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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Let the Travel begin
While I was at Road I stopped by The Quilt Show booth. Mary Kay took a 10 Questions With video on her phone. It was fun to do. I fly out early this afternoon from California time and get home late tonight. I've done a little writing, a little blogging and had some fun with friends.… Continue reading Let the Travel begin
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Road to California Day 1
So tonight (as I'm writing this) I got so excited that I dropped my backpack and purse right where I stood and hugged him! OMG I am that excited. I have wanted to meet Keith Dommer for a very long time. And I did. Keith, his mom and sister will all be together in class… Continue reading Road to California Day 1
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Video edited!
A way back, oh so long ago Lisa Calle and I met at Olde City Quilts to shoot some video. Lisa had some troubles by way of not finding the cord that connects her camera to the computer so there was a "failure to communicate". A new cord obtained, and some time at the computer… Continue reading Video edited!
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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
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Going to the Train Show Today
This morning I'm heading over to the train show with some family. It'll be the first time in a couple of years that I've been able to go. I love this show...not so much for the trains but for the incredible work that goes into creating these buildings and vignettes. And the flora in the… Continue reading Going to the Train Show Today
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Go Mini or Go Home a couple of helpful hints
Happy Monday! I can hardly believe that Road to California is right around the corner. I'm so very excited to be teaching and attending this show. A few students have asked questions about the color run and how many strips to cut. These are the two gradations (color run) packs that I used from Cherrywood… Continue reading Go Mini or Go Home a couple of helpful hints
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Happiest of Friday’s
*Note I started writing this early Friday morning and had the realization, "OhMiGosh I have to get to work" and made a mad dash to actually do that! Yes, I made it on time. No I did not finish this blog post. Surprise. The day was as busy as a bee hive. With NY City… Continue reading Happiest of Friday’s
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Resonating
I've just really started reading The Little Spark 30 Ways to Ignite You're Creativity by Carrie Bloomston published by C&T. I wrote a review on the Generation Q website that you can read here. Reading to write a review and reading to absorb are different. Reading to write a review is rushed and hurried. Reading to absorb… Continue reading Resonating
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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
