Getting Prepped for Gift Making!

Oh my goodness, there’s so much going on behind the scenes right now! My online shop is JUST about ready to go, Mary and I have been hard at work on it!

I’m also taking part in a completely new kind of online class – The Fiber Art Connection!

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I’ve joined with a group of really talented fiber artists to offer a series of one week classes, all tied together in an interactive way. I’ll be offering a class on free motion quilting called “Free Motion Quilting: Themes & Variations”.

Whether you’re just starting Free Motion Quilting, or looking to up your FMQ game, this class is filled with helpful hints for YOU!

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In this class, I’ll cover all the basics of getting your domestic sewing machine and work area set up for free motion quilting. Then each day I’ll introduce a new FMQ pattern motif, and then give your exercises and examples of how to expand upon that motif. Because it helps to have a record of your FMQ motifs in one place, rather than a huge pile of practice sandwiches jammed in a big plastic bin, I’ll be teaching you how to make a FMQ sampler book that will help you keep track of future FMQ inspiration in a controlled manner!

Registration starts soon, but the classes start in January, stay tuned for more info!

Quilting Daily has re-published my little article on how to stay organized when making multiple gifts.

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Although I’m not making convertible totes like I used in the article illustrations, I’m doing something similar right now with some Zip and Gos, as I’ve got a show next weekend!

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If you’re looking to start making gifts for the upcoming holidays, these hints may be helpful!

And speaking of gifts, my E-book Create Handmade Gifts for All is on sale right now!

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It’s got 18 patterns of my patterns, many of which would make an awesome gift for someone! Check them out!

Phew! That’s it for no!