance between clarity and primitive style is strived for each time a new pattern comes out.

QUESTION: I'm not a big fan of reading text in a pattern; could you add more visuals?

ANSWER: The early patterns didn't have many visuals. I am an avid reader and of course thought everyone else loved the same thing! I did find that not to be the case, so there are more visuals in my patterns now. Look for even more in the future. Oh, there will still be the story at the top, and yes, I will continue to write the words but now you will have more drawings. And, I am always available if you need help!

QUESTION: How do you come up with the fabric requirements for your patterns?

ANSWER: LOL, that question always makes me smile. I'm not the precise kinda gal. Every quilt is usually so scrappy that it's so difficult to get it exact, so I don't even try. I try to give a ball park amount. Most of us have a stash to rival, in dollars, the national debt. What I would like is that everyone choose their colors for the pattern they will be making and then see what "else" you might need to enhance or complete the amount you need. I LOVE running out of fabrics. It makes me THINK about what would go with what I'm making and use something different. Gramma didn't have what we have. She did the best she could. If a pattern calls for 1 1/2 yards of red........it should be a total of assorted reds. That could be 6 fat quarters. Your local quilt shop owners will be more than happy to help you...Aw, another excuse to visit your favorite place!

QUESTION: How do you pick out the colors for your quilts?

ANSWER: We all love CERTAIN colors and that's reflected in our homes. BUT, there are only 6 colors to choose from: Red, Blue, Yellow - the three primary colors and if you mix two of those primary colors together you get 3 secondary colors: Green, Orange, Purple. That's it! 6 colors is all you get ever. So, in answer to the question I try to use all of them. That's what scrappy quilts are and why they will always work.

QUESTION: Your quilts always look so warm, What colors do you use to achieve that?

ANSWER: One of the easiest ways to warm up a quilt is to take the WHITE out of it. White makes things crisp and new looking. White is also not a color, nor is black. It's also not the color you use, but the VALUE you use of that color. Try using fabrics that are more grayed down or even darker in color. You can achieve a richness in color, but a warmer look by darkening the value.

QUESTION: How in the world do you get the plaids in your quilt to match?

ANSWER: They don't! Why would they need to? If you are cutting a large square, only to cut it diagnoally twice to make 4 triangles, each piece will be different. And, if you cut them sorta crooked to begin with it's even better. That's part of the older look that I can achieve with my quilts. Perfect is certainly not in my vocabulary. I want an older looking, more g-whoppied quilt. When you look at an antique quilt, doesn't it scream - wear, tear and lots of love? Let go of the concept that everything needs to be perfect and have more fun.

QUESTION: I get so frustrated because I can't get my corners to match or the star points to be perfect, what can I do?

ANSWER: Sorry, you are talking to the wrong person. If a point is perfect and four or nine patch corners match exactly, remember, I'm the one that celebrates and has a hot fudge sundae! It's not something that really has to happen for me. I love making quilts and I love having fun......the two must go together! I love people that can relax and just let things happen. However, I do promise you that if I have a quilt that is absolutely perfect in every way, I'll still sleep under it.

QUESTIONDo you ever travel to teach classes or speak at events

ANSWER Yes, I do travel when I can. I love speaking at quilt quild meetings and teaching classes. I have done so many times. If you are interested in me coming to your area, please let me know.

Christmas at our House 2006



Christmas 2006! It was an unusual Christmas for us this year with fewer family members in attendance. When we gathered around the table this year to ask the blessing, we asked that everyone continue to enjoy good health. Life is way to short and we need to remember to embrace each day to the fullest. I hope you enjoy seeing how our house was decorated for Santa's arrival this year. Thank you for visiting with us. Lynda
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Setting the tables are always fun for me. My nephew and his wife, from Las Vegas, couldn't be with us this year, so they sent the lovely flowers for the table.



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I apologize for the quality of the pictures. Some turned out to dark and some to blurry. I wonder if it was the camera or the photographer? hmmm

Every cupboard with a flat surface wasn't left out this year.



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My santa made me this wonderful cupboard to house my computer for the office in the sewing room. I'm just thrilled with it!



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these pictures are hanging in the sewing room office. Fun little primitive cards. My brother in law made me the frames. I painted them black and distressed them.



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Presents under the tree isn't what christmas is all about for me. But, it's certainly a part of what goes on. I hope each of you had a very Merry Christmas, until next year............

 

 

 

 

Magazine Articles

Vivian Ritter from the Quilter's Newsletter Magazine was instrumental in having two of my quilts featured in their "Quilt it for Christmas" magazine.  I am very proud to have been chosen for this honor.  It was an added bonus that they each made the cover.  If you missed either of these issues you can still purchase the pattern from the patterns page....ppl006 Cranbrook Christmas and ppl014 Prairie Christmas Star.

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Quilt Country Magazine from France did an article on me this fall, 2011.   My friend Veronique writes for the magazine.  Thanks Vero and Quilt Country Magazine.

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My Sewing Studio



 

My New Sewing Studio.

Many of you have asked for me to share my new sewing room with you. It's a first for me, so you can imagine how excited I am. Before having this studio, I designed every quilt you see as a pattern on my dining room table. My table is 10 feet long and so I was able to keep the mess to one end and eat dinner at the other. Sometimes the mess crowded in on dinner, and of course when company came, I had to clean up the whole thing. I was just happy to be sewing that it didn't matter.........until I got to see sewing studio's that other people have. So, I'm happy to share with you the before pictures, the current pictures and also when it's totally completed.

 

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Before it became a sewing room, it was a back porch. We never used it as such, so it was a perfect place to make into a room to house all the Primitive Pieces by Lynda quilts that were in the making.



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The porch measured 40 feet long by 12 feet wide and had two sets of french doors that came off the dining room. If this was going to be the place, I didn't even have to go outside to start work in the morning.



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Skeeter, one of our bloodhounds made sure everything went well during the construction process



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The shelves have been primed and painted and ready to be loaded........very soon!



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The floor was primed and painted with two coats of barn red paint. It seemed to take forever to dry....delaying the moving in process.



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mini blinds have been ordered for the windows and a curtain will cover the door.



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a design wall was made and from my kitchen window I can look out into the room and make sure what's hanging on that wall looks ok.



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Baseboards and electrical outlet covers are drying and will be installed soon. That's about all that is left to do.

 

 



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Moving day did arrive and it was a very exciting day. This is what you see when the french doors are opened. It's an area where one can sit and hand applique, hook, knit, etc.



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Filling the shelves with fabric has been both a chore and a delight. I found that before I could even start on the downstairs shower (remember those 28 bags of fabric you've heard about?) I had to get what was sitting out and about on them first. So, it is a few pictures into the future where you'll see all the shelves full.



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This old dresser will house office stuff once my computer cupboard gets in the room.



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I found this wonderful tall skinny drawer unit in a favorite antique shop. It's perfect to store notions and sits behind where I'll be sewing.



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a view of the sewing room



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This cubby works really well for skeins of wool. Part of the fabric was rearranged so this could sit under the window.



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This black wall cupboard was brought down from upstairs, hung on the wall and now holds yarn. Hopefully, I can find a wonderful cubby to sit on the floor under it...or perhaps a small table. Searching out pieces is always a fun time for me.

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There will be an office end to the room. I'm still trying to find an old piece of furniture that will house my computer, etc.



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Down in the sewing end, there is a bookshelf that wool and wool yarn is stored. Look for some fun projects coming your way!



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A computer cupboard now sits in the office end of the room. My husband built me this cupboard. I painted it and distressed it and just love the way it looks. The office end is slowly becoming just that. I have a black filing cabinet that's modern so have hidden it between the french doors. Can't see it when they are open. Hopefully this end will be finished soon.

 

 

 

 

Visit with the Cypress Creek Quilt Guild 2011



I was invited to spend a couple of days with the Cypress Creek Quilter's Guild in Lutz, Florida, February 1,2 2011. I had the best time sharing a 70+ quilt trunk show with them on Tuesday evening and teaching a class of 9 on Wednesday. They worked on Aunt Ree's Raspberry Jam.

What was fun for me was seeing each of them put the block together using their own favorite fabrics and colorways. Below are the pictures from my time spent with them.

A very SPECIAL THANK YOU to the Cypress Creek Quilter's Guild for inviting me into their circle.

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I was so impressed with the attendance by this guild! 126 members strong, 74+ in attendance this past Wednesday evening. It was so much fun speaking to a group that size! Well done Cypress Creek!



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I was also impressed with the different number of committee's they had. Becky Dohr, the president called upon each committee chairmain to report. It was so impressive to hear about all the wonderful things they were involved with. Getting involved with your guild is so very important to it's success.



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Aunt Ree's Raspberry Jam was the quilt the class decided to make. Here's my version of the quilt. You will see how some of the students made it their way and how fun they turned out.



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Becky Dohr, the president of the guild took my class and this is her block of Aunt Ree's Raspberry Jam. It was so much fun to finally meet Becky. She's been in my pattern club for a long time!



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Cathleene Tokish, the program chairmain of the league, was the one who contacted me about coming to play with these girls. I stayed with Cathleene in her home and had the best time.



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Diane Keeports stitching on her Aunt Ree's Raspberry jam block. Diane chose to make a block a lot different from mine. I love it when someone takes a design and makes it their own. You'll see her block in the group picture.



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Margie West hand stitching the center onto her Aunt Ree's Raspberry Jam block. (Note) Margie had the best light hanging around her neck at this class. She gave me the information on how to order one and I purchased one today. Yeah! It's on it's way and if it works out ok, I will be selling these from my website soon!) I can't wait to get mine! Thanks Margie!

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Margie West's Aunt Ree's Raspberry Jam Block



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Sue English's Aunt Ree's Raspberry Jam block



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Tina Rosenberg's Aunt Ree's Raspberry jam block....Tina actually made 4 of these blocks during class. I had to laugh because they deemed Tina the teacher's pet........aka Over Achiever! lol it was great to see Tina having such a good time.



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Stephanie Parade's Aunt Ree's Raspberry Jam block



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Class picture - from left to right - Diane Keeports, Elaine Cousineau, Diane Juranko, Cathleene Tokish, Becky Dohr, Tina Rosenberger, Margie West, stephanie Parades, Sue English....and me.



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Much better lightning with this second group picture - and my special Thank you to all the gals that took the class. It was a day I'll remember always!

 

 

Primitives of the Midwest Gathering 2008

Primitives of the Midwest for 2008 has come and gone, but wonderful memories will be with all of us that attended. Sewing, visiting with old friends, meeting new friends, eating, shopping, cutting up and lots more of the same went on during our 4 days together. I hope you enjoy the pictures I'm sharing with all of you.

I hope you will be able to join in the fun one day. Hugs, Lynda

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Jennifer Keltner, Editor of American Patchwork and Quilting was the guest speaker for opening night at PMW. She is a delightfully funny speaker who had lots of wonderful ideas to share. Her quilt show presentation included old quilts and new quilts...something for everyone to enjoy.



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I taught three classes at the retreat. This is the first project....a sewing box everyone painted, distressed, and waxed. They made a quilt block for the top, along with a two decker pin cushion.



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Here is a picture of the class. front row from L to R - Nancy, owner of The Hen House Quilt shop, Patty, me, Donna and Sharon. Back row L to R - Kathi, Barb, Nancy and Lorna



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I don't know how many camera's were sitting on ready for a picture of all of us..but at one point I decided perhaps just to make it a little different we should all turn around...lol I don't think Sharon got word down at her end! There were two give aways in the color class. I can't remember if anyone took pictures of the winners....but Donna won a bag to hold thread and Lorna won a pin keep. They were made to match the block on the top of their boxes.



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The color class was held at the shop. We had all day to play with tons of bolts of fabrics. Of course, everyone went home with some to add to their stash.....duh! This table runner was given away in this class. Jeri from Plano, Texas went home with it. Everyone signed it as a memento.



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A picture of the color class. L to R - Julie Wardell, Liz Stanis, me, Jeri Wolfe, seated - Lin Evans and Kerry Green



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This table rug or small wall hanging was the third project. It started out being a partridge in a pear tree.......but somewhere along the line the partridge flew away and another bird arrived...the piece is called TWO PAIRS. I'll let you figure that out.

 

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Cathy Hansen and Cheryl Knapp had my full attention in this class. Cathy and I first met 4 years ago when Rita started PMW...This was Cheryl's first time to PMW......but she's coming back!



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You can see it's not all work and no play for anyone there. By the fourth day, everyone gets just a little silly and everything becomes funny. We managed to hold it together until the class was over.



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Cheryl told me she saved the best class for last..........just kidding everyone! She did tell me that she had a blast and hoped to return next year. A friend was to come with her, but couldn't make it and she was determined to come have fun anyway........good choice Cheryl!



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Barb sitting at the sewing machine got her block quilted for the top of her box. Of course, we all stood around giving encouragement.



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Edie and I think this show should be called the Edie show or the Lynda show as we both were seen taking one picture after another of each other. Somtimes at the same time. If I remember correctly, Edie told me that pictures of this event will be posted on Pickledish.com I hope you'll check it out.



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After opening ceremonies, a lot of us go out to eat together. Here is Edie taking my picture. Sitting next to her is Cherie Ralston, Lynn Hagmier, Renee Plains and Maggie Bonanomi with her back to us.



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After the last classes are put to bed Saturday afternoon, everyone gathers at the quilt shop for one last chance to see each other, enjoy pizza, purchase any last minute things you forgot and say the good-bye! Here's a picture of Sue Spargo at the party. The good-bye's are always the hardest, but we hold on to the memories we have and make promises to return next year.

 

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Lyn and I had a chance to chat just before the opening ceremonies began. It was a delightful evening of seeing old friends and meeting new people.



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It's very hard to say this with a straight face, but we do "teach" at primitives! lol



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One of the hardest things about the last day is always saying good bye. Rita and her gals always make these 4 days very special for all of us that attend. A gracious host, and a good friend, Rita is one of the best!

 

 

 

 

Breast Cancer Project 2008

In 2008, my pattern club + friends dedicated some time to make quilt blocks that were designed by me, pieced together by lots of them, then sewn together with love and donated to Quilts For a Cause, Inc. The 3 quilts that were made brought a good amount of money to go for research for women's cancers. You can see the last project from start to finish by clicking on a link on the telegraph page. I am excited to say another "block party" has come to a close. It has been so much fun working with everyone in 2008/09. Below you can see the block everyone will be making...it's easy and scrappy and lots of fun to make. It's right here that you will see everyone's block and the finished quilts as well. I hope you will join us in 2011 to help make a difference. Thank you, Lynda

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This is the block everyone will be making for this special "block party" for cancer. The quilt blocks will be put together on point, as you see here. Everyone that signs up will receive an information packet in the mail.

Everyone's block that is returned to me will be photographed and posted as before.

IF you don't have time, please do not sign up. Perhaps next time would be better for you...But, IF you do have the time, Welcome aboard! Hugs, Lynda

Finished Quilts -

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Scraps of Hope measures 92 inches square. Blocks were sewn together on point.

Participants who made the blocks were: Annette Austin, Cheryle Harte, Cheryl Mills, Raine Cavallo, Barbara Budelman, JoAnn Depeaux, Katrina O'Rourke, Cindy Herd, Jeannette Morrison, Gaye Smith, Joan Coyle, Lynda Hall, Cheryl Knapp, Cathy Hansen, Maggie Honeyman, Lynn Ray, Linda Orizondo, Alice Shaw, Kelly Van Deer, Carol Edwards, Jeanne Wortham, Dora Tomczak, Donna Phillips, Carol Crago, Cathi Gainey, Kathy Savage, Joyce Ann Lippet, Sandy Berger, Nancy Tester.

 Machine Quilter: Maggie Honeyman, Plano, Texas

 

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Scraps of Hope back.....fabric donated by Jeanne Wortham, Melbourne, Fla. Back made by Donna Phillips, Orlando, Fla.

 The blocks for this quilt were sewn together at an all day sew-in by Carol Crago, Donna Phillips, Jeanne Wortham and Lynda Hall

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Memories and Miracles is 78 inches square. Blocks were put together straight with sashing in between.

Participants who made the blocks are: Liz Stanis, Minty Brewer, Barb Cribb, Dawn Denman, Debbie Manceni, Tina Weigner, Jeri Wolfe, Jason Watson, Tina Porter, Diana Ward, Claire Birch, Jill Cardamone, Marilyn Craid, Chelsie Hall, Kathy Savage, Eleanor Yost, Katrina O'Rourke, Jill, Cindy Rohr, Sally Frye, Annette Austin, Mary Lou Ward.

Machine Quilters, Dennis and Cindy Dickinson from Cordova, Tennessee

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The backing material for this quilt was donated and made by Lynda Hall. The blocks were sewn together by Lynda Hall.

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CROSSROADS TO A CURE is 83 x 87 inches. The blocks were sewn together on point.

Participants who made blocks are: Edith Mitchell, Kate Berman, Michelle Brown, Pamela Knudson, Joselle Wallace, Cheryle Harte, JoAnn Talbott, Martha Merrill, Cherie Reynolds, JoAnn Depeaux, Barb Dangel, JoAnn DeSantes, Jill, Dixie Taft, Gayle Burton, Jason Watson, Carol Edwards, Bobbie Peck, LuAnn Leonard, Audrey Bretz, Minty Brewer, Pattie Kaliszewski, Lynda Hall, Bonita Jardine, Mary Walters, Jan Pittinger, Jan Fout

Machine Quilter - Pam Post from south Fla.

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Crosswords to a cure backing was donated by Jeanne Wortham, Melbourne, Fla. and Lynda Hall and made by Lynda Hall

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PIECES OF OUR HEARTS  measures 75 x 91. The blocks were sewn together on point.

Participants who made blocks were: Linda Unruh, Alice Shaw, Cindy Herd, Mary Ann Pendleton, Amy Decesare, Valerie McCallister, Cindy Olson, Wendy Burk, Marilyn Dabbs, Cindy Dickinson, Karen Gutowski, Cathy Bancroft, JoAnn Stuebing, Darcy Thursby, Katrina O'Rourke, Chris Phillips, Billie Fox, Cindy Dickinson, Carrie Mitchell, Lonae Swickard, Jeannette Morrison, Debbie Greenfield, Paula Hammer, Terry Hara, Jane Fout, Amanda Rollins, Nancy Ryder, Maureen Rosetti, Denise Felipe, Liz Stanis, Cathi Gainey

Machine Quilter - Cheryl Mills from Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina

 

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The backing material was donated and made by Lynn Ray from Gurnee, Illinois. What a super back you made Lynn......Thank you so much!

The blocks for this quilt were sewn together at an all day sew-in by Carol Crago, Donna Phillips, Jeanne Wortham and Lynda Hall.


 

 

 

 

 

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