Archive for the Fun Category

Cogitating

By Kimberly on July 7, 2020 / Cheeto, Continental M7, Family, Flying Geese, FREE Pattern, Friends, Fun, Janome, Janome M7, Janome National Spokesperson / 14 Comments

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

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

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

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

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

Janome Drop-In Shop Stop #9

By Kimberly on October 6, 2019 / Friends, Fun, Janome, Janome 15000, Janome 9400, Janome 9450, Janome M7, Janome National Spokesperson, Janome Shop Stop / 9 Comments

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

Birthdays and More

By Kimberly on September 9, 2019 / Blessings, Create, Family, Friends, Fun / 17 Comments

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

The magic of ordinary days

By Kimberly on September 3, 2019 / Family, Fun, Home / 6 Comments

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

Try adding a little tempting texture Part 1 (plus a free applique block to try!)

By Kimberly on March 5, 2019 / 9450, Create, FREE Pattern, Friends, Fun, Janome, Janome 9400, Janome 9450, Janome National Spokesperson / 8 Comments

I’ve been working on a new quilt recently which I hope to share very soon. If you follow me on social media (Facebook at Kimberly Einmo or Instagram at keinmo) you may have seen sneak peeks of this sunny, ‘fruity’ project I’ve been stitching. In the process,

A lovely Sunday

By Kimberly on March 4, 2019 / Blessings, Family, Fun, Mr. Kim / 15 Comments

We had planned to get so much work done this past weekend. We have taxes to prepare and file. We have seemingly dozens of deadlines calling our names. We have chores to do around the house. And it has been raining lately. A lot. Long-time residents of