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Hattiesburg Workshop Produces
Beautiful Work
What a great day we had today
in Hattiesburg during the first day of our Ann Fahl workshop. We all
learned so many new machine quilting stitches and she had lots of thread
for everyone to purchase, even though Pam thought they had bought it all
in Starkville. Thankfully, at Mary Nell's request, Ann sent a box of
supplies to each workshop location filled
with thread, books, DVD's, patterns and needles. It's just like Mary
Nell to make sure everything is thought of and everyone is taken care
of.
Judy Spiers
North Mississippi Welcomes
Ann Fahl!
report from the Starkville workshop
We had SO much fun at the
Educational Seminar with Ann Fahl! We really enjoyed learning from Ann
about all those lovely threads that are at the quilt stores, that we
lust over, but had no idea what to do with on our quilts! We learned to
say things like, "Polyester and Rayon are great to use on our quilts,"
and "where can we find a wool batting in Mississippi!"
She was a good teacher with a
great sense of humor. Her directions challenged all of us, no matter
what level quilter we are, I think. We all learned well how to sandwich
quilts so that they stay square, and how to end up with a good flat,
square quilt.
We got to admire many of
Ann's samples in person, and buy just a bit of thread, big giant
(topstitch) needles, and her book at the class, which was great! (Sorry
if the other workshops have no thread to buy!)
Possibly the best thing was
bringing home a project that looked like it at least someday could be
finished... the two leaves, a petal and a stem I brought home last year
were a little disappointing to my family! "But I learned so much..."
does not seem to impress non-quilting relations, unless you bring pizza
with you.
One time during the class,
while taking a bathroom break, I had a chance to listen. Just listen,
out of sight of everyone. Granted, I couldn't hear a bunch of machines
whirring along. But I did hear the sound of ladies visiting and sharing,
and having a good time together! It was such a nice and informative
class, but not stressful. I don't think anyone felt too pressured, and
that was nice. We all got some good hands on work time, all the
instructor direction and help we needed, and had fun doing what we love
best!
Ya'll down in Brandon and
Hattiesburg have a great time! We sure did.
Thanks to Linda Duckworth,
Mary Nell, and all those who helped make the seminar a success!
And thanks to Ann for signing
our book, "To the best students I have ever taught." My dear husband was
so impressed! (I merely suggested something to sign..."
Pamela McRae
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Starkville Pictures
 
photo by Jenny Reed
photo by April Edwards
Jean Crane, of Iuka and
Broach Winsley admire George's Garden by Ann Fahl
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Hattiesburg Pictures
Thanks to Judy Spiers
scroll down - there are a
few, and click on any photo to enlarge
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