Still trying to catch up with a ton of work here, which means I’ve had to push blogging back a bit. But I miss it! So here I am popping in to share at least a little bit of what I’ve been up to. Read More
Back to teaching
Posted in Teaching
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Spring cleaning and a wedding
No, I haven’t fallen off the deep end. Yet. 🙂 Just have been really, really busy. Read More
Posted in Family
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A long, long hand quilting project
I normally set aside one project to work on Thursday mornings when my sewing circle meets, usually a UFO. Sometimes the project chosen takes only one or two morning sessions to complete. Others take longer. And even others take forever. Read More
Posted in Bed quilts, Hand Quilting
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Make your own fabrics
I’ll admit it. I’m a bookaholic. Since I started quilting, I have managed to grow quite an impressive collection of quilting/sewing books. But I seem to have finally reached a point where I am no longer tempted to buy… too many more. 🙂 Read More
Posted in Yummy fabrics
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Recycle your plastic bottles into…. a broom???
You will recall a while back I shared a nifty idea on how to use the neck of a plastic bottle and its bottle cap to create an airtight bag sealer. Read More
Posted in This and that, Tutorials
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Celebrate International Quilting Day!
To celebrate International Quilting Day (March 17), we are having a special sale at our online store! Here’s a chance to purchase a pattern you might have missed from our member site! And no waiting for the mail to enjoy your pattern – just download your file, print it out and start sewing tonight! Read More
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A full sewing circle again
Our little group continues to meet every Thursday. Sometimes it has been only two of us, sometimes more. What started out as a group of seven was reduced to four. Read More
Posted in Sewing circle
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My EQ Boutique Spring Sale!
If you haven’t stopped by lately, make sure to do so soon, for this special 20% off on your purchases from the EQ Boutique. There’s a whole slew of new collections designs perfect for your Spring/Easter projects! Read More
Posted in This and that
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I’ve been nominated!
I don’t know who, but somebody (whobuddy?) has nominated me for Sew Cal Gal’s 2012 Golden Quilter Awards, for the category of “Best Designer.” Read More
Posted in This and that
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Rotary Cutting
Although things have been rather hectic around here lately, with little time for sewing, I always manage to squeeze a few minutes in. Read More
Posted in Applique
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Noah’s Ark
I have a new block collection out at My EQ Boutique! Check it out! Read More
Posted in Designing/EQ
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Mixed Media: Yogurt Lids & Fabric
I stumbled across a really interesting video yesterday, and I just knew I had to share it. Take a look, and now tell me… isn’t that cool? Read More
Posted in Inspiration
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A little decorative stitching
I am a completely self-taught quilter. Because there is no quilting tradition here in Ecuador, and because my trips back to the U.S. tend to be short and far between, I have not had the opportunity to attend a fair or take a quilting class. Read More
Posted in Machine Quilting, Small quilted projects
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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.