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I’ve joined a gang.

By Kimberly on January 15, 2020 / Blessings, Friends, Fun, Quilt Shop / 4 Comments

Every gal needs a group of cronies where she can ‘belong’ and I’m no exception. Thankfully, I have found my gang and we’re calling ourselves the Stitchin’ Babes Roadies. (Cue: giggles.) Remember a couple of weeks ago when I hosted the kit cutting party here at my

What’s in your notions cup?

By Kimberly on January 12, 2020 / American Quilter Magazine, American Quilter's Society, Notions Caddy / 4 Comments

I just love it when readers of American Quilter Magazine (and in particular, my column, Stray Threads) write to comment about the column or share their tips and ideas with me. I welcome comments, correspondence and compliments and am reachable through email at moc.omnieylrebmiknull@ylrebmiK. In the January,

Same time, next year……. in JAPAN!

By Kimberly on January 6, 2020 / Great International Tokyo Quilt Festival, Japan 2021, Opulent Quilt Journeys / 6 Comments

I’m thrilled to announce that around this time next year, I’ll be leading a fabulous textile tour to Japan and I am personally inviting YOU to join me on this amazing trip! I’m sure you all know how much I love to combine my enthusiasm for quilting

An SOS answered

By Kimberly on January 2, 2020 / Blessings, Friends, Fun / 10 Comments

I’m not one who likes to ask for help. But recently, I found myself facing a task which seemed was so monumental I decided I needed to send out an SOS for help. And I’m so happy a small army of quilters armed with rotary cutters came

My “more or less list”……and ONE WORD

By Kimberly on December 28, 2019 / Family, Momentum, ONE WORD / 8 Comments

A new year and a new decade is just around the corner. I’ve been thinking of things I’d like to do (or not do, as the case may be) beginning in 2020. I wouldn’t call them “resolutions” exactly, but things which will enhance my life and happiness

Just in time….

By Kimberly on December 24, 2019 / Blessings, Cheeto, Christmas, Continental M7, Friends, Fun, Holiday, Janome, Janome M7, Janome National Spokesperson / 17 Comments

…for Christmas! I can’t believe I started this festive and fun quilt just a couple of weeks ago. I never dreamed it would be completely finished (with three days left to spare) before Christmas! The design is a variation of my Arrowheads quilt pattern that I debuted

A gentle evening.

By Kimberly on December 18, 2019 / Christmas, Family / 6 Comments

Christmas is exactly one week from today. I can’t believe how quickly the holiday season has flown by. Do you feel ready for Christmas? We’ve kept busy, and I’ve been fighting a nasty upper respiratory bug and bronchitis all the while getting ready for the big day. But

Cheeto for charity

By Kimberly on December 7, 2019 / Cheeto, Christmas / 5 Comments

During this hectic holiday season are you still trying to find the perfect Christmas gift for the person who has everything? Would you like to find just the right present and know that 100% of the money you spend would go to help a very worthy cause?

Remembering Bill

By Kimberly on November 25, 2019 / Family / 28 Comments

My brother, Bill, passed away one week ago. He was 70 years old. His passing has hit me very hard emotionally. From the time we found out he was battling cancer until he passed away was only 15 days. I’m still trying to process everything and it’s

The truest friend

By Kimberly on October 22, 2019 / Cousins, Family / 5 Comments

I really should be working. I’m knee-deep in preparations for the “Super Bowl event” of quilting which begins in three days: Quilt Market / Threads of Success Conference / Quilt Festival, in Houston, TX. This year, I’m presenting 4 different lectures and teaching 6 days of sold