McKenna Ryan

[iquilt59]

Hi Everyone,
I am a new member, so I'm not sure how all this works. I love quilting, and have just finished one of McKenna Ryan's patterns, called "Giraffic Park." It was for my new granddaughter. Her parents were thrilled. It was very labor-intensive, but it turned out beautiful. I have another one of her patterns to do, but I think I'll try something a little more "soothing" before I tackle that one. I recently had bilateral knee replacements (Sept.), and am doing very well. What a difference that operation makes in one's life. So glad I did it. We are very fortunate to have Alex Anderson visit our local Bernina shop on Thursday, May 10. Don't be too jealous. So glad to be with all of you.

[luv_2quilt60]

Hi i quilt,
Glad you joined us here..We love quilting..talking quilting..and any thing in between LOL...Your quilt sounds nice.I have never done one of McKennaa Ryan's before..I am an EL girl LOL...i do like other patterns though.My Hubby's Friend had knee replacement surgery..There going to have to go and redo his..I think he is a little over weight, they told him he had to loose weight!..but I am glad you are doing good with yours.It does Make a difference in ones way of life..especially us quilters ..so, ask away or comment. These Gals and Men will help you...And Yes, I'm jealous Alex Anderson is visiting your local shop...Ha, Tell her all us QIAD fans love her too..hehe

[greatlake]

Hi I Quilt,

I just finished Rythem of the Sea, and love Ryans work, Yes they are a labor of love, but is well worth your time, I have 4 other complete sets yet to finish by her I cant wait, I guess I am one of thoose people who like intriquit work................Have fun on your next quilt............

[gardenquilter]

wow I am jealous alex anderson is visiting your local shop
I love Mckenna ryan's work i have never done one of her kits but i have included her fabric in several of my quilts, it speaks to the heart
glad you joined us

[Leetec]

Hi I Quilt!
I also love McKenna Ryan's patterns. I should say I admire them, as I've never done one. Do you primarily do hand work?
Lee

[cindyg]

McKenna Ryan's works are fabulous - they look hard to make. How lucky are you to have Alex Anderson visiting. Glad your knees are doing good. I had a friend that had both knees replaced at the same time and she's glad too - no more pain. Welcome to this forum and hope to see lots of your posts.

[zfatcat]

Welcome iquilt59. Glad you join our group.

[Rose92]

I am currently doing McKenna Ryan's "At Home In The Woods", a BOM. A lot of it overlaps so I have to cut out the pieces and wait until the whole thing goes together before I can add the pieces. It is very labor intensive tracing the patterns (lots of intricate trees/branches)on the fusible, then cutting it out. But doing it once a month drags out the pleasure, kind of like slowly eating chocolate! When it all goes together, you have to machine stitch all the little pieces down for stability, so I will have to practice my free motion skills before hand.

[Evie]

Welcome to our rowdy group of quilters!

I had not heard of Mckenna Ryan so I did a google on her. Wow, if you can do one of her quilts you should start calling yourself a quilt-artist!

Here's her website if anyone wants to see her quilts:

www.pineneedles.com/index.asp

again, WOW!

[QIAD-Linda]

Welcome iquilt,
We are all happy to have new members and get acquainted. I hope you will be an active poster here. Everyone on the Forum is just great and in no time at all you will have lots of new "best friends!"

Happy to have you,
Linda