I've been quilting since 1991. You would think by now that I know all there is to know about quilting, and there doesn't seem to be any reason I would need to take a class. Am I right? Not exactly. So, why do I...
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The Life of a Perfectly Imperfect Quilter
New Year, New “Word of the Year”
A “word of the year” can be a helpful way to focus on measurable change throughout a longer period of time. The word of the year can be any word that brings to mind an important idea or feeling that we want to use to get through the year with a compass that will steer us toward the changes we are trying to make.
Finding Balance
How do quilters find balance in the “new normal”?
Sew Along (part deux)
Why join a Sew Along?
Those Daunting Pre-Cuts
What can I do with all these bundles?
Nostalgia and a Christmas Quilt
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...
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...
Quilt Judge-One Person’s Opinion? Yes and No.
Why should you take your quilts to be judged by a professional?