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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BERNINA University – a fun moment
So I'm walking down the hall and this gal's cape catches my attention. Yes she had her Super Hero #86 Foot, The Ruffler cape on! I love it. Marga of Merrily we Sew Along made this cape. She's got big plans to add Wonder Woman cuffs and she already has the logo - one of… Continue reading BERNINA University – a fun moment
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You’re exactly where you’re supposed to be
I know, I know the grammar on that title is pretty awful. At some point in any class I will lean in close to several students and whisper this to them. And yes in a rather noisy room I will whisper or lower my voice enough that the quilter must pay attention to what I'm… Continue reading You’re exactly where you’re supposed to be
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It’s all about the quilts
I spent a good bit of yesterday designing quilts in EQ6. These are quilts that I'll be able to show right around Spring Quilt Market. I know, I know, it feels like I'm teasing. I'm not. I'll share it when I can. I did (re)learn something about working on the block yesterday: tweaking the settings… Continue reading It’s all about the quilts
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Choosing quilting motifs: Sampler Style
Serendipity the Third Time Around You may wonder how I moved so quickly from Serendipity to Serendipity the Third Time Around. Wonder no more! There is a Serendipity as Well and I'll talk about that quilt another day. Well, no I think I'll talk about them both now. Notes: both tops are silk: two different… Continue reading Choosing quilting motifs: Sampler Style
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Last night on the way home I was thinking about quilting
I think. A lot. Sometimes that thinking will lead me down paths of thinking I need to give up what I'm doing. (I won't I promise, I can't) This thinking wasn't that. In a couple of weeks I'll have some exciting news to share. I'm excited. Really excited. This news and a conversation with a… Continue reading Last night on the way home I was thinking about quilting
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memory on 2 levels
The pipe is long gone but the pipe holder remains. Grampa smoked a pipe and there are certain cherry/vanilla scents that bring back such a pleasant memory that I'm back in the apartment with Gramma & Grampa. I can see Grampa having his tea in the saucer so he could drink it and have a… Continue reading memory on 2 levels
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BERNINA Ambassador Reunion
Have you ever been so excited for months about an event you were going to attend? Excited and a bit freaked out? Well this week was it for me. Excited and a bit freaked out described it perfectly. Earlier in the fall BERNINA invited their Ambassadors to attend a Reunion: a time of sharing, opportunities… Continue reading BERNINA Ambassador Reunion
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A wee bit of Aurifil and Finding your way around
Several months ago Donna from Follow That Thread sent me a spool of Aurifil Lino (linen). Donna has a bit of a sense of humor and drew a smilie face on the wooden spool. That wooden spool will be a keepsake forever. All it needs is a little red pompon and voila! a clown like… Continue reading A wee bit of Aurifil and Finding your way around
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Choosing thread
One of the Friars used to say, "Blessed are the Surprise-able for they shall be surprised". As quilters I think we're among the surprise-able when we work on our quilts no matter how much we plan there is always a level of surprise when the quilt is complete. There is always something that happens along… Continue reading Choosing thread
