I learned to crochet at my Ecuadorean grandma’s knee when I was five. Knitting was something I started learning when I was eight, at the German school. Yep, we’re talking about near on five decades that I’ve been knitting and crocheting… off and on.
Monthly Archives: February 2011
One Cause, One Wednesday, One Hundred Collages
In one way or another, we have all been touched by cancer. Some have been affected by some type of cancer in their own bodies; others of us have someone close to us battling the disease, and way too many of us have lost one or more loved ones to it. We can do something […]
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Follow Friday: Twelve by Twelve
Ready for some eye candy? Looking for some inspiration? Willing to be challenged?
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Completely Insane!
Meaning… I’ve finished my wall hanging. It always feels good to finish a project, so I’m doing the happy dance. Check it out!
Posted in Applique, Wall hangings
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Meet Irene Pratdesaba, an international quilter
Irene is relatively “new” to the quilting world, but that hasn’t stopped her from taking advantage of every opportunity offered to learn and grow. An avid quilter, she sews and sews and has quite a collection of projects already under her belt.
Posted in Inspiration, International Quilters
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What inspires me to start a new quilt?
Wayne Kollinger has invited us to reflect on this question and write a post about it today. In my case I really have to address this question in two parts.
Posted in Designing/EQ, Inspiration
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I am a self-learner. I taught myself to sew and to quilt. And I taught myself how to draw. I am learning how to dye my own fabrics and am dabbling with mixed media. I am a quilt designer and teacher, and design and publish my own line of quilt patterns. With this blog I would like to share the bits and pieces of my life.