(Right-Click or Ctrl-Click on the icon below and select “save link as…” to download the podcast to your computer) Running time: 00:57:16 Size: 55.7 MB In which, I spend the day with my sister, Susan, and we talk about quilting, family, inspiration and lots more. I’m sorry — I didn’t get a picture of us, so this one will… Read more →
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Podcast 235 — What Marie Kondo Taught Me
(Right-Click or Ctrl-Click on the icon below and select “save link as…” to download the podcast to your computer) Running time: 00:47:45 Size: 69.3 MB In which I am grateful for my quilting stash. These two books helped to prepare me for the daunting tasks ahead. To downsize our home and my studio space to 30%. Yes, you read that… Read more →
Podcast Episode 234
(Right-Click or Ctrl-Click on the icon below and select “save link as…” to download the podcast to your computer) Running time: 00:35:50 Size: 34.9 MB In which I get back to business. Here are some corresponding photos: My kids — then and now. And their kids: Birthday Girl: and her quilt: Demonstrating BERNINA Magnifying Lenses at Quilt Festival in… Read more →
I’m downsizing…
…so I’m having a Studio Sale. It’s going to be pretty serious. Here are the details: • Koala sewing cabinet • Koala Outback cutting table with storage • Featherweights (3) • Brother PQ1500 sewing machine (for machine quilting) • Shelving and bookcases • Batting • Fabric • Quilt Kits • Books • Scrapbooking supplies and so much more! Dates:… Read more →
Creative Spaces Blog Hop, Week Two
and … I am a Loser, I must admit it. I apologize for missing a week and being late for my next Blog post. But here we go: These are the essential tools that I use for every type of quilting that I do: hand and machine piecing, hand and machine appliqué, and machine quilting. I can’t create the quilts… Read more →
Creative Spaces Blog Hop, Week One
Creative Spaces Blog Hop, Week One, Day 7 Hi y’all! Today is my day to share, and I’ve decided to change things up a little bit. I want to show you where I started in my organizational process. When we moved to a new home with an attached studio space, it took me awhile to get organized. Like, two years,… Read more →
Creative Spaces bloghop
Take a peek into the creative spaces of 16 top designers and bloggers. Get some organization tips and inspiration for your space, and have a chance to win some awesome prizes. Follow along with: @tamarinis @cherryblossomsstudio @reezehanson @sewmanycreations @seamslikeadreamquilts @poorhousequilts @desertbloomquilting @christaquilts @quilter623 @cranberrypiedesigns @averylanesewing @quiltoniquilts @swanamity @funkyfriendsfactory @joannesharpe And me! #bloghop #quilterofinstagram #creativespacesbloghop Read more →
An update and a sale
Can it really be that we’re almost at the end of February? I put my head down after Quilt Market and somehow Thanksgiving, Christmas and a New Year snuck by me. (well, my birthday too, but I was glad that that went by almost unnoticed.) Here I am, getting ready for QuiltCon 2018 in Pasadena, CA next week. I’m going… Read more →
My Little Sunshine Blog Hop
My friend, Cherry Guidry of Cherry Blossom Quilting Studio, is a gifted fabric and quilt designer. She’s just released a brand new fabric collection, My Little Sunshine – for babies. I love the fabrics – elephants, zebras, monkeys, hippos – all in Cherry’s sweet style. I know you’ll love them too. I chose to make a fun skirt for my… Read more →