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
Stitch Bibles
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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
Posted in Life in Ecuador
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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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Building an extension
More than a year after leaving our life in Quito we all seem to have finally settled in our new homes or locations. That is, Jamie and Carlos will most likely be staying in the apartment they’ve been living in, and my mother will definitely be staying in our country cottage in the valley of Guayllabamba, north of Quito. For them, “home” is now a reality. Read More
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I’ve been caught!
This is the message I received from Jared this morning: “Just so you know, I do read your blog every now and then…. :)” Read More
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Thai Cooking
My sweet child and only favorite daughter Jamie loves to cook. Let me put it this way: cooking is her quilting. (Ok, she likes to crochet, too! 🙂 ) Read More
Posted in Family, In the kitchen
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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. 🙂 Read More
Posted in Machine Quilting, Small quilted projects
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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. Read More
Posted in Machines, Supplies, & Notions, Organizing, Tutorials
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Omiyage: Handmade Gifts in the Japanese Tradition
“Omiyage” is the Japanese word for gift, and with her book Omiyage : Handmade Gifts from Fabric in the Japanese Tradition
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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. 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 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. 
