I made this fun and easy baby quilt for my friend Betty’s new grandbaby boy due next month. I used three different shades of my habd dyed gray fabric to create a 36″ x 45″ on point quilt top, that’s the size of a package size of a crib size batting. I added machine appliqued…
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January SALE is ON!
I’m half way through my annual SALE. I am offering 20% off on products through January 31. Enter the code Greetings in the coupon area when you check out to get your discount. Now is the time to stock up on fabric, patterns and patterns with hand dyed kits that you have been wanting. I only offer…
JANUARY sale is coming
I will be offering 20%off on products starting January 1. Enter the code Greetings in the coupon area when you check out to get your discount. Now is the time to stock up on fabric, patterns and patterns with hand dyed kits.
Opening Day
I had a wonderful experience yesterday at the opening of my nature exhibit at the Lost Valley visitors center in Ringwood, IL. Many people showed up, and lots of quilters I had never met before. I however forgot to take pictures as I was too busy talking with everyone. This is a truly beautiful facility…
Walks in the Woods Art Exhibit
I will have an exhibit of my Art Quilts in December with the McHenry County Conservation District at Lost Valley Visitor Center, Glacial Park, Ringwood, IL, December 9, 2018- February 3, 2019. An Artist Reception will take place Sunday, December 9 • 1–3 pm. I hope I see many new and old friends there. There will be an…
NOVEMBER special
I am just home from a week long trip to Houston TX for the International Quilt Festival. I had a FABULOUS time. This is my little quilt “Lone Tree” that was in the judged miniature category of the show. If you weren’t able to make it to the show I am offering a 10% discount on…
Under the Sea student work from PIQF
It has just been ONE week since my class in CA at PIQF in Santa Clara. It was so warm and wonderful there, here in IL we are experiencing a drizzly fall day. One of my students, Jennifer, has already finished her top and is getting ready to quilt it. I enjoy seeing how my…
Life gets in the way
Life Gets in the WAY. Life is funny like that, sometimes things and nature get in the way of our plans. I was suppose to go to Wilmington NC on September 23 of this year. That was RIGHT after the hurricane struck there, I mean RIGHT after. My trip was of course canceled do to…
Schmetz Inspired to Sew Newsletter – featuring ME!!
I’m so honored to be featured in the Schmetz Inspired to Sew newsletter this month. You can read the article here. I use only Schmetz needles when I sew and have never been unhappy with my results because of the needles. Because of me, well that’s a different story. They have a new Super Non…
Houston Booth #1911
Laura Wasilowski and I will AGAIN be at the Houston quilt show November 6-10, 2018. Our booth number is #1911. I hope you will come by and see us. You know you need fabric!!!!
Tariffs are here
I just got this in my email from Dharma Trading. I buy a lot of my dye from them. I don’t know if you’ve noticed but Tariffs are going to start affecting the quilting industry. It’s official, the new Tariffs are here. 10% additional tariffs on all fabrics, some clothing items and some dyes, imported…
SAQA membership auction
I am a member of a wonderful textile organization called SAQA – Studio Art Quilt Associates Yesterday began their annual membership auction. All the quilts are small, 12″ x 12″, and benefit the organization directly. MY little quilt is in the second group to be auctioned off beginning September 24. It is titled Winter Pine and is…