"Exploring Folk Art With Wool Applique And More"

We were so thrilled that Rebekah's latest book was released while we were together at 

Country at Heart in Rock Falls, Illinois.

Exploring Folk Art with Wool Applique and More

This is a  special book for mom and I, as Rebekah and Kelsey asked us to be a part of it!

Mom and I had the opportunity to make one of the projects in the new book 

"All-in-one Basket" before the book came out!

Mom and I were both thrilled with each of the colorways we received - Rebekah and Kelsey know us well. :) And we were featured in the Gallery of Projects in the book!

It was truly a family affair

We weren't able to get together with Rebekah and Kelsey for a photo shoot

so my youngest son took the pictures and received a photo credit in the book :)

Here is Mom's finished basket cover - she used 

Valdani threads and a few beads.

and here is mine. I used Rustic Wool Moire Thread.

We are both thrilled with our baskets!

You can find the amazing basket for purchase here. It's wonderful!

I know that I have only focused on one project from the book, but this book is chock full with many wonderful projects and each project featured is done in wool applique and another needlework medium.

We saw all the models at the class at Country at Heart and there are so many that I want to create!

Thank you ever so much Rebekah and Kelsey from the bottom of our hearts!

It has meant so much to Mom and me to be able to share in this special book with you!

From one mother/daughter team to another Thank You! :)

I am off to spend some time with the Bittersweet Stitching Sisters, 

so you know that I will have a lot to share when I return :)

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, 

so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

~Romans 15:13

Blessings, Patti

Country at Heart

This summer Mom and I went on a trip to

Country at Heart Quilt & Gift Shop

in Rock Falls, Illinois

 to shop and to take a class with...

Rebekah L. Smith!

We were so lucky as it was the day after her new book came out and we got to see all the models!

But that is another post for another day ;)

Mom and I stayed for two days and took two different classes

Our first class was 

Sungold Sewing Caddy

and our second class was

Partridge Purse

Of course we shopped at Country at Heart

I loved it before I even walked in the door!

And its name is so appropriate with this peaceful view across the road.

Mom and I both found "must have" items as we walked in the door!

one wing of the large shop is a gift shop and the other wing is a quilt shop.

I loved this great wagon full of wool

and the great wooly models

plenty of quilt fabics

and these lovely antique half dolls with vintage hankie bodies - so sweet!

the complete collection of DMC too

I loved their unique colorways for some of Rebekah's patterns.

and the great selection of Valdani

They offer some lovely large projects and block of the month projects

Including this amazing fall quilt BOM that Jan unveiled at our class! WOW!

We enjoyed dinner with Rebekah at this local landmark.

If you get to visit Country at Heart, be sure to have dinner at Candlelight Inn 

and have their signature dish, Chicken George - YUM!

They've been serving it for over 50 years :)

And stop to enjoy the tranquil koi pond in front of the restaurant.

If you find yourself on I-88 driving through Illinois - be sure to stop at Country at Heart!

Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, 
in order to bring praise to God.
~Romans 15:7

Blessings, Patti