Tribute to Yvonne Porcella

September 23, 2016June 29, 2026 LakeHouseQuiltsLeave a comment

“Live Your BRIGHTEST Life: A Tribute to Yvonne Porcella” will be a featured art quilt exhibit hosted by Pokey Bolton at this weekend’s Quilting in the Garden in the greenhouse at Alden Lane (Livermore, California).

Quilting in the Garden at Alden Lane Nursery again offers hundreds of quilts from celebrated artists and the quilting community. These are hung for display throughout the nursery using their enormous and beautiful heritage oaks serve as both support structure and background for this wonderful 2-day display of color. The quilts go up by 9:00 each morning supported by dozens of quilt lines. Quilts come down each night. My quilt titled “Lolipop” will be included in this years featured hosted exhibit.

Simply Moderne Topiary

December 28, 2015June 29, 2026 LakeHouseQuiltsLeave a comment

Have you heard of the magazine Simply Moderne?

This publication is fairly new and, in fact, NOV/DEC issue #3 came out. Yep, I am excited too! Tell ya why in a moment.

As you look through the many inspiring pages of work and designs you will notice it is sooooo filled with info. Wonderful crafted works and patterns with just a smidge of advertising. Yes, a smidge. And choked full of templates in the back. Just enough balance for my taste and pleasure. Now, if you have a copy or are still going to Joann Fabrics or Barnes and Noble before they switch out, grab a copy.

THEN….turn to pages 54 – 57. See it? Yep…..me or mine I should say. If you look really close on page 43 , even the back of my quilt was able to be used as a table topper. I Know! exciting right? Pinching myself…

If you have any questions on making Topiary feel free to contact me.

Oh, and have a Wonderful and Creative New Year!

Jude

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Gwen Marston Lecture

February 16, 2014June 29, 2026 LakeHouseQuiltsLeave a comment

Just returned from attending a lecture by artist and author Gwen Marston from Beaver Island, Michigan. Found her liberating, humorous and her quilts inspiring. She has written over twenty six books and currently has quilts on display at the Dennos Museum in Traverse City Michigan.

General Information Quilting · Modern Quilting

Valentine Auction Items For NWAL

January 28, 2014June 29, 2026 LakeHouseQuiltsLeave a comment

Spent the last couple weekends (and weekdays) designing, sewing, quilting and binding for the NWAL Shetland Sheepdog Rescue. It helps all the Shelties at NWAL Herding Dog Rescue, Inc., especially the seniors and the pups with illnesses that need extra love and care. Please have fun bidding.