Prep work for a GenQ Test Drive: Over the next several issues I'm writing Test Drive for GenQ. This is one of my favorite features to write as I get to spend some time with my friends that I don't get to see as much as I'd like. You know how it goes...everyone has something going on… Continue reading Prep work
Category: Generation Q Magazine
Imagination
I asked a friend to pick a number between 1 & 68 (one comment on another post) to choose the winner of Christa's book. Commenter #56 - Sarah J, congratulations! you are the winner of a copy of Machine Quilting with Style. I'll email you shortly and we'll work out the details. The other night… Continue reading Imagination
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Generation Q Magazine
Jake Finch, Melissa Thompson Maher, Scott Hansen, Tracy Mooney, Bev Mabry, Debi Knight, Jamie Mueller, Melissa Kanovsky and me. Okay, let's not forget our printer. Not to mention the quilters who submit projects or write articles, and staff who have left their mark on who we are. Every two months this group of slightly snarky… Continue reading Generation Q Magazine
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Something about Autumn
I posted this on instagram commenting all quilters should have one in their off/studio. The fb comments were great. You might notice the Pistachio green right behind the machine. I am so happy with the Showstopper Purple and the Pistachio. Once things are more settled I'll get some pics. There is something about autumn, the… Continue reading Something about Autumn
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Accidentally Amusing
I had to laugh yesterday. I logged into NetworkedBlogs to check something, clicked one button and discovered several of my blogs never posted to facebook or twitter @terificreations, feeds. Yes, I need to check this more often. I've enjoyed the comments and thank you to those who do. So today I'm just going to say… Continue reading Accidentally Amusing
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still waters run deep and
I'll finally get my laptop back tomorrow. I'm attached to my laptop. I love having a laptop. I love having photos and pdf's and patterns and my book. Yes, my book is on that laptop that I get back tomorrow. Such a long time ago it seems that my laptop started acting up. Oh! It… Continue reading still waters run deep and
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A gift
Sometimes gifts come in fun and beautiful ways. Debby Brown, friend, quilter, quilting teacher and Handi Quilter Educator. Debby is a quilting bestie, offering encouragement, sage advice and good honest opinions when asked. A darned fined quilter, indeed. I do admire Debby. The other day Debby and I were chatting and she asked if the… Continue reading A gift
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GenQ February Sew-In for Days for Girls
As I reread this post to edit and clarify what I wanted to say I remembered this youtube video. It makes me laugh and it makes a point. Sometimes there is TMI, however in this case helping young women be comfortable discussing their menstrual cycle, making sure there's good information available and that this is… Continue reading GenQ February Sew-In for Days for Girls
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Giving consideration to organization
Several years ago I purchased this storage unit from Ikea. I love it. It's still my favorite piece of furniture in the sewing room. When I'm workin' it, it works well. After doing the major fabric purge it's not as empty as I'd like however there's still some more work to do. This morning the… Continue reading Giving consideration to organization
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My stash
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
