Marcus, quilt desgin, quilt shop, quilt shows, quilting

Going into the City

It's been mentioned that quilts & quilters are taking over New York City this weekend.  We have a trifecta of quilting events: Empire Quilters Guild Urban Inspirations Show The Red & White Quilt Exhibit at the Park Ave. Armory Folk Art Museum: Masterworks & Super Stars @ Lincoln Center Branch (Lincoln Center Branch is hosting… Continue reading Going into the City

articles, learning, quilting

The Quilt Life April 2011

I'm a charter subscriber to The Quilt Life and my 2nd "Be Our Guest" piece is in the April 2011 issue. The first time around I talked about mini-groups and why I love mine.  Mini-groups are hugely helpful. This time I talk about finding your own quilterly voice.  If you subscribe to The Quilt Life… Continue reading The Quilt Life April 2011

articles, quilting

The Quilt Life

Every once in a while the quilting stitches line up and opportunity happens and making the most of it is delightfully essential.  The first issue of The Quilt Life was published in April by the American Quilt Society.  As this new venture was promoted on The Quilt Show I hesitated to subscribe for a variety… Continue reading The Quilt Life

Aurifil, quilt desgin, quilt shows, Superior Threads

Robert Kaufman’s Radiance and Hobbs Tuscany Silk

When I returned from Lancaster I blogged about Robert Kaufman's Radiance line a 55% cotton, 45% silk blend.  It's yummy.  Oh, it's really yummy fabric. I mentioned too that I purchased Hobbs Tuscany Collection Silk Batting to use with this and "Moon Over Manhattan". On Sunday I had the opportunity to play with these two… Continue reading Robert Kaufman’s Radiance and Hobbs Tuscany Silk

quilt shows, quilting, Superior Threads

Lancaster Trip

The trip to Lancaster was just a blast.  Cathy & I had great traveling weather straight to Ladyfingers Sewing in Oley, PA.  A terrific shop owned by Gail Kessler of Andover Fabrics.  Gail & her staff are sweet and quite helpful!  After knowing Gail on facebook for quite a while I enjoyed meeting her in… Continue reading Lancaster Trip