The Lutheran church I attend here in Quito is celebrating it’s 50th anniversary this year (in Dec. 2008). In preparing for this celebration, we have decided we need to spruce up the building a bit, and have prepared several fund-raising activities. Read More
Church Bank
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Circle of friends: sewing and sharing
I think I have mentioned this before: Ecuador is a country rich in so many different handicrafts. However, there is no quilting tradition (beautiful woven textiles and beautiful embroidery work!). So my kids often tell me laughinly that the reason why I decided to start teaching was so I could have friends to sew with. Guess that wasn’t too hard to figure out! Read More
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Best friends and goodies
My closest, dearest friend in the world has been here for a visit. Jim and I have been friends for almost 30 years now… wow! We live thousands of miles apart (he lives in Seattle), yet time and distance have not been an obstacle to share and support each other through life’s joys and struggles. Read More
Posted in Friends, Machines, Supplies, & Notions
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Sneak peak
Sometimes I wish there were more hours in the day (and night!) to do everything I would like. I must admit, however, that I am one of those really lucky people in the world: I get to do what I want! Read More
Posted in Designing/EQ
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Work, work, work!
All this reorganizing involved having my techie son lay down new networking cable for my computer. While waiting for him to free up some time for that in his busy schedule, I temporarily placed my computer on my regular desk, which faces my studio. The more I thought about it, the more I liked working while facing that directions. So I ended up moving my desks around accordingly. Read More
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More cleaning, sorting, throwing out… and a little bit of sewing
It sure seems I got the spring cleaning bug early this year! This week it’s been the turn to go through files, sort out documents, take inventory, and in general put things in order in my studio/office. Read More
Posted in Organizing, Sewing/Quilting
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Painting, cleaning, rearranging
My 19-year old daughter Jamie and I decided to switch rooms. One, because change is good every now and then. Two, because I spend so little time in my room, it’s sole purpose being for sleeping a few hours every night. I literally live in my studio. Jamie, on the other hand, has her computer in her room. Read More
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Goals and resolutions
It’s interesting how the beginning of a new year can involve a shift in perspective. I mean, what is particularly “special” and different about Jan. 1st, as opposed to June 23rd? Read More
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A new year and new beginnings
So… I decided it was high time to join the blogging world. Over the last few years I have found my browsing habits have changed quite a bit. Since I now design, I find I very rarely visit websites offering free patterns – there is only so much one can collect and sew in a lifetime! 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. 
