well I guess I never decided on a 2016 word, or just kept the one from 2015: Journey. Something about keeping the same word seems full of continuity however, I've been looking for my word all year, not really finding it. In a sense I've felt a little lost somewhat like Sam and Frodo trying to… Continue reading 2017 Word of the Year
Category: Superior Threads
Happy Hour
But before I get to the happy hour bit. I did a bit of a tidy up in my sewing room yesterday. Oh my goodness was I ever over due for that! A while back someone gave me thread stands for both Superior and Aurifil. These very useful stands were sitting in the middle of… Continue reading Happy Hour
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Warwick Valley Quilters’ Guild
Tuesday 2/16 was a great day to be quilt teacher, I spent the day with the Warwick Valley Quilter's Guild. The day started out with some kind of icky weather, however it was warm enough to go. I had to stop to get air in one of the tires, it's always a little disconcerting… Continue reading Warwick Valley Quilters’ Guild
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Restorative Quilting
I haven't had much time to quilt lately. I will admit to being a wee bit cranky as a direct result. I wanted to finish this piece a while ago however, time just is taken up with the "must do this" list that quilting is set aside. The studio whispers my name as I walk… Continue reading Restorative Quilting
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Standing is Optional
Before I get into the nitty gritty of today's post. Let's have us some winners: Winner #1 Comment 2 - Sharon Winner #2 Comment 10 - eclecticnatureoflife Congratulations! I'll email you privately and get the ball rolling to get one of the Quilters Select battings to you. My love for thread drove me to get… Continue reading Standing is Optional
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She has a name!
Jeannie it is! We've had some fun stitching this weekend. This is the back. Yes, it is Dupioni Silk. Yes, that is some seriously tiny stitching. On the top I'm using Superior Tiara 50 wt, variegated silk thread. In the bobbin it's Superior Kimono 100 wt silk. I love quilting. I love teaching too, so… Continue reading She has a name!
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Overwhelmed
Okay, I'm totally taking a conversation with the comments to heart and brain and in quilt-teacher fashion addressing the larger group of students as the information is pertinent to all. Where do I begin? How do I decide what motifs to use? How do I choose what weight and color thread? What batting do I… Continue reading Overwhelmed
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Decided to go ahead and do it!
I don't remember if I ever showed the full piece. A little taupe Radiance, a little silk batting, a little Superior Tiara Silk. Oh my. Have you seen this gorgeous variegated 50 weight silk thread? When they have the Tiara in the booth there will be a good chance that this little piece is in… Continue reading Decided to go ahead and do it!
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Getting ready for Road to California
I just ordered thread for my Road to California students. Looking out my window this afternoon makes me even more excited to hit the Road. Get it. Road. Hahaha! It'll be sunny and warm and brighter than NY City. Looking out my window there is snow. SNOW. Did you know that snow is a four… Continue reading Getting ready for Road to California
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Whole Cloth Challenge
Yesterday I finished the quilting on Moon Set, the name of my nearly completed whole cloth challenge quilt. Binding or facing will be completed, probably on the plane to Chicago later this week. The determining factor for binding or facing will be when I trim it down, the quilt will let me know… Continue reading Whole Cloth Challenge
