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Vermont Quilt Festival 2020

By Kimberly on February 11, 2020 / 9450, Dave LaValley, Friends, Fun, Janome, Janome 9450, Janome M7, Janome National Spokesperson, Vermont Quilt Festival / 1 Comment

Today, I’m sharing a post by VQF! Instructor Spotlight: Kimberly Einmo Taking a class with Kimberly Einmo is an absolute must! Not only does she share her expertise on precision piecing and efficient cutting, but she ignites inspiration and excitement for your next project. VQF welcomes Kimberly

Janome Drop-In Shop Stop #10

By Kimberly on February 2, 2020 / 9450, Continental M7, Elna Press, ElnaPress 850, Janome, Janome 15000, Janome 9450, Janome M7, Janome National Spokesperson, Janome Shop Stop / 2 Comments

I visited extended family in Ohio recently and while I was there, I thought it would be fun to visit the local Janome dealer in the area. So on a rather cold, blustery, Ohio morning, I stopped by Pins and Needles in Middleburg. When I pulled into

Our secret conversation

By Kimberly on January 18, 2020 / Cross Stitch, Family, Hope, Love, Mom / 19 Comments

My Mom and I share a little secret. We have little “meetings of the minds” where we share heart-to-heart communication on a regular basis. Considering she passed away more than four years ago, you might think I’m a bit quirky to make such a statement. But she

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 / 11 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 / 18 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