International Quilt Association

International Quilt Association   As you may have heard by now, the International Quilt Association has decided to disband.  IQA has preserved and advanced of the art of quilting internationally through many projects for over 40 years.  But now, Covid-19 has...

Updating Virtual Lectures

Updating Virtual Lectures   This week’s project is to update my last virtual lecture.  I’ve already converted my Studio 180 Design Lecture and Easy Color for Quilters to a virtual format, and this week I’m working on Secrets from the...

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>  ...

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,...

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