Five By Five Variations Workshop Registration is now open for my newest workshop. This pattern offers an infinite number of quilt layouts using any combination of the blocks! I have created 5 modern quilt blocks that measure 10″ square [finished size]. I will show you how to piece each block and in the workshop, I …
Why am I pressing this batting? And why does it seem to be in two pieces? We all have odd sized pieces of batting scraps and the question is what to do with them? Some quilters think that you can only use them to stuff pillows or make pet bed filling. Well, not so! …
It is really important to document ourselves as makers of the wonderful quilts and other gifts that we make for family and friends. I like to make simple labels with the monogram function on my Janome 9450 QCP. I try to always add a label when I am giving quilts to friends and family. It’s …
This is sooooo exciting! Dr. Carolyn Mazloomi has been awarded a USA Artists Fellowship. Carolyn Mazloomi is one of 60 artists so honored. Visit her website HERE. Carolyn has been a mentor and friend for many, many years. It is so exciting to see her receive such a prestigious award as a recognition of all …
There are many many great ways to bind your quilt. And, each technique has a ‘best use’. For example, when I’m making a quilt for charity, I will sometimes sew the entire binding (front and back) by machine. It’s quick and neat and sturdy. My guild gives most of the quilts to a residential group …
I’ve been busy working on lots of exciting new classes–and I’ll continue offering my most popular current classes like Stash Jazz as well. Here are some of my upcoming events — Newsletter subscribers will find out about these events first so be sure to sign up. **NEW Workshop – Five by Five. This is a …
I confess–I love to procrastinate while I’m procrastinating. I mean, I find all kinds of satisfying things to do instead of the THING I should be doing. There are lots of theories about why we have a habit of procrastination. You can Google them if you want to procrastinate…LOL!! I just know that I make …
I am proud to be one of the Sponsors of the 2021 Color Challenge organized by Jen Shaffer of Patterns by Jen. For 2021, Jen has created a wonderful set of blocks that you can use with many different types of fabrics. Blocks are available for free during the month. After the month has passed, …
Well, I’m writing this as my last post in the 31 Days Of Blog Writing Challenge! By the way, I invite you check out the wonderful posts by other bloggers taking this challenge. I’m sure you’ll find lots of new information and fun conversations. Here are my reflections….what I noticed and learned along the …
Today’s prompt is “First 2021 Project”. For me, it’s a project this is full of FIRSTS. First, it’s a Mystery Quilt!! In August 2020, I signed up for the Parallel Universe Mystery Quilt hosted by my extremely talented colleagues Ebony Love, Gyleen Fitzgerald and Latifah Saafir. This is a project of Firsts for me! …
