Another walk down memory lane… May 2003. Yes… this is a month of reminiscing. Read More
A quilt exhibition
Posted in Sewing/Quilting, This and that
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Split-Applique Technique
I never really was into the shabby chic look. That is, until I started following Jenny Reynolds. Read More
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Handy Dandy Kitchen Charts
Just came across a pretty nifty blog…. nothing to do with quilting, but you might find it useful for some pretty nifty charts! From S.B.LattinDesign. Read More
Posted in In the kitchen
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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 have to wait for another day. (Remind me to tell how I once managed to fall asleep in a translation booth… while I was translating.) 🙂 Read More
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Eleven years
Last week I lost a whole day somewhere. But what’s worse is that this week I seem to have lost a whole year! Read More
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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. Read More
Posted in Machines, Supplies, & Notions, Scrap busting, Small quilted projects
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Untap your love!
I love, love, love TED talks. Not a week goes by that I don’t watch one or another of these videos. This is an important source of inspiration for me. There are times when one of these talks hits very, very deep. This particular one is does that. Read More
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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. Read More
Posted in Tutorials
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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. Read More
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Oh, yeah!
I did it. Followed my mom’s recipe step-by-step. And managed to do it all without burning anything! 🙂 Read More
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Passing on the torch
Fanesca is the traditional Ecuadorian dish for Easter. It also happens to be my all-time favorite when it comes to Ecuadorian cuisine. I will never turn down an invitation to eat a bowl, regardless of who prepares it and what particular ingredients are included or left out. Except for “mellocos,” which you might have heard of as ulluco tubers. Certainly not my favorite, and I will pick them out if included. Read More
Posted in Family, In the kitchen, Life in Ecuador
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A bit more on the extension
As I was going through my image folder I found some additional pics of the extension on my mom’s house I had completely forgotten. Read More
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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. Read More
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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.