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May 2026 Recap from Janet Ann Creations

May Recap!

May was a much quieter month as far as my personal quilting goes!!

I'm in Applique Retreat Prep mode!

Getting samples and step out ready, making little kits and printing patterns and class booklets!

Checking to make sure my laptop, document camera and new epson projector

will be nice and talk to one another. I'm not especially a "techy" person

and this is definately expanding my horizons!!!

Cross you fingers it all behaves in July!!!

Check out the Strong House Inn for more details!

The Quiet Valley Quilters of Bennington VT invited me to give my ...

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Wow - it's April already!

2026 Starting off with SEW much good news!!

“Garden Trellis”

Will be a 2027 AQS Calendar Girl!!

YES!!

My version of Kim Meclean’s Flower Garden

Will be included in the AQS 2027 Engagement Calendar…

To say I’m thrilled would be an understatement!

On January 6th AQS sent out the notification that my “Ships” quilt

Has been juried in the 2026 AQS Paducah Show!!!

That means the Ships will be sailing into both the

New England and Paducah shows!!

Holy Cow!!!

It is such and incredible honor to have The Ships juried into both ...

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2025 Recap and 2026 Beginnings! from Janet Ann Creations

We never really think we accomplish much - until we actually look!

At least that is how I usually feel!

In reviewing all of my photos it looks like 2025 was the year to finish a few longterm projects for two guild shows. The Rhododendron Quilt show was in April and the Silver City Quilt show was in September.

At the Rhododendron Quilt show "Garden Party Down Under" (pattern by Irene Black) received a second place ribbon and "Tilda's Delight" (pattern Afternoon Delight by Sue Garmen) received a first place ribbon and the Viewers Best of Show ribbon!

Tilda's ...

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Trunk Shows & Workshops from If These Threads Could Talk

I get asked all the time where am I teaching. Below is my schedule so far:

9/17: North Country Trunk Show, NY
10/5: Zoom OBW Trunk Show, Arizona State Guild
11/9: Zoom OBW 1, Arizona State Guild
11/11-13: Thomas Sewing Center, Lexington KY, OBW Workshop
11/14: 11/17: Fantastic Quilters OBW Trunk Show & Workshop, Fairfield Glade TN
12/7: Zoom OBW 2 , Arizona State Guild
2025
1/10: Zoom OBW Trunk Show, Quilt Inc., Delmar, NY
1/18: 60 degree Log Cabin, Thread Bears Quilt Guild, Oneida NY
1/20: Sew Busy, Gloversville, NY, OBW ...

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OBW Workshop Retreats from If These Threads Could Talk

I wanted to share two OBW workshops/retreats coming up. The first one is in Reliance TN at Quilters Getaway, 898 Childers Creek Road Reliance, TN 37369 – November 11 – 13, 2024. Hosted by Toni Raynolds of Pieced Perfection. Join me for a creative journey in the world of 60 degree kaleidoscopes.

Identifying and cutting your repeats.
Aligning repeats including difficult fabrics.
Choosing a ruler and understanding the difference between pointed & blunt tip rulers.
Deciding what strip widths to cut
And of course, cutting all your equilateral triangles.
Designing with the hexagons,
Integrating stars & cubes
Designing around a panel

Make your ...

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OBW Workshop Retreat April 25 – 28, 2024 from If These Threads Could Talk

There is still time to join me for a One Block Wonder Retreat at the fabulous Strong House Inn, Vergennes, Vermont! Not only will you be papmered by the great food and staff at the Strong House Inn, but you will learn:

Identifying and cutting your repeats.
Aligning repeats including difficult fabrics.
Choosing a ruler and understanding the difference between pointed & blunt tip rulers.
Deciding what strip widths to cut.
And of course, cutting all your equilateral triangles.
Designing with the hexagons.
Integrating stars & cubes. What you can make with thr Star 60 Tool.
Designing around a panel.

Make ...

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Merry Christmas to All – OBW #105 from If These Threads Could Talk

I don’t know about you, but in our house Christmas decorating begins after dinner on Thanksgiving! My house is full of Santa’s & Christmas trees.

I love Santa’s. I had this panel for over a year, but got a chance to work on it before Thanksgiving.

This panel is called “Merry Christmas to All” by Marshall Dry Goods. The inside of the panel measured 29.5″ x 37″. I cut 3.25″ strip for 5″ finished hexies.

The odd width of 29.5″ left me with a 1″ wide red strip I would have to hide later.

I ...

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One Block Wonder Retreat at the Strong House Inn from If These Threads Could Talk

Get a head start planning your quilt retreats for 2024. I will be at the Strong House inn in Vergennes, Vermont April 25 – 28, 2024.

During this 3 day retreat you will learn to:

Identify and cut your repeats.
Align repeats including difficult fabrics.
Choose a ruler and understand the difference between pointed & blunt tip rulers.
Decide what strip widths to cut
Cut all your equilateral triangles.
Designing with the hexagons,
Integrating stars & cubes
Designing around a panel

Not to mention be spoiled the staff at the Strong House Inn.

Learn about adding Star 60 units to your OBW’s!

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2023 OBW Retreat from If These Threads Could Talk

I’m planning for Spring 2023 when Summer 2022 is not even over yet! Join me for a creative journey learning to making a One Block Wonder (OBW) – Wednesday March 29, 2023 through Sunday April 2, 2023 at the Strong House Inn, Vergennes, Vermont

Class Description:

Identifying and cutting your repeats.
Aligning repeats including difficult fabrics.
Choosing a ruler and understanding the difference between pointed & blunt tip rulers.
Deciding what size to cut your strips.
Cutting your equilateral triangles.
Designing with the hexagons.
Integrating stars & cubes.
Designing around a panel.

Click here to register for One Block Wonder with Jackie ...

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