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 …
I am thrilled to announce three small group intensive virtual workshops are now open for registration! Registration will be limited to 12 to 18 students in each workshop. This will allow plenty of time for in-depth discussion and coaching. Registration opened for Newsletter subscribers on January 2, 2023 and then to the general public …
It is always fun to try something new! In this post, I describe using words for design inspiration AND cutting without rulers. This month, I taught a live workshop in the Modern Improv Quilt Academy where we used poetry as an inspiration for creating our designs. I was really blown away by the creativity that …
I am on a path to being a more eco-conscious quilter/maker. It is a journey…not a destination (to use that old saying…). As most of you know, I live near Sarasota FL, and we were in the path of Hurricane Ian. So last week, I went through the house taking photos in case we …
You may be wondering what I am up to these days. Well, the last months of 2022 and all of 2023 will be exciting times for me! I will be offering many ways to learn with me live and virtually. Here are some of the classes that I will be offering. LIVE ZOOM CLASSES …
