It was just under two weeks ago that we were glued to our TV sets with the terrifying events taking place here in Ecuador. Now again, it is hard to take our eyes off that screen, but for completely different motives. The rescue of 33 miners in Chile is something that lifts our spirits and gives us a reason to believe in the ENORMOUS possibilities of the human spirit. I rejoice with millions throughout the world. And I hope the media pay attention… good news IS news!
What to do with 3-D Petal Samples? A Dahlia Wall Hanging!
With another month gone by, I ended up once again with a little pile of petal samples from our Dimensional Flowers BOM Series, in addition to the other 3-D orphan flower samples I still have sitting around. Read More
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Trying to return to normality
I just want to thank all of you who have written expressing concern over the events of the last week here in Ecuador. Once again, it is wonderful to be part of such a caring community. Read More
Posted in Life in Ecuador
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Fall into Fall Quilt Bloggers’ Give-Away Blog Hop
This giveaway is now closed.
Ready to participate in this giveaway blog hop? Ok, then… here’s my prize! Read More
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A sad, sad day for my country
Today (actually yesterday, Sept. 30) I had set aside to work on my prize for the Fall into Fall giveaway blog hop (follow the scarecrow in the sidebar for more info and to follow the blogs in this hop). Instead, I spent a large part of the morning waiting to hear from my children as to their whereabouts in what turned out to be a day of deep social unrest. Read More
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Moving along with my wedding quilt
I have about three fourths of this project quilted. Only three strips left to do, which I hope I can squeeze in this morning, before my friends arrive for our weekly sewing circle. Read More
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A New Look
Bet you were surprised when you came visiting today, right? Jared and I just haven’t been too happy with the way this blog looked, so over the past week have been working intensely to tidy things up. We hope that the “cleaner” look will make it easier for you to find things and make your visit here more pleasant. Hope you like it!
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My New Beau
His name is Charlie. Charlie Singer, Esq., to be more precise.
He’s been tweaked. I wanted to say he’s been tweaked for my pleasure, but Jamie said that was highly inappropriate. Instead, I’m supposed to say he’s been adapted for free motion quilting. And that makes me happy. Read More
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How to Master the Frog Stitch (as painlessly as possible)
As a community, quilters are known for their positive attitudes and even humorous outlook on life. As a beginner quilter, I quickly learned that there was a whole new language to learn, that pretty much reflects quilters’ quirkiness. Frog stitching was one of the first terms I would have to become familiar with, and a sewing technique I was quickly to master as a beginner quilting. Read More
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How to Make Your Own (really cheap!) Cone Thread Stand
I have not been able to find a sturdy stand locally to use with cone threads. The only ones I’ve seen are attached to the table of industrial sewing machines. Purchasing one in the U.S. and having it shipped down has not seem cost-effective. Enter my homemade solution: Read More
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2 Tips to Ensure Problem-Free Sewing
Later today I will be posting the sewing instructions for our Rectangle Fun Quilt-Along. Are you ready? While you wait, there are two things you can do to prepare for some fun sewing. Read More
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Birthday Contest!
Okay, folks. I’m way passed the point where age is an embarrassment, and am willing to confess. My birthday is in September. I think I should celebrate “en grande” this year. And since I firmly believe every person should get to choose how to spend his or her birthday, I (once again) am going to do it my way. This year I choose to celebrate and share with you. Let’s have a contest! Read More
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Pretty Fabric Bobbins
Over the last week we have had sporadic electricity blackouts in the morning. No computer, no sewing machine, no iron… Dear me, what’s a girl to do? I guess it’s the universe’s way of telling me to quit procrastinating and get some of the hot spots in my studio organized. So I finally hit three drawers that have become such mess, I cringe to even open them. 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. 
