A way back when, that moment I invented quilting the full expectation of the breadth and scope of quilting, in all its various forms and functions I saw in full clarity. Inventing quilting was pretty hard work, well worth the effort I'd say. Watching quilters and quilt making take this delightful turn from utilitarian blankets… Continue reading Inventing quilting
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Stitchy Freedom
I'm a regular reader of Seth Godin's blog. Seth offers daily, pithy words of wisdom. (I frequently want to print and post them to the wall in my sewing room) This post talks about the fear of freedom. The following is from his post: What will you do next? What can you learn tomorrow? ... Are questions… Continue reading Stitchy Freedom
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Black and White challenge
Good morning! Happy Thanksgiving! There is a lovely black and white challenge all over facebook. I like photos for a lot of reasons. My dad was an Air Force photographer, his love of photography carried through the rest of his life. I've picked up a touch of his love for photography. One of my sisters… Continue reading Black and White challenge
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Swoon and Whole Cloth Challenge Update
Just 11 days ago I taught Let Your Foot Loose, be Fancy & Free at the City Quilter. It was a good day. The bonus was having Maria O. as a student. Maria is a fab quilter and teacher in her own right (she teaches at the City Quilter). Maria posted this photo on fb… Continue reading Swoon and Whole Cloth Challenge Update
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It’s Top Ten Friday
Books! Books! Books Dreaming from the Journal Page - Melanie Testa - "What is this obsession with finishing?" is my fave Melly line ever and no it's not in the book The Lord of the Ring Trilogy - J. R. R. Tolkein The Chronicles of Narnia - C. S. Lewis Science Fiction by Isaac Asimov… Continue reading It’s Top Ten Friday
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Having fun!
One of the things I get to do as a BERNINA Ambassador is blog and give quilting/sewing tips. Here's the most recent tip on We All Sew. Somehow I have manage to not hit a pin while stitching. I've heard stories and Jo Leichte shares one of her own. Once I saw where a little… Continue reading Having fun!
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top 10
I've seen a few top 10 things lately that I've liked and thought hey I'll add my own Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum - I love how the quilt world has rallied round this museum to keep it open New England Quilt Museum - I've visited this museum as it's on my way to visit family… Continue reading top 10
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10 things I love about quilting
the people they are way cool and this person Gayle Schliemann always makes me smile She has a cool bit on We All Sew this week I just love Radiance. I love the blend of cotton and silk working together to bring best of each to the quilting party. Notions - notions make… Continue reading 10 things I love about quilting
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Pondering: inspiration
in·spi·ra·tion - [in-spuh-rey-shuhn] noun 1. an inspiring or animating action or influence: I cannot write poetry without inspiration. 2. something inspired, as an idea. 3. a result of inspired activity. 4. a thing or person that inspires. 5. Theology . a. a divine influence directly and immediately exerted upon the mind or soul. b. the… Continue reading Pondering: inspiration
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it’s hard being quiet sometimes
but it's also kind of fun because the silence indicates 1) work 2) thinking about work 3) gratitude for work 4) I'm working 5) I need to work on quilts 6) I'll get to share some fun stuff with you very soon!!!! 7) I like to quilt 8) I get virtual hives when I don't… Continue reading it’s hard being quiet sometimes
