I meet Wilma at the AQS show this spring in Paducah. She took my class Emerging Leaves and her is her fabulous version of it. She was at the Dallas TX quilt guild meeting this Thursday and brought in her finished project. By the way her husband Floyd will have a quilt in the IQF…
Nancy Zieman
I adore Nancy Zieman. She is the nicest and one of the smartest mentors I have ever had. I am so sad that this is happening to her. We are sad to have to share this personal note from Nancy Zieman. Wisconsin Public Television and Quilt Expo share our thoughts and support with Nancy, her…
Fabric to Dye For
My book on fabric dyeing is now back in print! Yipee It has been out of print for several years, but I now have many copies for your dyeing fun. Don’t miss out on this very easy and fun book. It will help you to create a flood of color to enliven your quilting projects.…
Soda Ash
Well here it is almost the end of the summer. It sure did go fast, didn’t it? Every year towards the end of the summer I try to remember to buy a few things that will be gone once the cool weather arrives. Soda Ash or Sodium Carbonate and pool noodles. I use the Sodium…
Mary Oliver: The Artist’s Task
This is a wonderful article on creativity. I hope your follow the link to read the whole piece. Mary Oliver: The Artist’s Task It is a silver morning like any other. I am at my desk. Then the phone rings, or someone raps at the door. I am deep in the machinery of my wits. Reluctantly…
Crossing Oceans
I was privileged to be asked to participate in an exhibit called, Crossing Oceans textile artist. This was a fabulous show that was put together by quilter Jane Rollanson and traveled for several years around Europe. You can visit the Facebook page that shows you all the artist that participated in this exhibit as well…
Des Moines IA AQS show registration for classes – OPEN
Registration is now open for classes in Des Moines IA at the AQS quilt show October 4–7, 2017. I will be teaching a BUNCH of different classes, please check it out, maybe you want to sign up for one! SunDANCE a fused wall quilt. In this class we use my brilliant pre-fused hand dyed fabrics…
Norris Cultural Arts Center
There is an exhibit by members of PAQA this month at the Norris Cultural Arts Center, in St Charles IL of art quilts. There are two different collections. Well worth a visit if you live in the area. One of my quilts is included in the exhibit. This quilt is created using my freezer paper…
2 days left on 4th of July SALE
Picnics, barbecue and family fun are all the things we like to do on the 4th of JULY. And of course a little fireworks!! Why not a little creating as well? For the week of July 2- 9 I am kicking up my heels and giving you a whopping 17% off all products. There’s a little…
DAFFODILS
I just got my copy of Machine Quilting Unlimited. I was pleasantly reminded that I had been asked if they could publish a picture of one of my favorite quilts – Daffodils – “Springs Greetings”. This quilt was inspired by the gorgeous yellow Daffodils that bloom in my garden beds in the early spring. This…
The beginnings
I came across this photo while looking through some old files. This is me and my MeMaw in 1977 pinning a quilt top on the floor. I can’t tell where we are though. Look how young I am – sigh.
Original Sewing and Quilt Expo in Arlington TX
NEW machines provided for you in workshops – Register Today! Lock in your spot in workshops TODAY! Click for all the details. NEW Machines provided for YOU in Expo workshops! When you register for a hands-on sewing, embroidery or quilting workshop, you’ll be seated behind a brand-new machine, generously provided for your use by our…