I am destashing sample quilts that are featured in my book, Patriotic Modern Quilts. The book is available on Amazon.com and includes full patterns for quilts and other items. Although I love these sample quilts, I need to make room for new work in my studio storage area. This is part of my ongoing destash …
Someday…..we or our families will have to dispose of our stash–notions, fabric, machines, art supplies, etc. No one likes to contemplate that day, and we know it is inevitable. Make a Plan Now…. Here are a few thoughts –I suggest you make a written plan and put it where family and friends can find it …
I am scheduled to teach IN PERSON at SewJourn East. This is a multi day inperson retreat and the only time I am scheduled to teach in person in 2023. I will teach Parisian Curves Upscale–with an AfroModern touch! SewJourn East June 13-16, 2023 (Tuesday – Friday) $1225 Registration includes 3 nights, double occupancy; Welcome …
Now that many of us are traveling to attend in-person workshops and retreats and Sew Days with our Quilt Buddies, an inexpensive and lightweight sewing machine is a must-have! We definitely do NOT want to transport our expensive sewing machines–there is too much risk of accidentally dropping it when we lug it in and out …
We now have a free and (relatively) easy way to document our quilts. Our work does NOT need to be lost in history. The Quilt Index is an amazing digital archive of quilts that is free and open to everyone. Here’s an overview from their site. The Quilt Index is an open access, digital repository …
UPDATE–MARCH 22, 2023 As the launch day approached, I realized that I did not want to make 100 of…well, anything! It wasn’t for lack of ideas or inspiration. What I realized is that I wanted to organize my life to devote hours of most days actually making significant pieces of work. I want to spend …
The Big Day is finally HERE! My Episode #3203 on The Quilt Show with Alex Anderson has launched. I think I hear a Marching Band!! And best of all, you can watch my conversation with Alex Anderson for free by signing up for a Free 7 Day Trial Membership — Click Here! Did you know …
When I have a large top to be quilted, I turn to a longarmer. It is not in my plan to ever purchase a long arm machine (space & budget preclude it). Nor do I have the interest in getting ‘good’ at this part of quiltmaking. Instead, I have several people that I work with …
I signed up for a virtual quilt challenge call Exquisite Quilt #4. It is run by the very talented Abigail Vargas. Click here for more info about this project. Signups are closed for this round but hopefully she will open up #5 this fall. The Challenge We were instructed to make 9-1/2″ blocks using a …
Traditional blocks can be made very modern with a few modern quilt design techniques and a bit of imagination! I love making modern quilts by starting with a traditional block. Starting in 2023, I will be offering a series of workshops that will guide you in the techniques that can help you transform that traditional …
