Tuesday, April 24, 2012

All About Jo


Last Thursday I attended Jo Morton’s lecture and trunk show about decorating with quilts at Fairfax QU. What beauties!

Saturday, I attended her Rhubarb Crisp workshop. It amazes me how little I get done at these things. I only made 4 sawtooth star blocks in 6 hours. I realize we took time to gather around the table, chat and eat lunch. Yes, it was fun and I learned a new way of making flying geese and Jo’s method of clipping seams for neater pressing. If you ever get a chance, I highly recommend you take one of her classes.
some of her class sample blocks 

my little 4" blocks 

Being the obsessive person I am, I took every opportunity I could on Sunday and Monday to work on this project. I wanted something to show at her next lecture (Making Something New Look Olde) which was today at McLean QU. But guess what! I left the little flimsy I made – four star blocks with the flying geese sashing – at the meeting. I’m trying not to be too made at myself. A message has been sent out to the group and I hope I hear from someone soon. Unfortunately, I didn’t get a photo of it. I’m sure you won’t mind a few photos from Jo’s trunk show instead.




Thanks to my friend, Suzie, for taking the trunk show photos. I was a lucky holder.

15 comments:

  1. thanks for sharing some of the quilts from the trunk show. they all look so nice and that sounds like a great workshop. so sorry that you left your flimsy . . . i hope it turns up~!

    :-)
    libbyQ

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  2. Can't get enough Jo! Sure hope your project turns up; I'm betting that it will. Quilters are honest people :)

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  3. Lucky girl! I would love to see her quilts in person. I hope your project returns to you soon.

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  4. Oh, I hope you get your little quilt back soon!
    Who wouldn't love to have been in your shoes for these classes? What a treat. Thanks for the photos of some of Jo's little quilts. Love 'em!!

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  5. What a treat!!! I love Jo's Prairie Flowers - I had considered it for TWQ - but think I will make it for myself!! LOL I love her quilts and fabrics! Oooo, I hope your flimsy shows up soon!! I'm anxious to see it!

    Have a great day!

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  6. Sure hope your pieces show up. If they were packed up it might take a bit for someone to realize they kept them safe for you.
    Lots of eye candy as well as fun.
    Thank you for sharing!

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  7. I haven't had an opportunity to take a class from Jo but think it would be very interesting. I read rave reviews from anyone who has.

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  8. Thanks for sharing the pics, Maureen! And I hope you get your flimsy back! What a fun time you had!

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  9. Lucky, lucky you, what a wonderful opportunity. I never get much done in class either, seem to work better at home. Hopefully your little flimsy will come back to you. Always enjoy seeing Jo's quilts, thank you.

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  10. Great post and gorgeous little quilts - lucky girl to have attended such an event!!!

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  11. Your star blocks are so pretty! I would be beside myself to have misplaced or forgotten my flimsey, so I think you are handling the situation with great aplomb. Hope it is returned soon.

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  12. I hope you get hooked back up to your little quilt!!
    Looks like fun workshops!!

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  13. I hope you little quilt comes home soon.

    Love all the photos. Thank you for sharing.

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  14. I took a workshop with Jo several years ago. What a nice person and her quilts are so warm.
    Sorry to hear about your little quilt - fingers crossed!

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