my sweetie put the a/c in the window this morning. The last few days the desire to quilt several things has been held at bay while waiting for the a/c or the temperatures to cool down. Both happened today offering the opportunity to stitch. First up I made a postcard for the 1000 Postcards for… Continue reading it all started when
A while back I started working on the Cherrywood Van Gogh Challenge. I thought that I'd piece diamonds, and either set them into a Starry Night type of background or applique them down. Well, something went all wonky and I set those pieced aside to use them in a different project at some other time,… Continue reading Beginning Again
Then I looked at this photo and thought good golly I do need to tidy up. I like that the folder has orange dots. And a cool thread holder from Blue Fig. Do you see that glorious silk thread? I love silk thread. I see a memory from my friend Debby. She has an incredible… Continue reading I’m piecing! I’m piecing!
Sensational headlines are the best. Let's get your attention, tell you a story that pulls the heart strings, gets a laugh or annoys the heck out of you. I'll limit sensational headlines as they drive me up a tree, deposit me on the a weak branch, and... Fly! So here I am writing another blog… Continue reading You won’t believe what happens next!
The last few weeks there has been a tune running through my head. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gi_m-HIiwww You are the Sun I am the Moon You are the words I am the tune Play Me. I love the voice and the words. I can hear Neil singing in my head. I know what fabric this will be stitched… Continue reading Sooooooooooo excited!!!
While I was at Road I stopped by The Quilt Show booth. Mary Kay took a 10 Questions With video on her phone. It was fun to do. I fly out early this afternoon from California time and get home late tonight. I've done a little writing, a little blogging and had some fun with friends.… Continue reading Let the Travel begin
Melissa Thompson Maher, Editor-in-Chief of Generation Q Magazine asked me: "How will your new stash differ from the one you gave user in kits? What draws you now?" So what went into user kits? Part of this was answered yesterday. A lot of "traditional" type prints these were purchased when I made tote bags; border… Continue reading My stash
Good morning once again from the Minnesota Quilt Show! I am having such a great time here and enjoying my students so much.I have to tell you I'm kinda giddy with the excitement and if you know me in real life that means I've hit the goofy BIG TIME. Let Your Foot Loose be Fancy… Continue reading Minnesota Quilt Show – whole cloth challenge
I'm so in love with quilting and teaching quilting and that I'm excited! Can you tell? Minnesota Quilts Here I come! I have to tell you though. . . I need a hot date with this chick: Janie, my BERNINA 780. We miss each other. Okay, I'm being somewhat dramatic. A lot dramatic really. We'll… Continue reading On the road again!
Dear Monday, Right now the song flitting through my head is "Rainy Days and Mondays" by the Carpenters. I love Karen's voice! Rainy days and Mondays do not get me down though. I love rainy days, they're perfect for going puddle jumping. And Mondays...Monday's hold the promise of a busy full week ahead. Are you… Continue reading An open letter to Monday
