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
Building an extension
Posted in Family, Life in Ecuador
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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
Posted in Family
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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
Posted in Machine Quilting
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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. Read More
Posted in Bed quilts, Hand Quilting
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Regrowing lettuce
Every now and then I take some time to browse around Pinterest – gardening tips are some of my favorites! Read More
Posted in In the kitchen, This and that
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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. Read More
Posted in Organizing, Tutorials
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Still can’t draw a straight line!
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hursdays are dedicated to sewing/teaching/learning with my niece, Ana Lía. Though she is a relatively new quilter, she is extremely talented and catches on very quickly. It’s been fun to design and sew with someone who thinks way beyond traditional beginner quilts. Read More
Posted in Designing/EQ
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Floral whimsy… finished at last!
This project has been sitting on my table for months! Christmas and the New Year came and went by, and over that holiday week I actually quilted it. And since then it has continued to sit, waiting for the binding. Read More
Posted in Designing/EQ, Machine Quilting, Wall hangings
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Embrace Creativity
Growing up, I envied the oh-so-obvious talents of my two younger brothers. They could draw. Oh, boy, could they draw! Read More
Posted in 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.