I love this technique I call Creative Crisp Curves. I have several patterns that utilize this technique and I am always tweeking the process. I have made a single block here – for a charity quilt someone is organizing. They requested a 5.5″ block, so that was very doable in one day. They also suggested…
Lone Pine
I have a new class, called Lone Pine. I taught it for the first time at the Original Sewing and Quilting Expo in Cleveland OH last month. One of my students, a really new quilter, like only “sewing” for two months, took the class and this is her end result. I am very proud of…
This fall in Vegas, what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas
If you are looking for a quilt camp this fall, I’ll be teaching this October 18-20, 2018 at the the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. This will be a packed weekend of exciting and fun classes. Check it out and make your plans today.These are the five classes I will be teaching…
Summer Camp – July 20-22, 2018

Are you looking to get away this summer and take a fun quilting class? Well look no further. I will be teaching my fusing technique in LA Grange TX July 20-22, 2018. This is a wonderful venue and an exciting class to take. We will be making my quilt Winter Forest using either colorway of…
Hand dyed fabrics from dyeing class in Daytona Beach

One of my students just sent me an image or her ironed fabrics that she dyed in my Flooded with Color class (a hand dyeing class)at the AQS show in Daytona Beach earlier this month. Carol said about them – Finished washing and ironing them – loving them. Many thanks. Really love the mottled ones. I…
Schmetz needles
Hi all, I visited with the Schmetz needle people last month and am featured in their newsletter this month. You can view the whole letter below. Enjoy. I think it will load if you just click on the link. Have you changed your needle today? ITS51-MAR18LR
SCHMETZ has a new NON stick needle!!
This new needle should make stitching through vinyl and other questionable textures eazy peazy. Theres a Stealthy NEW SCHMETZ Needle in Town . . . It Won’t Leave You in a Sticky Situation! Tired of gumming up needles with stubborn adhesives? Complaining about missed stitches and thread breakage caused by adhesives? Users of adhesive stabilizers,…
My friend Cheryl Sleboda has interviewed me about my studio space. An article is now available to view from Machine Quilting Unlimited. Hi Frieda, this went live today! https://machinequilting.mqumag.com/…/studio-tour-frieda-an…/ Go check it OUT!! Quilters ROCK.
Idaho quilters ROCK!!!

I taught my class Autumn Mums last fall in beautiful Idaho. I had never been to Idaho before and truly loved seeing it. I had such a great time with the ladies that came to my class. I really hit if off with my “hostess” person – Nona. She was so well organized, fun and…
The life of a traveling teacher

My traveling season has begun and I’ve been on the road twice this month. First to almost warm Florida, and then to really not warm Michigan. But I had fun in both places and meet and worked with some wonderful women. No guys in my classes so far this year. I am home now for…
West Michigan quilt guild

It’s good to be home from Florida even though it is still winter here in Illinois. I always like sleeping in my own bed. I meet some wonderful quilters down in Orlando at the Mancuso’s Florida Quilt show. I’m home for a day and then off to teach at the West Michigan Quilt Guild Tuesday…
On the Road again..

I’m headed out today, hopefully, to Orlando FL to teach at the Mancuso show World Quilt Florida. I hope I get out on time, we are having icy conditions here in the Chicago area. But warm wonderful Florida will be great!! I hope I see a few of you there; and if you haven’t already…