CONGRATULATIONS! You did your part – survived the climb up and over hump day! Now it’s my turn to deliver a road map that leads you to the weekend. As of today, Thursday’s are no longer considered “Friday Wannabe’s”. Thursday now has it’s own special significance. It is the day when Friday calls to give …
How Did This All Get Started? The phrase “Christmas in July” likely has its origins dating back to an 1872 French opera, “Werther”, where a group of children are overheard rehearsing a Christmas carol in July. The English translation of a character’s responds is as follows: “When you sing Christmas in July, you rush the …
Choices…a coin with two sides. The Up Side where the opportunity to make a choice is a good thing. It allows us to be in control – allows us to pick what we want, not what another deems to be the best choice for us. The other side of the coin or, the Downside, where …
Yes, the official count down has begun… and the preparatory jitters – making lists, ordering fabric, getting organized and making sure when the day arrives I have everything I need. In just over 3 weeks the convention Center in Overland Park, KS will open its doors to thousands of “quilters” as well as quilting/sewing vendors …
Finally, I can say I’m on the home stretch of Kate Colleran and Tammy Silver’s (aka KatenTammy) Adventure Quilt Along – A Road Trip. I’m beginning to see familiar landmarks and hopefully within the week I will be pulling into my driveway (finish piecing to top). No doubt many others also on this same trip …
Here we are, mid- April and it appears (I say cautiously) that winter weather has finally come to an end. Predictions for snow for this past weekend veered north, I have tulips and daffodils in full bloom so there – I declare winter is officially over! Another end-of-winter event is also occurring – the Canadian …
That’s Right – a Simple $14.95 Purchase Has Changed My Life! It is not only a solid investment but one I should have made long, long, long ago and here’s why: Achieving a consistent 1/4″ seam is THE foundation for accurately piecing most every quilt top you make. The above statement is nothing new but …
The Adventure Quilt A Long …a Road Trip has become quite a learning experience and has proven to be every bit as educational as adventurous. The Journey So Far… I’ve learned how to: 1) develop a system of organization, 2) discovered additional uses for a walking foot and 3) piece several blocks using new-to-me techniques …
Who knew a big, bulky and (in my case, a clunky sounding) sewing machine attachment that goes by the name “Walking Foot” – also known as an “Even Feed Foot” could could do so much more than help you sew two pieces of fabric together! St. Patrick’s Day has arrived and I continue to merrily …
The short answer is a resounding YES! Of course, we can! Each one of us can easily “Quilt-A-Long” however, to be successful there are a couple of things you really need to do first. FIRST: Choose a QAL that aligns with your schedule and skill level and make a general assessment of the overall pattern …
