Something about this time of year makes me incredibly nostalgic. I was blessed to grow up in a family with their roots on the family farm. When the holidays came around, my grandparent's home was filled with the...
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The Life of a Perfectly Imperfect Quilter
Quilts and a Cozy Home
Have you ever noticed that when the days grow shorter, the nights grow darker, and the temperatures start to drop the time just seems ripe for quilting? After all, who wants to hold a queen-sized quilt on their lap in...
New to You…Old Sewing Machines
Mahalia, my new to me Black, Longbed 301A born in the early 1950's To me, there is something incredibly romantic about a beautiful old sewing machine. When I look at them, I usually see a few minor dings here and...
Confession From a Block Exchange Junkie
I have a problem. Well, to be honest, I have lots of problems, but this isn't that type of blog 🙂 The problem I am here to talk about today is my addiction to block exchanges. I can't help myself. Everywhere I look, I...
Quilt Judge-One Person’s Opinion? Yes and No.
Why should you take your quilts to be judged by a professional?
Traveling with a Quilter
Travelling with a quilter can be a trial for some spouses, but here is advice on how to get him/her to stop!
Quilt Nebraska 2019
Orange Peel Sample for my class. Recently I had the privilege of teaching, lecturing, and taking a class at Quilt Nebraska 2019 in Seward, NE. For those that don't have any idea what Quilt NE is, it is the annual state...
Travels with Sandi
Bear Lake, Utah near Garden City. Sewing with Sandi is fun, but travels with Sandi is fun,too! What is more enjoyable than taking a trip vicariously through someone else, and seeing how they spend their money? I love...
Quilt Retreats Inspire
One Block Wonders are Back! My "big" Quilt Retreat has come and gone for another year. I put it in quotes because I do go to other retreats occasionally. None of them are as big or have the magnitude of this very...