The emphasis of the business is to create memorable quilts from a variety of perspectives of the process. This could include the pattern design, kits, construction, and/or quilting.
2010-August - Basket Block submitted to the 'Rose of Sharon' contest Nov. 2009 and selected as part of the book now available from Martingale & Co. "The Rose of Sharon Block Book".
2010-July - Block #47 "Inner-Quad Jewel" won VIEWER'S CHOICE. The block goes into a quilt I designed named "Will You Accept This Rose?". This is now a pattern available from Animas Quilts and features Jackie Robinson's "Roses" fabric line.
2010-June - Basket Block submitted to the 'Rose of Sharon' contest Nov. 2009 was selected as part of the book which will be published in August. The block is also used in several chapters of the DVD to illustrate various techniques by Sharon Pederson. The Bird Block also submitted to the contest is included in the DVD PDF now available from Nine Patch Media.
2010-May - "Zoe" featured in BasicGrey newsletter.
2010-April - "Elephant's Play" featuring Shelburne Circus fabric line by Windham will be part of the manufacturers product catalogue at market.
We are offering products and services to include: - Design your own pattern consultation services - Original design patterns - Walla Walla University memorable quilts (kits in baby and wedding/lap size) - Walla Walla Valley Wine Country memorable items (kits for pot holders) - T-shirt quilts utilizing your event/passion t-shirts that you just can't wear anymore or have too many. A quilt would be a lovely way to see them, use them and remember the good times and successes. - Long-arm quilting services
Marlene Baerg Oddie is an engineer by education, a financial services systems professional by experience, a project manager by profession, and a quilter by passion. She believes in the KISS (Keep It Simple S______) method and has incorporated this into the company name. After living the corporate life all over the world, Marlene's marriage in February 2009 has given her an opportunity to be creative full-time. She is excited to offer these skills to you if you wish for some assistance in turning your ideas into a reality, perhaps in a quilted item that can be cherished for years by yourself or the ultimate recipient.
Marlene Baerg Oddie is an engineer by education, a financial services systems professional by experience, a project manager by profession, and a quilter by passion. She believes in the KISS (Keep It Simple S______) method and has incorporated this into the company name. After living the corporate life all over the world, Marlene's marriage in February 2009 has given her an opportunity to be creative full-time. She is excited to offer these skills to you if you wish for some assistance in turning your ideas into a reality, perhaps in a quilted item that can be cherished for years by yourself or the ultimate recipient.