Important notice....

Hello everyone!  My friend Rose informed me that my website is down...I've tried to get to it myself and it's not to be found!  I've contacted the people that run my site and hopefully I'll have an answer soon.  I apologize to everyone that has tried to order in the past few days.
You can always write to me at the following email address piecemaker51@aol.com  or
through this blog and/or facebook. 

I will let everyone know when it's back up and running.  Thanks for your understanding,
Lynda

Always exciting!

I love sharing pictures of what other's make from something I've created.  It's one of the most exciting part of what I do as a designer. 

A year or so ago I met a delightful couple at Quilts on Plum Lane in Dade City, Florida when I was there to sign my new book.  Dolores purchased my Block Party and Moonshine Patterns.  Dolores sent me pictures of both of the quilts she's made.  Thank you so much Dolores.....you did a great job!!! 

Sandy from New York wrote to me asking if she could have permission to enlarge the COLD DAYS templates because she wanted to make a pillow for her bed.  First, thank you for asking.  Second,  I absolutely love the pillow Sandy......great job!  Those guys are sure to keep the cold at bay!!!

Please send me pictures of what you make.  I love sharing them with everyone. 

Primitives of the Midwest.....2011

My bird was sitting on ready very early last Wednesday morning to take me on the firstleg of my journey to PMW by way of Charlotte, NC....there was a short delay before heading west to Lees Summit, Missouri and 3 days of stitching, shopping,

  eating, visiting with old friends and making new ones. It was a wonderful few days. Did I mention eating, and shopping?

Wednesday night was the opening ceremonies with our guest speaker, Jennifer Keltner
from American Patchwork and Quilting. Jennifer is such a delight and always has everyone laughing. She inspires us with wonderful quilts to view....matter of fact, if you haven't seen pictures of them, visit Lisa Bongean's blog. I wasn't able to take pictures of opening night, but Lisa has wonderful pictures she's shared with all of us. Scroll down the page to view the quilts Jennifer brought with her.  Also, you can see pictures on Lisa's blog of the 3 days we were all there.
                                        http://lisabongean.wordpress.com/

Lynda and Rita - Owner of Quilter's Station  and PMW

                                 
Classes were held Thursday, Friday and Saturday......

Wool Crazy Pin Cushion Class
Below are various pictures of these gals working on their pin cushions

The Doll class was shy two people that couldn't make it, but we had fun.  This is the class picture and below are the various stages of everyone's doll.  They have promised pictures when all body parts are stitched together and they are dressed!!!

             

Lisa Bongean (R) gives Cathy some pointer's on her project.

We always enjoy a trip to Greenwood, Missouri where the shops stay open late for us to visit; then eat at our favorite italian restaurant.

                                 



Friday night BBQ in Lee's Summit, Renee, me and Maggie



various classes on Thursday



 

There is usually stitching after hours in the hotel lobby and/or Rita's shop.   Some of the gals just visit and some continue to work on their projects from the classes they take.

And, of course, the 3 days pass so quickly.  It feels like you just get there and it's time to go home.  The good byes are always the hardest for me.  So, it's with lots of hugs, tears and promises to see each other again, when we leave.  

Plans are already in the works for next year.  I hope each of you can join in the fun.  Watch the Quilter's Station website, mine too, for information.  You'll see the projects posted for the 2012 event.  Make plans to come play with us.

Watch for more pictures coming soon.........Until next time!



BACK DOOR FRIENDS ONLY S.A.L.E!

In my hurry to get the news update out to all of you Back Door Friends Pattern Club members (You know who you are and what you just received in your email box!) about the current sale, I forgot to mention that these patterns are NOT listed on my website so they cannot be purchased through that source.  Here's what you do...

1. Go to Paypal
2. Click on Send money
3. Enter my email address - piecemaker51@aol.com or lynda@primitivepiecesbylynda.com  and enter the amount you are paying.  That amount will be determined by which ones you buy.  Your patterns will be mailed to you the first of next week.

If you have any questions regarding this, just send me an email and I will contact you.

I'm sorry that this sounds rushed..........but, yep, it really is!  I have a plane to catch!
Have a great week!  Hugs, Lynda

June Birthday winner!!!!

Let's all sing Happy Birthday to our June birthday friends. 

And

CONGRATULATIONS TO

LINDA PHILLIPS

our June birthday winner.

Linda, please email me to tell me which pattern you'd like me to send to you for your birthday....

Also, remember,

If you are a Back Door Friends Pattern Club Member

If your birthday is in June

You can receive a 25% discount on any patterns you'd like to order

this month only.

July is fast approaching....if your birthday is in July please let me know.

Next months drawing will be July 15

PRIMITIVES OF THE MIDWEST....

is one of my very favorite teaching events of the year.  This will be my 7th? 8th? year.  Rita Briner and her gals from Quilter's Station put on one of the most fun 3 day events ever.  Stitching, shopping, eating, seeing old friends, making new ones, did I mention eating?  Oh MY!  If you've never been there, please come if you can.........if you are coming back this year, I'll see you soon!  These are the classes I'll be teaching....the primitive doll from my new pattern Play Date Bundle, a wool crazy pin cushion that's all the go now (Thank you JoAnn Mullaly!!!) and a wall hanging piece called "Gabriel" - pieced fabric and wool applique. 

Primitives of the Midwest, June 22, 2011 - June 25, 2011.
Maggie Bononami , Lisa Bongean, Renee Plains, Stacy Nash, Stacey West and myself will be there having a wonderful time.  I hope you'll join us too! 
Visit Rita's website to get all the details...www.quiltersstation.com

Pictures make me happy.......

Kathy's "A Little Porch Time" Quilt

Charlene's "Slim Pickins" quilt

Anna's "May Baskets" table runner

One of the greatest joys any designer can have is to receive pictures of the projects YOU make from the patterns we create.  I've been posting pictures on my website and now have 26 pages full of them.  I hope you'll take a few minutes to visit the Parlor Room on my website and view them all!  http://www.primitivepiecesbylynda.com/intro.html 
Thank you so much Kathy, Charlene and Anna for sharing pictures with us.  Great job everyone!