Creativity and more
Good Morning, Quilters! Do YOU find quilt shows inspiring or intimidating? I confess to feeling a little of both at most quilt shows I attend. In the July, 2019 issue of American Quilter Magazine, there is a very interesting article by Kris Vierra, on Why Perfection is Overrated. Of course, I was immediately interested in…
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Good Morning, Quilters and Doodlers! Last week, I traveled for the first time to Houston for Quilt Market and when we arrived we realized we were in for a special treat–the Astros were playing in the World Series just a few steps from our hotel! The city was abuzz with Astro Fever and Quiltmania! …
Books and more
Good Morning, Quilters! Happy Friday! JOIN ME IN A HAPPY DANCE! Pop open the champagne! I just completed all the samples and all the writing for my second book of machine quilting motifs for Martingale Publications! Everything was mailed yesterday and I feel like celebrating! I’m not sure which I’m celebrating…the new book (with…
Creativity and more
Good Morning, Quilters! It’s taken me awhile, but I think I have found all of the fabric I had stashed throughout my house… It’s sorted and neatly folded in my fabulous new sewing room! Hurray!!! HOW LONG CAN THIS LAST? Unfortunately…. Not long! But I found this YouTube video by SewVeryEasy…on how to fold fabric. It’s Brilliant! (Wish…
Organization
Good Morning, Quilters! After a very busy September, my sewing room is a mess, my quilts and fabric are everywhere and I feel totally overwhelmed! Ever feel that way? I have just the cure— THE QUILT NOTEBOOK!!! We haven’t talked about The Quilt Notebook lately, but with just 90 days left in 2016–I’m turning to my…
Creativity
Good Morning, Quilters! I am fascinated by the creative process. I love to read about the inspiration behind a piece of art and the process of making art. Most creative people say they get inspiration everywhere. The ideas come to them whether they are gardening or going for a walk. I thought you would enjoy…
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Good Morning, Quilters! Let’s get right into it…. What’s YOUR opinion on quilt kits? I’m of two minds… Sometimes I think– Why re-invent the wheel? When you’re drawn to a quilt because it is perfect…why not just buy the kit? On the other hand, if someone has already made the perfect quilt (and created the…
Creativity
Happy Monday, Quilters! On Friday, I promised you I would stay focused on my Big Three–the three quilts that are most important to me–and I have been good pretty good…but when an idea hits… As you know, I’ve been playing with thread lately…Over the weekend, I decided to experiment with fabric, too! I have a box…
Creativity and more
Good Morning, Quilters! Did you ever find yourself lost in your sewing room? I mean literally lost? Every so often, my sewing room gets to such a state of entropy that there’s just no other choice, but to stop and clean… (Though I admit sometimes it’s just a form of procrastination…)As I began sorting and…
Creativity
It is impossible to explain creativity. It’s like asking a bird ‘How do you fly?’ You just do! —Eric Dickey (I think it has more to do with stick-to-itiveness!) What do YOU think? For more on Creativity, I recommend: Seven Habits of Highly Creative People Lori PS…Experimenting and making samples with Sulky and Aurifil threads…
