A while back I wrote this blog about quilting for the fabulous Sarah Vedeler. Sarah was on a hard deadline to submit the quilt for the Nov/Dec 2010 issue of Fons & Porter - click here for the blog. I got the quilt done. Shortly after the quilt made it to Iowa Sarah & I learned… Continue reading Fons & Porter Episode
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The Quilt Life April 2011
I'm a charter subscriber to The Quilt Life and my 2nd "Be Our Guest" piece is in the April 2011 issue. The first time around I talked about mini-groups and why I love mine. Mini-groups are hugely helpful. This time I talk about finding your own quilterly voice. If you subscribe to The Quilt Life… Continue reading The Quilt Life April 2011
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Quilting Arts Feb/Mar issue
I'm so excited to share with you that I have an article on effective practice for machine quilters in this issue of Quilting Arts. I can hardly wait to see it. Well, I've seen the article it self, but in context of the issue itself and the other articles in the issue. I sent in… Continue reading Quilting Arts Feb/Mar issue
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Rit Dye Project Series & teaching dates
Shibori Twist - this is the first project for Rit Dye. I've been working with Dianne Giancola on a series of projects. This is the "Shibori Squared" pillow - the directions are on the Rit Dye Website. Everyone needs pot holders - this uses a flag fold style of Shibori. The next project is complete… Continue reading Rit Dye Project Series & teaching dates
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Sarah Vedeler
If you haven't been introduce to Sarah Vedeler Designs, allow me. I met Sarah when we were both in Cleveland OH taping for the 500 series of Quilting Arts TV. Sarah shows her embroidered quilt blocks which are just amazing! We had dinner together and through facebook have stayed in contact. Several months ago Sarah… Continue reading Sarah Vedeler
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Fiber Notion Purchases and…
Every once in a while I can get Barnum to sit on my lap like he's a little person. This was my lucky morning. His bum is on my lap and belly fully exposed. I was a little surprised when reaching for the camera he sat there. Barnum usually turns his face away when I… Continue reading Fiber Notion Purchases and…
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The Quilt Life
Every once in a while the quilting stitches line up and opportunity happens and making the most of it is delightfully essential. The first issue of The Quilt Life was published in April by the American Quilt Society. As this new venture was promoted on The Quilt Show I hesitated to subscribe for a variety… Continue reading The Quilt Life
