Patriotic Animals from "Americana Quilts" by Sandy Bonsib

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Dear Everyone,

I hope you are enjoying your summer! For many of you, that means gardening rather than quilting. For me, quilting is still at the top of my list. I only wish I had more time! Whatever you choose to do, I hope you have a wonderful summer!

In June I went to Chantilly, Virginia, in the Washington, D.C. area, to teach for the Quilter's Unlimited Quilt Show. Everyone was so wonderful, and the quilt show was outstanding. I saw many, many beautiful quilts, and there were many terrific vendors, too. If you live in the D.C. area, I highly recommend you attend this show next year!

I taught 3 workshops, and my students were wonderfully fun, and enthusiastic.

I developed a dessert and recipe especially for this event -- Martha Washington Cake Quilt. I used patriotic colors - red, blue, and creams (for white) - with a twist. I added gold and black for contrast and for an old-fashioned look. In this quilt the center medallion block features a Martha Washington Star variation. The basket blocks in the corner are called Cake Stand.

In the Dessert Potluck workshop, students were able to choose which dessert quilt - I've done over 20 now! - they wanted to make. I brought the patterns and the quilts, and everyone sewed all day!

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Happy stitching,
Sandy