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You know how I go on retreat–generally the first weekend in July, but also this last time in December–and meet friends for lots of sewing, laughter and food? (Click for a post about last July’s retreat.) I didn’t have a chance to tell you that I had plans again this year, but I had plans. […]
Retreat and Accomplish — Make Quilts for Days! Read More »
I hope you have fond memories of grandparents. Mine was an idyllic childhood, dispite the fact that I cried All. The. Time. It would take half a lifetime to come to terms with all that crying.
Sunday Quilt Inspiration: My Grandmother Read More »
I have been off-grid for the last few days. Determined to complete at least ONE project, I locked myself in the studio with The Sugaridoo Quilt.
The Sugaridoo Quilt Finished at Long Last! Read More »
Beautiful scrolls and feathers to use in your next quilting adventure.
Pin It Weekly #349 Feathers and Scrolls Read More »
Monday the Cotton Quilters showed some beautiful finishes and works-in-progress. As usual, Sheila–a relative newcomer–showed up with a huge pile of quilts and tops. It’s amazing how many quilts she produces in a month! Recently retired and new to quilting, she’s making up for lost time. All of the finishes thus far are from Sheila!
Cotton Quilters’ Guild April Meeting: keeping up with Sheila Read More »
Richard and Adam have planted corn in their gardens. It’s now popping out of the ground at a steady pace. And the chickens are wanting to help thin out the little green and yellow shoots. This means they’ve been taking turns on “chicken watch.” Literally standing around the yard and watching that the chickens don’t get into the rows of sprouts. It’s a hilarious image, except that I see it every day. This. My life.
Sunday Quilt Inspiration: Green and Yellow Read More »
Pastels always remind me of spring. I suppose it’s the colors of flowers opening (think tulips), Easter eggs, Sunday dresses, and so on. I love brights and especially jewels, but pastels also have a place in my heart. Honestly, it’s probably all colors. I remember when lime green was just the ugliest of colors, but
Sunday Quilt Inspiration: Spring pastels Read More »
The last time I wrote about the new studio, I had just begun moving in. Actually I started moving in before everything was built and painted.
More on the new sewing studio Read More »
Improv Piecing Lecture all levels 1 hour, $10 per student with 20 student minimum (maximum 45) Improv Piecing Workshop all levels 1-3 hours, $25 per student with 15 student minimum. 4-6 hours, $35 per student with 15 student minimum. Interested in having me teach at your event? Lecture of various improv quilting techniques. We will talk about improv,
A la Mary Improv Quilting Read More »
Hello Improv Piecing Workshop easy to advanced intermediate; domestic machines; 3-4 hours; $35 per student with 12 student minimum. Improv quilts have their own ideas, voices, and needs. Toss in unique improv makers and improv becomes almost incorrigible, don’t you agree? Yet quilters have methods that “tame” improv quilts. Do you ever wonder what quilters
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