As a quilter I know it's important to listen to the needs of the quilts as I'm working piecing and quilting them. It takes time to learn how to listen and trust that the quilt is giving us good information. Reality is it's learning and informing our brains to know what works and what doesn't,… Continue reading Go With the Flow
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Journey
Waking up at 4 a.m. because my face hurts from this silly summer cold I have is ridiculous. And I knew it was time to get up because my mind was thinking about the things I need to do. I have a book review to do for Generation Q Magazine that needs photographs to demo… Continue reading Journey
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Giving consideration to organization
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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Road to California, an epiphany and snow
Oh boy do I love teaching. I love traveling. I love seeing quilters become much more confident in their quilting. Today (Sunday) in class, I admitted something. It's a little something difficult to admit as a quilter, as a woman. You know that whole womanly, female stuff. I'm confident as a quilter. I get this.… Continue reading Road to California, an epiphany and snow
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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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Choosing Quilt Motifs – Part 4.21
Moon Over Manhattan This quilt has an alternate title "Little Miss Sassy Pants" for she was sassy (sass-eh) indeed! The original color of "Moon" was drum roll please lime green. This still makes me giggle. What makes me giggle a wee bit louder: I submitted this to Quilt National. I know that my very dear… Continue reading Choosing Quilt Motifs – Part 4.21
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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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An open letter to @play
Dear @play,Enjoy your journey to Portland for a visit to the Pacific Northwest Quilt Festival. Portland is a great city (home of some amazing architecture, donuts, views and PEOPLE) and I think you'll enjoy it. From conception (thanks AEF) to finishing the binding the 2nd time Thursday morning at 2:43 AM you have been so… Continue reading An open letter to @play
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Twice today
As I mentioned I'm headed to Des Moines for AQS Quilt Week October 2 - 5. Teaching is one of my favorite things to do. I know I mention that a lot but have I ever told you why I love to teach and share? In the 5/6 years I've been blogging I'm sure I've… Continue reading Twice today
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AQS Knoxville, the next chapter
Have I ever shared with you that I love Superior Silk? I think I may have once or twice. If I'd had more room in my luggage there would have been more but alas I had no more. The thread and some silk batting by Hobbs, yep that would have come home too..oooh I really… Continue reading AQS Knoxville, the next chapter
