It’s been a hard year. At times scary. Challenging, frustrating, even annoying. And also exciting, invigorating, inspiring… happy. Read More
The woes of an independent designer
Posted in Designing/EQ, This and that
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A panel quilt
A gazillion years ago I purchased a whole bunch of fabric panels on a super sale. Fast forward to today… and I still haven’t done anything with any of those panels. Read More
Posted in Bed quilts, Designing/EQ, Panel Quilts
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Polka Dot Quilt
This has been a busy, busy year so far. And I haven’t been able to do as much sewing as I would have liked to. Which is about to change, as I begin to concentrate on making Christmas gifts. Read More
Posted in Bed quilts, Machine Quilting
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Another project finished: Sister’s Choice
My second oldest UFO. Finally finished this year. This quilt was thought up about 15 years ago, and initially was supposed to be a gift. Read More
Posted in Bed quilts, Machine Quilting
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Hey Birdie!
What to do when there is no space available any more for wall hanging, and you’re wanting to work on a small quilt? I recently noted I haven’t ever made quilted cushions, so that’s were my focus for small projects has turned now. Read More
Posted in Applique, Machine Quilting, This and that
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Colorful crochet
Quilting might be my first passion, but I also love to crochet and knit. It’s a relaxing evening activity while watching the news or enjoying a movie. Read More
Posted in Knitting/Crochet
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A ton of online classes!
I grew up and continue to live in Ecuador, a country rich in handicrafts, from weaving to wood carvings to ceramics, and just about anything and everything you could imagine in between. Except for quilting. My knowledge of quilts was reduced to photos from magazines and glimpses provided sometimes in movies. Not enough information to be able to make one myself. Read More
Posted in Embellishments, Machine Quilting, Sewing/Quilting
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My Dream House
It’s back!
The CD version of this collection, published initially by The Electric Quilt Company, was discontinued a couple of years ago. As I keep receiving requests for it, I finally got around to putting a downloadable version together, which is now available through our online shop! Read More
Posted in Applique, Designing/EQ
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Be Kind
Every January we offer a couple of member-only and one free block-of-the-month project. And a free Christmas BOM starting in July. We post the dates in which blocks are published on each BOM page, and send out a newsletter with reminders. In December we actually send out 3 reminders for visitors to download the blocks by December 28, at which time we take the projects down as we prepare to post the new BOMs come January 1st. Read More
Posted in Inspiration
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Experimenting with natural dyes
Something else I did do throughout June was experiment with a little fabric dyeing, using natural products. Read More
Posted in Fabric dyeing, Yummy fabrics
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A few little lizards
Once again, time has slipped away from me and I’ve fallen behind in my blogging. Ooops! All I can say in my defense is that this time of year is particularly intense for me, with all the patterns we offer as part of our traditional Christmas in July series. Read More
Posted in This and that, Tutorials, Wall hangings
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Flower Portraits
Another little project finished…. Moving along here! 🙂
Posted in Applique, Machine Quilting, Wall hangings
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A little art quilt
I have a new love! Read More
Posted in Applique, Art Quilts / Mixed Media
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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. 
