Why Do I Sew?
Question: Why do I sew? Answer A: Sewing is my superpower. Answer B: Quilting is my therapy. Answer C: I sew because punching people is frowned upon. It's just that simple. <grin>
Collecting Sewing Machines
Collecting Sewing Machines As quilters, we have many collections; fabric, thread, tools, rulers, notions. I myself have a collection of irons, bought at an estate sale. I will never be stuck without one when an old iron dies mid-pressing. <grin> ...
Adventures in Virtual Teaching
Adventures in Virtual Teaching As with many teachers in the quilting industry, I have done the pivot and started teaching virtually. Yes, it's been quite the adventure. As of January, 2020, my schedule for the year was pretty full. I had one or two...
Color of the Year
Color of the Year In 1963, Pantone created a tool which standardizes color, "allowing for the faithful selection, articulation and reproduction of consistent, accurate color anywhere in the world." Since then, Pantone has become the color expert, supporting...
Skyfall Block #17!
Skyfall Block of the Month #17: Here's a quick and easy variation of the Ohio Star, using the Tucker Trimmer 1. Rules for the BOM: One block will be featured from Skyfall each month between newsletter editions. The block will only be available for free...
The Great Ornament Challenge 2020
The Great Ornament Challenge 2020 I've had so much fun collaborating with my friends, Cindy Lohbeck and Tammy Silvers, on the Great Ornament Challenge 2020. All three of us are teaching a class on a different ornament, over the course of three weeks....
I Love My Design Wall!
I Love My Design Wall! After the December 5 post with my studio tour, I got a few requests for information on my design wall. I had bought the design wall at Classy American Design Walls, a vendor at the International Quilt Festival in Houston in...
Mother Nature and Jack Frost
Mother Nature and Jack Frost Here's a quickie post: Question: What do you do when a Noreaster blows through and you lose power for 26 hours? Answer: Hand work! I typically don't do hand applique or embroidery, so I sat down and sewed bindings. ...
First and Last Quilts
First and Last Quilts I've been quilting for 25 years, and sometimes it's good to take a look back and see my quilting progress over the years. Here's my very first quilt: This was a Block of the Month that some quilting friends were...
Studio Tour!
Sewing Studio Tour! Since my studio is not a total disaster right now, only just messy, I thought I'd give your a studio tour. I actually have gear and equipment all over the house: my vending equipment is in the garage, my teaching gear and equipment...
