Blogging and more
Good Morning, Quilters! It’s no surprise I love Valentine’s Day. Bright colors, lots of treats, and flowers – what more could you need?? Well this Valentine’s Day, I’ve uncovered the history behind something I’ve always wondered about – why we use XOXO for kisses and hugs! The truth goes further back in time than I…
Sewing and more
Good Morning, Quilters! Halloween is just around the corner–but there’s still time to make ourselves a sewing treat! Try the Pumpkin Pin Cushion HERE (photo above) Or make the long Pin Pillow–handy when you pre-thread several needles. The extra-long shape prevents the tails from tangling! Read about it HERE and find a tutorial HERE…
Machine Quilting and more
Good Morning, Quilters! I have a lot of pin cushions….Do YOU? There’s one by each sewing machine, one on my cutting table, an upstairs pin cushion, a downstairs pin cushion, one for needles, one for silk pins…. MY NEW ZIRKEL I can always use another pin cushion. So when I saw this Zirkel red magnetic…
DIY and more
Good Morning, Quilters! My grandson is about to move from his crib to a “Big Bed” and a new bedroom. The perfect excuse for me to pull out some fun fabrics and make a bunting to decorate his new digs. I happened to have the perfect ruler for the job…(I have the perfect ruler for almost every…
About and more
Good Morning, Quilters! Once again, I would like to thank all of you who have ordered autographed books from my Etsy shop: The Inbox Jaunt Shop HERE or from Amazon Free Motion Machine Quilting 1-2-3 HERE Or from YOUR Local Quilt Shop! It’s already a bestseller on Amazon and it won’t be released until March…
Organization and more
Good Morning, Quilters! Last year, my friend Kimberley Einmo asked me to send her photos of my sewing room for a guild lecture she was preparing. After much cleaning, I sent her a few sanitized photos like this: (See more HERE) I felt a little dishonest, because this serene setting was staged… The rest of…
Organization and more
Good Morning, Quilters! I have been an errant blogger of late, but I haven’t forgotten about YOU! I have been busy celebrating Christmas and the New Year with family and taking some quiet time to think, plan and organize. I love the early days of a new year when everything is a blank slate–including…
DIY and more
Good Morning, Quilters, Crafters and Autumn-Lovers! Several weeks ago, at a family party, we made more than 30 velvet pumpkins. By putting our heads together, we tried several methods to refine our process. I think you are going to love these gorgeous table decorations. They pair well with quilts, make great gifts and are fun…
