Archive for the Fun Category

It takes two

By Kimberly on June 2, 2022 / Alice Springs, Australia, Blue Calla Patterns, Boronia Bowler Bag, Continental M7, Friends, Fun, Janome M7 / 9 Comments

Sometimes we have to put our quilting or crafting on hold while we deal with a big life event or situation. Because we have been moving into a new-to-us home here in Australia — all while scheduling work to be done (electrical, painting, new cabinets, plumbing, etc.),

An EXCLUSIVE Quilting and Textile Art Studios Tour of Japan in 2023!

By Kimberly on May 16, 2022 / Friends, Fun, Holiday, Janome, Janome National Spokesperson, Japan 2023, Opulent Quilt Journeys, Sashiko, Travel and teaching / 2 Comments

A Personal Invitation I would like to personally invite you to join me on an EXCLUSIVE Quilting and Textile Art Studios Tour of Japan in 2023! Now that borders have opened and travel has resumed around the world, who’s ready to plan the most exciting, fun and

Sewing Retreat

By Kimberly on January 28, 2022 / 9450, Blessings, Cabin, Cats, Cheeto, Continental M7, Create, Friends, Fun, Guests, Home, Janome, Janome 9450, Janome M7, Janome National Spokesperson, Janome_Cat / 3 Comments

Last week, I experienced the restorative power of friendship and laughter with two dear friends who came for a sewing retreat here in my mountain studio. Words are simply inadequate to express how much this gift of time and the safe space to open up, be silly,

Amusing

By Kimberly on August 30, 2021 / Friends, Fun / 1 Comment

A friend shared the following with me recently and I thought it was too good not to share. These glorious insults are from an era “before” the English language got boiled down to 4-letter words. Enjoy! “He had delusions of adequacy.” — Walter Kerr “He has all

Bon Jour! Plus, a give-away

By Kimberly on June 3, 2021 / Cats, Clever Combo Quilts, Fabric, France, Friends, Fun, Giveaway, Janome National Spokesperson, Janome_Cat, SOLID-ISH, Solid-ish by TTFabric, Solidish, Timeless Treasures, Timeless Treasures Fabrics / 115 Comments

Bon Jour! A few weeks ago you may have seen a short little video I posted on Social Media about a new line of fabrics from Timeless Treasures called Bon Jour! I paired those pretty prints with several of my Solid-ish fabrics to create a “curated collection.”

Join me in Japan, 2022!

By Kimberly on April 15, 2021 / Friends, Fun, Janome, Janome National Spokesperson, Japan 2022 / 6 Comments

Now that it seems as though COVID and travel restrictions will eventually be in our rearview mirror, who’s ready to begin planning for travel in the future? I’m absolutely thrilled to invite YOU to join me from May 25 – June 4, 2022 as we will journey

The cozy time of year

By Kimberly on November 2, 2020 / Butterbeer Cookie Recipe, Family, FREE Pattern, Friends, Fun, Holiday / 10 Comments

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

The real story behind the money shot

By Kimberly on August 26, 2020 / American Quilter's Society, AQS QuiltWeek, Continental M7, Fun, Janome, Janome M7, Janome National Spokesperson, Solidish, Timeless Treasures / 37 Comments

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.

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