Ideas for 2.5″ strips abound in new title My friend Anne Wiens from Montana sent me a copy of the newly published Rollin’ Along from Martingale and Moda Bake Shop. Compiled by Lissa Alexander, it features a dozen clever designs by Moda Bake Shop creators. …Read More »

I’m very excited about a new venture that begins next month. I’m joining creative forces with Mangelsen’s in Omaha, a family-owned and local fabric, hobby, craft and just-about-everything store. I’ll do a series of events at the store beginning with my most popular trunk show …Read More »

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 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 »

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 »

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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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »