Cool backgrounds...
Okay...I promise I'm done for awhile. I'll be leaving for Wichita, Kansas early tomorrow morning to teach/speak for the Prairie Quilt Guild. I wanted to get enough done on this piece so I could bring...
View ArticleRemoving scorch marks...
I started a beautiful piece this afternoon and went to iron out the marking pens to see how the thread color looked...For some unknown reason the linen lightly scorched leaving a golden hue in the very...
View ArticleTouching base...
The month of August was a complete whirlwind for me...I think one of the busiest yet. I was in four different states in four weeks. Whew. Each place I visited, Denver, CO...Wichita, KS...Victoria,...
View ArticleCraftsy Class...Finally Released!
I am very excited to announce that my new on-line class with Craftsy.com has been released and you can check it out by CLICKING HERE! I have had many, many requests to provide video instruction of...
View ArticleMcCloud...September retreat!
I am a week overdue for posting all the goodies from our September retreat which took place weekend-before-last. As crazy as things get on my home front I always look forward to these retreats....
View ArticleESS...Some Classroom Time!
As many of you know I recently filmed an 11-episode class for Craftsy.com. The class premiered about 10 days ago and as expected I have put my Craftsy students in a complete tail spin about...
View Article"My Designs" Workshop
I just got home from hostessing the "My Designs" workshop in Rancho Cordova. I had the privilege of taking 25 students on a journey of design. We had five jam-packed days of learning all about...
View ArticleG'day!!!
I arrived home safe and sound last Wednesday afternoon after a fabulous week in Adelaide, Australia. I literally hit the ground running as I have my last retreat of the year coming up on Thursday and...
View Article"Stopping the Bleed"
My teaching and traveling schedule has been extremely busy this past month or so...many friends know when my life is crazy because I don't have the time to sit down and visit with all of you.I just...
View ArticleFeaturing Terry Knott!
As promised I am going to get caught up on some features for my blog. Terry has been VERY patiently waiting for me to post her beautiful work.This past June I was honored to have been the instructor...
View ArticleFeaturing Judy Heitz!
I am constantly getting questions from students and blog readers about hanky quilts...what in the world do I do with all of those hankies???A couple of years ago, a good friend and "favorite" student...
View ArticleFeaturing Vicki Crooms...again!
It's time to start getting caught up again! I featured Vicki Crooms on June 27th and she shared her story and thoughts on the "Nekkid Barbies" in the antique stores...everyone fell in love with her!...
View ArticleFeaturing Joyce Oberle!!!
It's with a big smile on my face that I get to feature my good friend, Joyce Oberle. I met Joyce a few years ago when I was invited to be a guest speaker/teacher for her guild in Orange County,...
View ArticleCraftsy Sale
Many of you know that I'm always passing on good information for education, tips and tricks. This past August I filmed an 11 episode class for Craftsy.com and I have had very good feedback and...
View ArticleNested. Whew.
I've had many friends comment they can tell when I'm buried because I don't post any blogs. Seems like forever since I've come up for air. With my heavy teaching and traveling schedule most of the...
View ArticleWholecloth Quilt...being born!
December is always my time to snug in and get my new quilts started, handbooks rewritten, and get ready for the new year. Fortunately for me our move went smoothly and I'm all snugged in and ready to...
View ArticleSunshine and Shadow
I am SO enjoying working on this little wholecloth. Sometimes you work on a quilt and it just "works" and this one feels good :) I've received a few questions via comments on the blog and I'm unable...
View ArticleFeathers Being Born...
This weekend I have the rare opportunity to indulge in some quality sewing time with some of my "peeps"...as my good friends are fondly referred to! I'm not teaching...I'm not hostessing the...
View ArticleProgress Report...Yellow Silk
Last weekend I indulged in 3 days of sewing with good friends. I was not only able to thoroughly enjoy their company but got some quality time in on my silk wholecloth.Prior to my quilting weekend I...
View ArticleAwkward Moments & Distractions
I've been putting in the hours on my yellow silk piece and am happy to report it's very close to being done...finally. Just finished the scribbling on the last of the 16 blocks. Just the scribbling...
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