At last I have finished my crocheted afghan. Actually, it’s not mine. It’s meant for Alexia’s room… to use whenever she’s here. Again, it certainly feels good to finish a project! Read More
A finished afghan
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How to wind yarn into a center pull ball
I learned to crochet at my Ecuadorean grandma’s knee when I was five. Knitting was something I started learning when I was eight, at the German school. Yep, we’re talking about near on five decades that I’ve been knitting and crocheting… off and on. Read More
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One Cause, One Wednesday, One Hundred Collages
In one way or another, we have all been touched by cancer. Some have been affected by some type of cancer in their own bodies; others of us have someone close to us battling the disease, and way too many of us have lost one or more loved ones to it. We can do something to help find a cure.
This month we are being given a special opportunity to support this cause in a way dear to our hearts. So mark your calendars for February 16! Read More
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Follow Friday: Twelve by Twelve
Ready for some eye candy? Looking for some inspiration? Willing to be challenged? Read More
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Completely Insane!
Meaning… I’ve finished my wall hanging. It always feels good to finish a project, so I’m doing the happy dance. Check it out! Read More
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Meet Irene Pratdesaba, an international quilter
Irene is relatively “new” to the quilting world, but that hasn’t stopped her from taking advantage of every opportunity offered to learn and grow. An avid quilter, she sews and sews and has quite a collection of projects already under her belt. Read More
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What inspires me to start a new quilt?
Wayne Kollinger has invited us to reflect on this question and write a post about it today. In my case I really have to address this question in two parts. Read More
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A little more insanity
I love quiet weekends when I am actually able to dedicate several hours at a time to sewing! And on this particular weekend I have actually been able to get quite a bit done. Read More
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Do you compete in quilt shows?
And do you wonder how winning quilts are selected, and what the judging entails? Sometimes it can be very puzzling, and often we have been left wondering what criteria were used in selecting one or more #1 quilts. Read More
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Follow Friday: Textile Time Travels
One of the most exciting things I have seen happening during the last few years is how quickly quilting is catching on among younger generations of quilters. Generation X and Generation Y quilters certainly make a strong statement with simple yet very bold and colorful designs. I thoroughly enjoy visiting the blogs of many young, contemporary quilters, and occasionally have allowed myself to try out some of these designs myself. Read More
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Halfway insane and a tree full of owls
Our sewing circle met again today… and yet I forgot to take photos. This week everybody decided to leave the afghans we are crocheting aside, and work on them in the evenings, as it isn’t as hard on the eyes as sewing is. Thursdays, therefore, will be dedicated to working on the Insane About Baltimore BOM. Read More
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Meet Geta Grama, an international quilter
You probably know her already, and probably even visit her blog. Because Geta is well-known for her amazing shadow trapunto quilts. Here she shares some insights with us about how she got started quilting, and the challenges she faces in a country with no quilting tradition. Read More
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From lonely quilter to being part of an international community
As I shared in my three-part post earlier this month (here, and here, and here), I am a self-taught quilter. This certainly had its advantages… and its disadvantages, too. 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. 
