I just finished carrying what I hope is the last bit of extra special quilting necessities (translates to years of accumulated quilting stuff) upstairs to the new studio. Audrey is coming this weekend and her corner of the studio is all ready for her. The high shelves (put up last night) hold most of my [...] Read more »
What a Great Day!
Tom and I drove to Homer today (and back) about a 340 mile trip, to get things for the boat. Fishing season is almost here and he has been working on the boat daily. On the way there I saw the most beautiful drake in a pond, several moose, many eagles, a few run down [...] Read more »
What’s New?
I am writing again!! Ohhhh, I almost forgot how much I love it! 8 pages into a little project and I am on cloud nine What are you up to? I am going blog surfing to find out but you can tell me here too if you want! Read more »
Would you consider teaching?
Today I went to my local library, after posting notices at the grocery stores, library bulletin board and on my local online newspaper, to teach anyone who showed up the basics of a sewing machine – for free. I’ve given lectures about quilting before and was surprised at how many of the attendees had never [...] Read more »
Imaginary Friends
I just about peed my pants when I saw this! I need some imaginary friends – doesn’t everyone? Friend Feed is the “new” place to be, and if I can create imaginary friends there, well, why write another novel? I find some interesting stuff on this internet – and I *love* the stuff that makes [...] Read more »
Book Giveaway for Easy Applique Blocks
My pal Kay Mackenzie asked if I would like to be included in her internet Book Tour and I jumped at the chance! What is so cool about going to Quilt Market and meeting other designers and authors is learning that they are just nice quilters, like every other quilter Kay sent me a peek [...] Read more »
Machine Quilting – How to Stitch in the Ditch
Here they are! I went with the two-part format because I felt that there was just too much information that I had to cut in order to meet the 10 minute limit for YouTube (not criticizing, just explaining) so: Part One – - -[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QiJllrOdrZ4&hl=en&fs=1&rel=0] I would love to know what you think!! So far I [...] Read more »
Great Stash Quilt and Tutorial
I want to make this quilt! Made by Liz Harvatine, she calls it “Confetti” and I *love* it! Here’s her tutorial, which I found very understandable and I have TONS of scraps. This is right up my alley! Thank you Liz for my next project Today I am putting the sashing on my funky, fuzzy [...] Read more »
My Super Sunday
Granny’s Closet, Jodi, Judy W, Desertsky & Garnet Rose, I *did* go out for a wonderful walk yesterday, after everyone’s urging and it was GREAT! I walked on the beach in the salt water, listening to it splash onshore (bundled up in my parka and ExtraTuffs!) Still, the sun was out and it was great! [...] Read more »
