I love seeing the #honestcraftroom on Instagram–it definitely helps to know that most of us don’t work in professionally decorated studio sets. Of course, a woman can always dream about a 400 square foot space with long design walls and built in overhead LED lights….and an assistant to do the pressing and cleaning up. Sigh…….. […]
I’ve decided to take part in the 31 Day Blog Post Writing Challenge for December 2020. So, each day, I will use the prompts list…or my variation on that prompt–to write a blog post. I want to keep this blog series fun and interesting for both you and me. So, here are my commitments to
An Introduction to Me Read More »
I’ve been remiss in blog posting for the past few months. I have lots of excuses….that’s all irrelevant. The good news is that I’m back on schedule and I have lots of interesting news to report! I also have some brand new versions of some of my favorite quilts to share. New Website Design I’m
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I love the look of machine quilting on modern quilts. I wanted to use my walking foot but still go beyond simple or even complex lines to create unique quilting lines and shapes in my modern quilts. I wanted to break away from repeating the same shapes over and over. I did not want to
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I had a great time teaching at Mountain QuiltFest in Pigeon Forge Tennessee this month. I taught five modern quilt classes and gave a lecture, “What Makes a Modern Quilt?”. Several of the classes used patterns from my book, Madly Modern Quilts . The Fibonacci pattern and the X block pattern can be purchased here.
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Hello Everyone, I am excited to share some great news with you. A lot of good stuff is happening in my quilt life these days and I’m celebrating. In fact, be sure to read to the bottom of this post to find out about a GiveAway!! I WON AN AWARD! My quilt, MidCentury Modern: Black
Upcoming Classes, A Prize, A GiveAway and More! Read More »
I’m traveling to the Midwest to teach at the 2019 Minnesota Quilters Conference. Traditional, contemporary and modern quilters who attend my workshops say that they have loads of fun making these projects. My workshops are a ‘no judgement/stress-free zone’. You’ll walk away with a solid start on your project and confidence to quickly complete it
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Yesterday was a busy day on Instagram. And although I signed off for the holidays, I will have to do one more post. The Modern Quilt Guild sent out the decision emails for QuiltCon 2019. I am quietly celebrating three acceptances. MidCentury Modern Curve #1 was accepted and exhibited at the MQG Showcase at the
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I am thrilled to announce that I will be teaching two quilt workshops at the 2019 North Carolina Quilt Symposium on May 2-5, 2019. I’m super excited to be in such wonderful company with some of the best quilters around! My Quilt Workshops I’ve created a short video about both workshops with tips for choosing
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I am excited to announce that I will be teaching at AQS QuiltWeek in Daytona FL held February 27–March 2, 2019. AQS Members registration start Oc. 23, 2018 and registration for the general public starts Nov. 7, 2018 Click HERE for registration information. My AQS QuiltWeek Workshops Traditional, contemporary and modern quilters who
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