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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

I read obituaries—whether I knew the deceased or not. I think they’re fascinating. Recently there was an obituary in a local daily and it started me thinking. I’ve mulled this over at length. Here’s what caught my eye: You have to assume that this quilter’s …Read More »

Let’s Zoom: Thurs eve Dec 1, Christmas quilts galore! I’m really excited to be sharing the Jingle Bells Trunk Show on Zoom. Lots and lots of Christmas quilts for you to just sit back and enjoy from the comfort of home. This presentation is open …Read More »

I was really excited a few weeks back to add the last few border strips to my Daydream sampler quilt in scrappy Christmas colors. I started this project when I was freelancing for Quilter’s World a couple of years back. The first “finish” of my …Read More »

If you’re free on Friday, Oct 7, there are spots available in a Tango workshop I’m teaching online. I teach this one infrequently so it’s a nice opportunity if you want to make a quilt that’s fast, easy and attractive. You can see the supply …Read More »

I started quilting when I was 24 and expecting my first child. It was 1984. There happens to be a well-known piece of literature entitled 1984, by the way. Maybe that vintage book cover will help you think back. I’m inviting you to remember how …Read More »

I’ve been sorting through piles of quilt patterns and more. Some were purchased, others were pulled from magazines or outdated books. There are articles and ideas galore. I go through the piles every few years in order to make room for other things. I’ve been …Read More »