From these pictures you can see what a wonderful workshop we had with Leslie Gabrielse. Most of us have lots of hand stitching to complete our work but will take away ideas of techniques & ways of working to implement into our own practice. Thanks Leslie.
Finding your way to Manhattan locations by the subway is an easy, sometimes confusing way to travel. Always interesting people watching opportunities & design possibilities pop up when you're underground. These mosaic designs were amazing- just can't remember which street stop! 
Westchester County has some very picturesque houses & putting a seasonal banner or the National flag out the front is very popular. The Dogwood is flowering & the fresh Spring green decks the trees. It is just gorgeous.
Carol Ann Waugh is well on the way to completion having begun stitching with Perle cotton today. Leslie demonstrated his hand stitching techniques. Our class of 8 has allowed for individual attention & valuable suggestions for our designs.
When I was in New York's Westchester County I caught up with my friend Jeri Riggs who not only is a talented quilter but also a great knitter. These are some of the colourful quilts which hang in her studio.
And the many awards she has collected including the intriguing rosette made from a CD, the yellow one, for the Northern Star Quilters Challenge.
While I'm in Ohio I'm taking a pre-conference workshop with Leslie Gabrielse, an artist from the Netherlands who uses fabric, hand stitch & paint in his amazing work. Our 3 day workshop 'Complex Design' has seen us painting, cutting up our designs & stenciling. It has been a privilege watching Leslie demonstrate his techniques.
Diane Rode Schneck was the guest speaker at the Village Square Quilters meeting. She was born in Ohio & this block was featured in her early work & still makes an appearance now & then. I loved her quirky humorous quilts about cocktails & especially the 'diner' one below.
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