I don’t know about you, but Christmas is certainly going to be a lot different for me and my family this year. Read More
Christmas is right around the corner!
Notebook Covers
Several years ago I took a fun, fun class on drawing faces on fabric, offered by Lauren Vlcek, through The Quilt Show. Read More
Posted in Art Quilts / Mixed Media, Scrap busting, Small quilted projects
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More Scrappy Placemats
Slowly working through my stash of scraps, I found a whole bunch of odd, long strips. Read More
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Scrappy Placemats
I am still working through my pile of leftover scraps, and to my delight finding wonderful ways to use them all up. Read More
Posted in Scrap busting, Small quilted projects
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Scrappy Potholders
I had so much fun making this scrappy lap quilt, I decided it was about time to start sorting through all the leftover fabric scraps accumulated over the years from a gazillion different quilting projects. Read More
Posted in Machine Quilting, Scrap busting, Small quilted projects, Tutorials
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Christmas Dove
Another UFO finally finished! After how many years? Read More
Posted in Applique, Christmas, Wall hangings
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A scrappy lap quilt
Last week, while dusting/cleaning my sewing studio, I came across a bag that apparently went through three different moves from one house to another without ever being opened up and unpacked. Read More
Posted in Bed quilts, Machine Quilting, Scrap busting
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Experimenting with fabric collage
I’ve been working on a scrappy quilt the last few days, and after trimming up my blocks ended up with a little pile of shavings I just didn’t have the heart to throw out. Read More
Posted in Art Quilts / Mixed Media, Tutorials, Yummy fabrics
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Another angel…
I’ve had this little beauty sitting around for a while. Finally mounted onto a dark background and have hung it with the rest of my angel collection. Read More
Posted in Knitting/Crochet
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A little beetle
Popping in quickly, to post this one picture. A beetle. Read More
Posted in Applique, Machine Quilting, Wall hangings
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Prayer Flags
Prayer flags are part of the ancient Buddhist tradition. Traditionally, they are used to promote peace, compassion, strength, and wisdom. it is believed that “the words and symbols printed on the flags (the prayers) are spread throughout the universe as the flags flutter in the wind. Everyone who is touched by that wind is touched by the prayers. The wind spreads the intentions through the world, extending happiness, goodwill, and peace.” (Prayer Flags: Make Banners of Hope and Peace from Fabric Scraps and Fibers, Vivika Hansen DeNegre, Editor, Quilting Arts® Magazine, 2014)
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Posted in Family, Inspiration, Small quilted projects
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A little memory quilt
The youngest of my father’s sisters suffered from Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease for several years, during which time her husband was able to take care of her at home. Their three daughters live in other countries and came and went as much as possible, in an enormous effort to support their parents during those difficult times. Read More
Posted in Family, Life in Ecuador, Wall hangings
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Free-form Poppies
A lazy Sunday afternoon. After a week of intensive work, I needed (and deserved!) a little break. Time to sew!
Posted in Applique, Art Quilts / Mixed Media, Machine Quilting
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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. 
