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,...

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...

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...

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...

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