It is ScrapHappy Day, the 15th of the month, when we spotlight our scrappy projects. Scrap Project This month I finally constructed a proper design wall, of two insulation board panels covered with… Continue reading
It has been seven years since I bought this scrappy vintage top, and I finally got it hand-quilted. I estimate it took me at least 60 hours, and I did very minimal quilting,… Continue reading
Sorting through the books and magazines from my recent auction haul, I have found some wonderful things that I hope will bring a smile to your face. I love the colors, the poses,… Continue reading
I live near about 4 million other people, and it turns out, a lot of them have recently inherited a house and they want it cleaned out to sell. Rather than hire a… Continue reading
Another quarterly reveal for the online art quilt group, The Endeavourers. This time the theme was “Harmony,” and I had a hard time coming up with a design. I wanted something that said,… Continue reading
So far this year I have read three textile books. Two of them even have the same title! but they are very different in tone and topic. Most of the time, my reading… Continue reading
Throughout the many years of my weaving life, I have always loved to create mixed warps from odds and ends of yarn. I love seeing the interactions of the different colors and textures… Continue reading
It is time for the quarterly reveal day for the online art quilt group, The Endeavourers. This time our theme was “Patterns in Nature.” It took me a while to come up with… Continue reading
I first heard of habit tracking in an online art retreat. The idea, as presented by the session leader, was simple — choose a habit you would like to build — for example, working… Continue reading
In late October, my sewing student W. asked if she could come back for some more lessons. Her grandmother had gotten a new rug, and she was inspired to make a Christmas tree skirt… Continue reading
