One of the most important things that have happened to me this year has been the time given to me to enjoy with my sweet granddaughter, Alexia. Read More
Time with Lulu
A Victorian Advent Calendar
I’m a big Jacquie Lawson fan, and love using her greeting cards for all kinds of occasions all year long. My absolute favorite, however, has to be her Advent Calendars. Haven’t missed one yet! Read More
Posted in Christmas
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Some of my favorites this year
Since I really haven’t done much sewing this year, I’ve been living vicariously through my designs. Looking back over the years, I can see growth in my drawing skills. More perfection, and more ambitious designs. Read More
Posted in Applique, Designing/EQ
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Just a little bit of handwork
I haven’t really done much sewing in the last few months. Besides following along the construction of the house, I have been spending a lot of time working ahead on projects for next year. (I hope you will enjoy what is coming!) Read More
Posted in Knitting/Crochet, This and that
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Way too long… but I’ve been building!
You must think I’ve fallen off the deep end. And sometimes it has actually felt like that. Yep, it’s been six months since I last posted, and it’s time to catch up. Read More
Posted in Family, Life in Ecuador
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Building in Ecuador
Yep. It’s certainly been a while since I last posted. The reason being that over the last few weeks building has been a very large part of my life. Read More
Posted in Family, Life in Ecuador
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The First Hexie Flower
It’s been well over a month, and that’s how long it’s taken me to piece the 37 hexies that make up one of the five large flowers in my Not My Grandmother’s Flower Garden quilt. Read More
Posted in Bed quilts, English Paper Piecing
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‘PEHCHAAN’ – THE DISCERNING EYE
Mi niece, Ana Lía, sent me the link to this wonderful video. This form of quilting is different, and so, so beautiful, it needs to be shared. Enjoy! 🙂 Read More
Posted in Fabric dyeing, Hand Quilting
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A little EPP bragging
And no, it isn’t about me and my 1,100 EPP hexagons. This time it is about that amazingly talented niece of mine! Read More
Posted in English Paper Piecing
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A growing Rhapsody quilt. And a “little” hand sewing.
My niece Ana Lía is on a semester break, so last weekend she came down for a visit and to finish the applique on her Rhapsody quilt. Read More
Posted in Applique, English Paper Piecing
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Happy New Year, and brand new BOMs!
Yep, it is indeed a new year. And with it… lots and LOTS of new quilty projects to enjoy. We have updated our Free BOM list for you – you will always find it at the right, on the menu bar above. Read More
Posted in Wall hangings
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Time to brag: Opera iO
You will recall that one of the sacrifices made after moving out of town was Thursday sewing with my sewing circle. Fortunately for me, a year ago precisely my niece Ana Lía decided to join me on those days, and I finally had someone to share sewing with again. We have had to suspend those get-togethers for the time being, what with my move further away from her and because she decided to go back to school this year… Read More
Posted in Family, Life in Ecuador
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Ready. Set. Sew!
Well, ok… not quite there yet, but I have (finally!) organized my new sewing space. Read More
Posted in Home life, Organizing
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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 am learning how to dye my own fabrics and am dabbling 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.