Neglected…. Isn’t this tomato just nasty looking? I never knew tomatoes could grow “hair.” But that’s what happens when left alone and forgotten on my kitchen window sill. Like my tomatoes, I am a little behind in updating the blog. So sorry! It’s been awhile since I last posted.
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Introducing a sneak peak of my new book, Jelly Roll Quilts & More! Jelly Rolls, Honey Buns, Layer Cakes, and other pre-cut fabric packs are the hottest trend in quilt making today and like me, I know you all just can’t resist these delectable textile treats! But
Read more →Exactly twenty-one years ago today…. I became a “Mrs.” On that day, I married my best friend. Guess what? He still is. Only moreso. Looking back, it sure has been an amazing twenty-one years. Thanks, honey. I’m truly looking forward to the next twenty-one — and hopefully,
Read more →Click on over to the American Quilter Magazine blog and check it out; but then come right back here….. Pretty cool, huh? I was very excited that Chris Brown, Executive Editor for American Quilter Magazine featured these two readers’ gorgeous quilts on the AQS blog recently and I
Read more →You are warmly invited to join me on a quilters’ cruise extraordinaire! You all know I love to travel. Besides quilting, traveling the world is one of my most favorite things to do in life. Kent and I are the perfect traveling buddies — and guides! He’s so ‘culture
Read more →Have you heard the big news? (It sure seems big to me. Grin.) Have you seen the newest issue of Mark Lipinski’s Quilter’s Home Magazine? Subscribers received their issues in the mail a couple of weeks ago. But now, it’s finally available for sale on newsstands! My super-thoughtful
Read more →There’s nothing quite like getting together with a dear old friend. I sure missed this buddy of mine! I admit: way too much time has passed since I sat down with my BSF (Bernina sewing friend). This past weekend we got reaquainted. Even with all the deadlines and emails that
Read more →I’ve been tossing and turning at night. Losing sleep (seriously). I promised to post photos from all you mystery quilt sleuths who have been so thoughtful and taken the time to email or send me photos of your finished tops and/or quilts. You’ve all been really terrific
Read more →In case you were wondering, or if you haven’t tried using any of my rulers yet, my signature methods are terrific. (Really!) NO MATH, NO WASTED FABRIC, NO STRESS! I got such a kick out of making this sign today. I’m still giggling….. Happy Monday everyone.
Read more →In my previous blog I mentioned that my boys surprised me with some of the books from my “reading wish list” for my birthday. Notice a theme? Well, quite honestly it all began in last month when I went to see the movie, Julie and Julia. It
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