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My self-inflicted cutting mat debacle
I replaced my largest cutting mat recently, the one that sits atop my drafting table. I use a drafting table for cutting because it’s the perfect size and it’s height adjustable. I picked it up for $15 at a garage sale in the early 2000s …Read More »
Have you heard the one about…
Have you heard the one about the couple who decides to retire for the night? It goes something like this. The man turns off the TV, brushes his teeth and goes to bed. The woman picks up some toys and notices dishes in the sink, …Read More »
Let’s Tango! Fun, easy class.
There’s still time to register for Tango, a class that happens live tomorrow 4/8 from 11 to 5 Central. If you can’t attend live, you can watch the recording later at your convenience. Tango by Diane Harris. Photo by Kristin Laing Photography. Easy piecing has …Read More »Protected: Tango color inspiration
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Becoming a student again
I took a class this week with a quilter I’ve long admired. The class was Psychedelic Baby, taught by Katie Pedersen @sewkatiedid from Seattle. Katie was one of the first people I saw doing improv patchwork many years ago—maybe 2010? One of Katie Pedersen’s improvisational …Read More »
Quilt retreat with friends
My local quilt guild and a shop owner are hosting a retreat! I signed up last-minute when I saw that my schedule was wide open for the next few days. I’ve never been to this venue near Schuyler, Nebraska. Most of my best buddies are …Read More »
Books, Books, Books
I’ve collected books full of antique quilts for many years. I buy most of them second-hand. They are a great source of inspiration and I return to them again and again. Many of their titles are similar, and so I struggle to remember which ones …Read More »Grab “Lucky” today!
Happy St. Patrick’s Day, quilting friends! I’m offering the complimentary pattern for my “Lucky” quilt when you sign up for Scrappy Tips by email. Lucky by Diane Harris, Stash Bandit Scrappy Tips will arrive once or twice a month and is short and sweet because …Read More »
I forgot to remember.
While I was traveling last month, a book arrived in the mail. According to the invoice, I ordered it while I was away from home. It’s a great book full of intriguing quilts. But I don’t remember why I bought it. I keep paging through …Read More »
Need a winter pick-me-up?
How about a scrappy trunk show? Come and enjoy! On Thursday, Feb 24 (just five days away) I’m giving Windy Wonders on Zoom to everyone who’d like to get a ticket and come. Scarlet Spin by Diane Harris for Quiltmaker. Photo by Mellisa Karlin Mahoney. …Read More »