I’m headed out and on the road again. This time of year it’s nice to go somewhere warmer than the Chicago area, so I’m headed to Weatherford, TX. Let’s hope the weather in Chicago cooperates so I can fly out on time today. I’ll be teaching and lecturing at the Parker County Quilters Guild in…
Category Archives: teaching
Student work and ideas.

A note from a student: Hi Frieda this is Bonnie, I’m so happy and grateful I took your dye class. I used up most of the dye I took home and makde some great two toned pieces. I wish I had poured more excess dye onto the paper towels I saved as I went on…
Sew Generously

For all you local quilters in the west suburbs of Chicago land, I will be teaching this Saturday at Sew Generously in St Charles, IL. I will be the featured artist at Sew Generously in St Charles IL on May 10, 2014. In the morning I will give my lecture on Machine Quilting and in…
On the road again…

Heading out the door to teach today!! Am I visiting you soon? if not.. why not? Get the details here on inviting me to your group……http://www.friestyle.com/workshops/ This little quilt is the fall version of my pattern Sister Trees. It is mounted on Timtex like in my class Working with Timtex. And it is made from my hand…
Quilter’s Calendar

If you know the program chair at your quilt guild or another guild please share this!!! The Quilter’s Calendar is a brand new website that connects quilters and guilds with quilt teachers, using an easily searchable online calendar Instead of having to search through every quilt teacher’s website, looking for opportunities to book that teacher…
Listening is an Act of LOVE
Thanksgiving …We can only be said to be alive in those moments when our hearts are conscious of our treasures. ~Thornton WilderDid you do as I did and reflect on all the things that you are grateful for yesterday? Family Friends Health Love Work A warm safe place to live Food Clean water Warm bed…
So good to be home
Home again, home again, jigged jig.I just returned from a week long trip to Paducah and Cedar Rapids IA.It always feels so good to come home, don’t you think? I certainly do.I had a great week with some wonderful quilty gals.The three days in Paducah were fabulous, and it was wonderful to be inside quilting…