Appleton Dance

by Linda Theil This small " Ferris " classic belt-bag pattern designed by Sally Tomato measures only nine-inches wide by 4.5-inches high. The bag features a front zippered-pocket and top zipper closure with an adjustable, removable strap to wear as a sling, or waist bag. I used tan Mora faux leather from Emmaline Bags in Alberta, Canada for the exterior; and cottons from the Tilda "Hibernation" collection by Tone Finnanger for the strap, piping, and lining. I added rivited zipper pulls and a charm depicting a seven-cycle labyrinth upon which one performs the Appleton Dance .  

by Linda Theil The Greater Ann Arbor Quilt Guild meets every other month in Towsley Auditorium at Washtenaw Community College in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Ever since March 2020, the guild has made the meeting available virtually -- an option I find very useful and that I took advantange of for the March guild meeting. Anyone may join a meeting in real life, or in Zoom, by purchasing a $10 ticket on the guild's website , Here are some notes from Saturday's meeting: Deb Boschert was the March speaker who discussed her creative process. Last year Boschert's work, "Looking Up" , was printed on vinyl and installed in the Dallas Arts Center by the annual Plaza Arts competition . "Looking Up" by Deborah Boschert Photo courtesy Catholic Foundation You can make an outdoor mural of your own work by having a photograpic copy made on vinyl at sign shops or specialty providers online such as Printrunner.com. Boschert offers classes through her website , and is a support