The Joy of Teaching

I had a great day Saturday teaching Part 1 of the Convertible Curvalicious Backpack at The Round Bobbin. (If you want the pattern head to Curvalicious.net)

It was the perfect day to be teaching. How could anyone complain about being in a quilt shop for 4 hours?

Gretchen Gibbons was in the class. If any of you love wool appliqué, you probably know her. She has 2 wonderful books, Pennies From Heaven and Enchanted Garden. She brought her most recent quilt with her to share. It may be a Block of the Month, so I said "sign me up". Check it out. I think it's gorgeous with such an expected setting fabric. 

Here's a couple of close ups. 

The photos are a little blurry, but trust me, it's gorgeous. I don't know if you can see the seed beads. (I really need to learn to hold my phone still when taking photos.  )

I also finished Mary Marks' latest mystery book, called "Gone But Knot Forgotten".  Mary comes up with the most unexpected ideas as a basis for her novels.  It was a great read and truly a surprise ending. It's the third book that Martha Rose is the middle aged divorced quilter that is always at the center of a murder and helps to find the killer. 

I shared my Curvalicious tote bag with my class on Saturday. It really is bold and eye catching. I do love batiks. 

There is no pattern available, BUT, it's available as a video class. The video class is part of a year long class with 12 projects from 12 different teachers, called Quilted Adventure. Head to this site for more info: bitly/CherylLynch

It was filmed with my friend Nancy,in my sunroom, with my iPad. It is divided up into two parts. Also included is a tour of my studio and an interview. I'd love to have all of you as my students. This bag is one of my favorite designs. The class would make a great holiday gift, if someone you know needs a hint!

On Line Quilt Retreat

The time has come for me to accept registrations for Quilted Adventure.  If you did not received my email with the details, I'll share them now.  If you did receive my email, please forgive me and press the delete key!

My project, the Curvalicious Tote, will only be available if you register for the Quilt Adventure, at least until 2017. 

 During the retreat, there will be 2 video classes showing how to make the tote step by step, including how to choose the fabrics, how to quilt the bag and how to construct it, in addition to other options to make the tote a diaper bag or a beach  bag or a travel bag or ??? (Use your imagination!)

In addition to my project, this what you will get for $99.

* 12 different video classes with their accompanying PDF documents. (That breaks down to $8.25 per class.

* a Mystery Quilt with monthly video clues and PDF file

* Giveaways

* Fun swap opportunities

* Livestream video sessions with chats

* Access to your instructor for asking questions

* Instructor interviews and video tours of their studios

* Interaction with other quilters from around the world

* You will also have access to everything forever! There will be an option to download the files at the end of the  retreat so you can keep all your video lessons indefinitely.

All this for $99!

Here are some of the other projects:

Some of the teachers include Vanessa Vargas Williams, aka Crafty Gemini, Ebony Love, Melissa Mora and  Lora Douglas.  Plus a hands on dyeing class with Dippy Dyes - Lisa Reber and how to make decorative polymer clay buttons as embellishments.

The classes are designed to be both beginner friendly and suitable for the more advance quilter.  The instructors will be happy to answer your questions.

If you sign up by October 20, you will be eligible for one of 100 quilters goodie bags.  The winners will be chosen randomly.  

In addition to that, the first 20 quilters that sign up through my link, will be eligible for 20% off EVERYTHING (not just Curvalicious) from my etsy shop, except for shipping.

If you are wondering who won the free year long retreat, it was singsong3@aol.com.

The classes will start in January and last all of 2016!

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER NOW!

and follow the prompts.

OOPs!

I had a great day today giving my lecture, "Sensationa Silk", at my quilt guild, Calico Cutters.  It was a packed house with 14 visitors.

These women are very taleneted quilters and I hope I encouraged them to try quilting with silk dupioni. I know they can do it.

One thing that I forgot to share with them was the Quilted Adventure Retreat. I had postcards with all the details. I know many of them already own Curvalicious and would really enjoy my project.

The Curvalicious tote bag is only one of 12 different projects that you can make over the course of one year.  It's a great value to get 12 on line classes for less than $9.00 each.  

Here's a video with a peek into the other classes.  

You can try your hand at fabric dyeing, making hexies, fabric adornments, a baby quilt and more.

CLICK HERE

And there's still time to register to win all this for free!

I'll pick the winner on Saturday and make the  announcement on Sunday.

Head to bit.ly/CherylLynch to register

Good luck!

Win It Before You Can Buy It

I've been bursting at the seams since this summer, when I found out that Curvalicious was going to be included in an amazing on line quilting retreat.  I was sworn to secrecy until today.  Now I can share.

My project is one that many of you have been asking for. It's my Curvalicious Tote Bag.

 You will have the opportunity to take this video class, along with a detailed PDF to make this tote, or your own variation.  I will take you step by step through the process and be available for questions. 

In addition to my class , you will have the opportunity to take 11 other quilt related classes from some amazing quilters.  There will be a mystery quilt and you will become part of an international community of quilters.  AND, you can do it in your jammies, any time of the day or night! For more information, click HERE.

This on-line quilting retreat will last for the entire year, starting in January 2016, with new classes every month.  It's all inclusive.

This week, I am running a contest and giving away 1 free year of classes. I will announce the winner next week. If you are not the lucky winner, you will have the opportunity to purchase a "seat" in this retreat next Sunday.  I will have a special incentive for the first 20 people who sign up through my link next Sunday.  Watch for the email.  Expect more emails as the organizers release more info. For now,you just need to :
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