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
Make your own fabrics
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
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
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
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
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
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
Noah’s Ark
I have a new block collection out at My EQ Boutique! Check it out! Read More
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
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
The latest in BOMs
Our free BOM listing continues to grow! There is an amazing number of new projects this yearm and although I’m sure nobody can follow them all, there is certainly something for every taste. Read More
Be Inspired
I’m loving my long holiday weekend! Because I now actually have something to show! Being able to set time aside not only to sew, but to actually finish something gives me such a sense of accomplishment. 🙂 Read More
Carnival Weekend
As in many other countries of the region, this is a long holiday weekend here in Ecuador, celebrating Carnival. A lot of people leave the city, particularly to go to the beach. As to myself, since I live my life doing what I most enjoy, the idea of going off on “vacation” is a strange one, indeed. Read More