I watch CBS Sunday Morning whenever I remember, the news stories are well thought out, there's a bit of fun in the reporting and who doesn't love listening to Charles Osgood speak? This mornings Profile of Pharrell Williams caught my attention. Most of us know Pharrell's song Happy. the interview though, was spectacular. Pharrell is… Continue reading happiness
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Happy Wednesday
I still love the smilie face Donna from Follow That Thread gave me on the end of a thread spool! If you are in need of an Aurifil fix Donna is at MQX in Manchester NH this week and will be at the Northern Star show in May. YAY!!! Upcoming events: Monday May 12, 2… Continue reading Happy Wednesday
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Create Beauty
in your world. Quilt something today. Go on. you have quilting to do. What are you waiting for? Happy Quilting!
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An Interview With. . . Sue Reno!
Every once in a while the work of a quilter captures my attention in a way that speaks to my heart and head. Then I get to meet the quilter. Ah yes, there is a level of comfort in the conversation that is just well, very cool indeed. And this is how it is with… Continue reading An Interview With. . . Sue Reno!
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AQS Lancaster – a road trip
Y'all know me. I get excited and have to share this excitement with you. I'm excited to share my first blog post at Generation Q Magazine. I am glad to have that under my belt and can get on with the business of getting all the other things done. Like the 2nd blog post. So,… Continue reading AQS Lancaster – a road trip
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Choosing Quilting Motifs: Open Heart Style
@play, I shared the first part of her story here. And the second part of her story here. I mentioned that my friend AEF offered her support throughout the design and quilting process. Invaluable. Just simply invaluable. I did a bit more planning with this quilt, as you can see to the right I have… Continue reading Choosing Quilting Motifs: Open Heart Style
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Rules for quilting
I am working on new handouts for the Beginner Free Motion Machine Quilting class. I always include the Thread Reference Guide and Tension diagram from Superior. These are great guides and why try to reinvent the wheel? When I write the book I'll have to reinvent this...and I have an evil plan. Mwahahaha I added "quick… Continue reading Rules for quilting
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A good, old-fashioned book report
"a single thread" - Marie Bostwick I'm a weird-o, I prefer to read on a Kindle than hold a book in my hand. Okay, the weird-o part has never been a secret. Being able to change the background and highlight/underline passages without defacing a book is just priceless and a gift. So since this is… Continue reading A good, old-fashioned book report
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A gift, a challenge and me
A Gift My friend V, who occasionally comments on the blog here is a friend in person.We've spent time together, she's helped me in the quilting class she attended and invited me to a retreat at Mariandale in Ossining, NY. V came into the shop a while back and shared with me one of the… Continue reading A gift, a challenge and me
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A week with my sweetie
My sweetie has been on vacation this week so any time that I wasn't working the time was spent with him. Outside of quilting this is my very favorite thing in life to do. We spent time alone and with friends. Wednesday evening we went into the City to see "Old Hats" with David Shiner… Continue reading A week with my sweetie
