My name is Bea Byrne and I have lots to share exclusively with you, our newsletter readers!
Everything seems to be about self-care at the moment. As the seasons change we are all adjusting to clock changes, different clothing and personally I find my color preferences change along with the weather. Read on for more about how I've been approaching one aspect of self-care AND to find out about all the teachers for the next Quilt n Learn!
Bea's News
Ever fallen in love with a book? The latest installment of the UPPERCASE Encyclopedia of Inspiration is all about Notions, and I am absolutely in love. For my self-care this week I have been escaping the pressures of running a business or making samples to immerse myself in this beautiful world of both current and vintage fastenings, trims and more. As a button collector I've already been introduced to three new-to-me makers as well as reveling in the history of how the zipper was invented. I also own the "Quilted" volume in this series and will be revisiting that one next. You can see a video walk through of the book and more details at Janine's website - and while you are there you have to look at UPPERCASE magazine itself. Each issue is a work of art and I read mine cover to cover.
Giving my mind a break from the routine cares of the day is something I feel the benefits of even if it is only for 15 minutes. It's like sending my brain on a mini spa break! What are you doing to give your brain a massage?
Exclusive - the Quilt n Learn Teacher Roster!
You are getting an exclusive peek at who the teachers will be for the next event. And remember, registration opens on November 25th! I am so delighted to be working with all these amazing teachers and artists on what will be the best event yet!
- Aline Bugarin & Natasha Bugarin
- Ally Ryde
- Anne Cardosa
- Bea Byrne (me!)
- Beth Ann Williams
- Carolina Moore
- Casey Chatham
- Celeste Compion
- Diana Karna
- Elizabeth Okeyele-Olatunji
- Jo Westfoot
- Julia McLeod
- Julia Wachs
- Kellie Kaczmarek
- Kerry Burki
- Kim Brownell
- Leanne Parsons
- Lori Thompson
- Lorraine Woodruff-Long
- Mac Barnes
- Manon Hunt
- Nic Vaughan
- Pattie Klimek
- Rebecca Lidstrom
- Rene Hill
- Toni Carringer
- Tracey Browning
This Month's Poll!
In the last newsletter I asked whether you had ever made a political quilt. 6% of you were currently working on one and another 6% had already finished, while the majority of you were keeping your stitching for other topics.
With the holidays fast approaching, I was wondering - do you make holiday gifts? I have in the past but now reserve them only for those I am sure will appreciate the effort! Let me know in the new poll what you do, and if you have I would love to see a photo! You can reply to this email with a photo or tag @quiltnlearn to share on facebook or Instagram.
That is it for this time! And feel free to forward this to friends.
Bea
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