I am no different from you. I, too, collect fabrics. And thread. And sewing machines. And tools. We are probably also alike in that we would rather invest in these things than in expensive furniture and containers in which to store them. So our sewing areas often consist of a collection of mismatched furniture and all sorts of boxes and baskets and other containers in which we store our goodies. Read More
Sewing studio organization
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EQ7 is on the way!
The news is out! The Electric Quilt Company will soon be launching (early June) version 7 of its quilt design software. As you know, this is the software I use to design my patterns. I had a hard time even trying to imagine how it could bet any better than version 6, but as usual, EQ blows my mind away. Read More
Posted in Designing/EQ
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Hooting Owls
Now that the dove wallhangings are finished, my friends have become busy with their new owl projects. I thoroughly enjoy being able to see them work on one of my designs… it is particularly fun to see how each one evolves differently. Read More
Posted in Applique, In the kitchen, Life in Ecuador, Sewing circle
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A little machine quilting
I haven’t had much time to sew these last few days. And it was almost two weeks ago that I sandwiched Jamie’s quilt and then had to set it aside. It seems there are just never enough hours in the day to get everything I want done. Sigh. Read More
Posted in Bed quilts, English Paper Piecing, Sewing/Quilting
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Last finished Dove and a fun day of sewing
This past Thursday our friend Luchita brought her finished Dove wall hanging to share. I just love the way each wall hanging turned out so differently because of the different fabrics each of my friends chose. Isn’t this a cheery Dove? Read More
Posted in Applique, English Paper Piecing, Sewing circle
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Quilting at a distance
It’s Thursday again! And my friends will be arriving shortly for our weekly sewing circle. I decide to finish a couple of things on the computer, and when I check my mail I find a new message from Mariangela, with photos of the project she is currently working on. Read More
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Jamie countdown
It’s still a ways off, but in my mind I’ve started to count the days until Jamie will be home again. Still another couple of months away, but that’s nothing, right? Just about enough time to start getting ready for her return. (-: Read More
Posted in Bed quilts
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Silver jewelry
In a previous life (as an interpreter) I was required to dress up for work. This meant I collected suits and shoes as well as briefcases and purses. I also collected jewelry, went to the hairdresser on a regular basis, and used make-up every day. Read More
Posted in Life in Ecuador, This and that
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Happy Easter
Here’s to hoping your weekend is fun and relaxing, too, whether spent with family or in silent contemplation. Read More
Posted in Holidays
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Quiet weekend
One of the nicest things about holiday weekends living in the city is… the silence. It seems everybody has taken off for the beach, and the city has been abandoned. Which means it is quiet, without the normal traffic noise.
I’m spending the weekend in silence, too. A good time to do a little laundry, a little picking up and organizing… and a lot more hand sewing. Best while watching a movie. Read More
Posted in English Paper Piecing
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Country Cups
It’s a good feeling to finish a project, isn’t it. Particularly when you’ve had it sitting around for a while. This weekend’s project was to finish my Country Cups wall hanging. I mean, it’s only taken me three months to do so. Read More
Posted in Applique
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Finished mosaic quilt
I have been procrastinating for weeks on this quilt. No matter how hard I tried, I simply couldn’t get the mouth area to reflect the original photograph. Last weekend, however, I decided I really needed to just quilt it and live with it! Read More
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Bachita’s finished dove
Another Thursday. More fun sewing with friends. Not the least of which is that on these days we get to talk to our friend Mariangela. Not as good as having her here with us, but nonetheless we are sure grateful for the technology that allows us to keep in touch. Read More
Posted in Applique, Sewing circle
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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. 
