You have probably heard many people’s stories about how they had to moonlight to start up their own small businesses, working regular jobs by day and developing their new business by night and on weekends. My experience was no different from theirs.
Category Archives: Sewing/Quilting
A quilt exhibition
Another walk down memory lane… May 2003. Yes… this is a month of reminiscing.
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Split-Applique Technique
I never really was into the shabby chic look. That is, until I started following Jenny Reynolds.
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From conference interpreter to quilting professional
Before I decided to become a full-time quilting professional, I had been working many years as a conference interpreter and translator. That was what I studied for; that was –at that time– my passion in life. And I loved it. I have plenty of fun stories about that period in my life, but those will […]
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Using a serger for quilting
I bought a serger at the same time I purchased my latest sewing machine. I’ve used it off and on, mainly to make pencil cases and a couple of bags. I’ve loved using it for these few items, but –admittedly– it’s been underused. So this week I decided to really delve into all its possibilities.
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Stitch Bibles
Shortly before I moved I decided to upgrade my Brother sewing machine. I purchased a new model with more decorative and utility stitches than the previous one, and still light enough to carry around with me, if necessary.
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Foot warmer
Just as we thought the weather was beginning to start warming up a bit, we’ve been hit with rain again this week. It’s been cold and wet, so time again to do whatever necessary to keep warm.
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Circle Inspiration
This morning I literally stumbled onto what initially looked like a completely empty page, except for one single object. “What?,” I thought. It turned out to be a really fun exercise.
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Quilting practice and a quick project
In as much as possible, weekends I try to dedicate a day to either sew, sew, sew, or to take an online class or follow some tutorial and learn something new. And, of course, sew. 
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Ruler storage
Organizing one’s stash and tools pretty much depends on the space available. And whether you are willing to spend $$$ on special furniture to house all your goodies to perfection. Or, better still, find creative alternatives to keep all those goodies in order.
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Free Motion Quilting a Sampler
I am a Craftsy addict. Because there is no quilting tradition in my country, and nowhere for me to take classes locally, this has been a wonderful way for me to continue to learn new techniques and improve my quilting skills.
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In the hoop again
Ok, so you’ve seen this project before. I know… more than once. 
I’m talking about my oldest UFO, which in May will turn 10 years old.
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Broken spindles? How to fix your thread rack!
For my smaller spools of thread I have two June Tailor racks that sit on a table next to my sewing machine.
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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 love to dye my own fabrics, am a fanatic of free-motion quilting, and dabble 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. 
