Exactly one year ago, I wrote a post about my fear of being on camera for Quilting Arts TV. 365 days later, I again am composing my final blog post before I jump in a plane headed East to Cleveland, to film another 2 episodes of Quilting Arts TV! This year, I am not so… Continue Reading
Yup, I started this Tuesday morning, and I was taking pictures Wednesday at 6 pm! (OK, I’ve still got to add the label and hand stitch the bottom of the rod pocket) I’m happy, it looks about like what I imagined it. I hemmed and hawed for about 10-15 minutes over sashing, no sashing, but… Continue Reading
Well, I’ve finally begun work on a quilt that’s been percolating in my mind for like 2 years now! I love my botanical sketches and have wanted to make a larger quilt made of them. I actually had some blocks that were the reverse of some pillows I made back in May, and was planning on turning… Continue Reading
I made a few pillows this weekend, inspired by some cute buttons. I developed some new botanical sketches from the flowers on them: and came up with new color combos inspired by them as well. These are in an ever growing pile of things to pack for Cleveland. Even with all the stuff I’ve… Continue Reading
I’ve got a lot to do, and not a lot of time to do it! I thought I’d share some fabric in need of ironing with you…anybody want to come iron? 😉 Continue Reading
August Goals Well, with the boys back to school, I’ve now got a bit more free time to work on this list. I also have this feeling of impending doooooooom. So much to do, and of course, I too have to start teaching right after Labor day and I’ve not really even started thinking about… Continue Reading
Liam was gone for two weeks at music camp right before school started, we got to see him play 3 times, he played a solo in the student recital: and two band concerts too: He had not one, but two great teachers who are really happy with his playing and were very encouraging. They put on… Continue Reading
Late last week my calendar reminded me: I was scheduled to be a featured artist at a local church here in Redlands. Yikes, it had kinda slipped off the radar! I’ve got a big display cabinet, thankfully locked, to fill with all sorts of 3-d pieces: Of course, it was incredible hard to get good… Continue Reading