Last night, the clocks turned back one hour. For the next two months, the days will grow shorter and twilight will come sooner each evening. I always look forward to this time of year with great anticipation. Why? Because of something the Danish call “Hygge.” The word
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I hinted I had a new quilt in the works back in February. As I pieced the blocks, I posted a few sneak peeks. After I finished the quilt top, I shared a picture of it in my rearranged studio during the early weeks of the pandemic.
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The definition of cogitate is: “To think deeply about something; meditate or reflect.” I’ve been cogitating. It’s hard to believe the last time I wrote a blog post was in May. The Covid-19 pandemic, turmoil, social unrest, and changes in our world have been truly mind-boggling in the
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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
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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
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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
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…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
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I’ve been on the road teaching for guilds and at industry events a lot lately. One of the benefits of my busy travel schedule is it affords me the unique opportunity to visit Janome dealers around the country, sometimes unexpectedly! Just last week we flew into Dulles
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First, Kent and I want to sincerely thank everyone — more than 150 of you — for sending so many beautiful cards to help Kent celebrate his 60th birthday! (And dozens and dozens more of you posted loving comments to him on Facebook!) It was more appreciated
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To say this summer has been a whirlwind of travel and events would be an understatement. Not that I’m complaining. We’ve spent time with many wonderful folks who share our passion and love for creativity, quilting and pets and it has been a true blessing in our
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