Recent Posts
The process of re-entry
I’ve been gone a lot over the past few months. So many nights away—some for business, some for personal. Now that I’m home, I have to do what I call re-entry. Re-entry happens when I have no idea where to begin. It helps me to …Read More »
Zoom and Omaha workshops open
There are three upcoming classes. Please come! Hand Look Binding by Machine on Zoom Monday, April 17, 11 to 1 Central, $35 on Zoom (recording available after live event) Get a ticket now! See the supply list here I’ve been binding my quilts by machine …Read More »
Stash Bandit and The Quilt Show in Phoenix
One of the rich resources available to quilters is The Quilt Show, an online community with lessons, patterns, projects, history, quilt alongs, BOMs, forums, a gallery, a blog and much more. The Quilt Show is hosted by Ricky Tims and Alex Anderson, both legendary figures …Read More »
Scrap vs Scrappy
I used to think I made scrap quilts. But I’ve reexamined that idea. At some point I realized calling them scrap quilts suggests they are made only from leftovers: bits and bobs from other projects. Big Cheese is a scrappy quilt by Diane Harris. Image …Read More »
The Joy of Beginners
I taught a small group of beginning quiltmakers recently. Oh what fun! I came up with a new design that I hoped would teach a variety of skills without being too difficult while still being attractive. I wanted something that would lend itself to whatever …Read More »
The Joy is Back
I went through a rough patch the last half of last year and I struggled to create. But things are looking up and my sewing machine is humming again. Flicker from View, a design by Thimbles and Needles; this is my version. I fell in …Read More »
The Creative Mind
For better or worse, I am right-brained. Most of the time I am grateful for it. Being right-brained generally suggests you’re creative, artistic and imaginative. These are good qualities for a quilter! Image by Elisa from Pixabay For me, being right-brained also means that I’m …Read More »
Three Wise Men and One Quilter
Today’s post falls under true confessions. I’m a thrifter. I like garage sales and flea markets and thrift stores. I visit them when I travel and here at home. I adore a good bargain and I love a treasure hunt. (That’s not the confession.) My …Read More »
Best Books for Scrappy Quilts
I have a lovely surprise for you today! Martingale is one of the leading book publishers in our industry and they’re having a BIG sale. Many books are priced at just $8. This includes titles released very recently, and this price is way below the …Read More »
Christmas Cheer in QUILTS!
Would you like to enjoy some holiday quilts? Could you use an hour to yourself? Let me wash your Christmas cares away with the JINGLE BELLS TRUNK SHOW on Zoom. A block from Christmas Figs Wednesday, Dec 14, 2022, 7 pm Central The trunk show …Read More »