Willows & Blooms

Last weekend I spent a delightful time with a fabulous group of women at "Willows & Blooms" hosted by my favorite store in the world:

Country Sampler in Spring Green, Wisconsin

Day One was taught by the talented Linda Lautenschlager of Chessie & Me.
Our project was an unfinished reproduction antique sampler. Linda provided appropriate period motifs and taught us how to finish designing our sampler. How Fun! Linda now has a blog ~ be sure to visit her by clicking here.


Day Two was taught by the always amazing Maggie Bonanomi. Geraniums were the theme and the potted paper geraniums were such a great project ~ very different, fun and rewarding. And the wool applique geranium picture will be perfect for summer.



We even squeezed in a bit of time for a favorite antique store...

Treasures around every corner.

You never know what you will find and you must look up in the rafters, too.

I think that one of the best parts is spending time with women that have like interests and delight in the joy of creating. It definitely feeds my soul.

(My photo is missing our darling Pam who left a bit early. We missed you, Pam!)

We were also so lucky to get a few peeks of projects from Maggie's next book coming out in the fall and an autumn piece that Linda is designing. Oh my goodness! I can't wait for them to be released!!!

I was enjoying the company so much, that I didn't finish my wool picture as I usually do... (Instead my dear friend Kim was the overachiever at this workshop! Way to go Kim!)

Here is my progress:

Hopefully I'll be back soon with a finish!

At least my paper geraniums are completed and I am enjoying them thoroughly!

I wonder how they might look in red or pink? Hmmm...

Blessings, Patti