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You'll find galleries full of great quilts submitted by students and readers, as well as examples of Beth Ann's work in fiber and mixed media. The site also covers FAQs, current classes and upcoming retreats. Please note that class information may be subject to change without notice.

There are also lots of links to interesting Web sites.

Click here for the September through December 2011 Lakeshore Sewing Creative Quarterly.

UPDATE March 2011 - Beth Ann's published an article 8 Tips For A Creative Life in the new issue of CraftSanity magazine, available in stores and online now.

UPDATE November 2010 - In response to the outpouring of care and concern over Beth Ann's recent and upcoming surgeries, a group of friends and family are hosting a special event this Saturday, November 19. You can click here for more details.

UPDATE October 2010 - As many of you know already, we have had to make a few scheduling changes this fall due to unanticipated surgeries Beth Ann Williams has needed. The front page of the Lakeshore Sewing site shows the changes. We apologize for any inconvenience these changes may have caused for anyone, and thank you so much for the generous support and encouragement you all have given to Beth Ann and her family.

UPDATE April 2010 - Jennifer Ackerman-Haywood of CraftSanity wrote a wonderful article about Beth Ann for the Grand Rapids Press. It's currently posted on MLive.

Jennifer also published a new blog on CraftSanity with photos of her interview with Beth Ann. If you scroll to the bottom of the blog, past the sponsors and underneath "Taking Names" you can find a link to download a podcast of the interview. Or you can download the podcast, "CraftSanity episode #116," directly from iTunes.

Books Authored By Beth Ann
Celtic Quilts: A New Look for Ancient Designs, published by Martingale & Co. under the imprint That Patchwork Place, 2000.	Colorwash Bargello Quilts, published by Martingale & Co. under the imprint That Patchwork Place, 2001.	A World of Quilts: 10 Projects Using Ethnic Fabric..., published by Martingale & Co. under the imprint That Patchwork Place, 2003.

Books With Beth Ann As A Contributing Artist Within Sacred Circles: Meditations and Mandala Quilts by Susan Towner-Larsen, published by Pilgrim Press, 2004. Creative Cloth Doll Beading: Designing and Embellishing with Beads by Patti Medaris Culea, Laura McCabe & Anne Hesse, published by Quarry Books, 2007. Open Your Heart with Quilting by Kelly M. Smith, published by DreamTime Publishing, 2008. Click on the book covers for more information and links to purchase them.