Upcoming Class - Quilt University

I know it's not even Christmas yet, but if you like to plan ahead for January :) have a look at Quilt University and why not take a workshop online. It's the perfect thing after the hustle and bustle of the holidays. Take a bit of time for yourself and learn a new technique!

My Attic Windows class begins on January 15th. It is a Three Lesson class where you will learn to design an Attic Window quilt that will work best with YOUR fabric. Then you will learn to sew perfect mitres as you make your project. This is both a design and sewing class suitable for confident beginners with rotary cutting and basic quiltmaking skills.

For more inspiration, have a look at the Gallery of previous students' work! Hope to 'meet' you in class in January!

More Spikey Blocks

A couple of weeks ago I taught my Aztec Sun workshop at my friend Gloria Daly's studio - Studio G. Here are some of in-progress pictures of student work.

Maureen was using a selection of batik fabrics that a dear friend had left to her. She had a treasure trove of wonderful fabrics!

Greer also used batiks. It was fun to see her work on several arrangements for her blocks on the design wall.

Gerry used a selection of blue fabrics - because she said she had LOTS of blues. I think this is going to be a wonderful quilt too.

Rise and Shine - Design Update

Some of you may wonder how I design patterns and magazine articles. I LOVE using Electric Quilt software because it lets me see exactly what my quilt or project will look like before I cut even one piece of fabric! The Electric Quilt Company asked me to tell them a bit about my design process and they've posted my info on the EQ Blog. Why not go and check it out!

I love how they took a picture of the magazine pages. I don't have a copy yet (being in Canada it takes a bit longer for our newsstands to get them and my quilt and complimentary magazine copy are somewhere between here and Golden, Colorado). McCall's even put a picture of me. How exciting is that!

McCall's Quilting - 100th Issue!

The newest issue of McCall's Quilting is the 100th issue and I have a new Give & Take Applique design in the magazine. Rise & Shine features fast fused squares set as sashed blocks to create graphic sun motifs in this appealing wall-hanging or table topper.

I'm thrilled to be in this issue particularly since I remember the OLD McCall's Needlework & Crafts magazines that my mother collected in the 1960's. She made many projects from the magazines including some wonderful knitted items for my Barbie dolls.


A kit of fabrics for the Rise & Shine quilt top and binding is available while supplies last for $50.60 ppd. (NJ residents, $53.42 ppd.) from Pickle Road Studios, LLC, 13 Pickle Road, Califon, NJ 07830; 908-876-1208; MarkLipinski.com.