Quilt Blocking for the Insane
I must be insane if the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results. This will be the fourth time I will block “Morning Breeze” and I think I have finally figured out the problem. Each time I blocked this quilt I would find new, dark smudgy spots […]
Two Donations and My Classes in Houston!
I’ve got two donation quilts that are soon to find new homes: one is currently in the SAQA Auction going on now and one I’m sending off to Houston today for auction in late October. The Studio Art Quilt Associates annual Benefit Auction is underway-you’ll want to check it out. This year over 421 pieces […]
Tutorial-Applying a Quilt Hanging Sleeve
So how do I apply a hanging sleeve to the back of my quilts? Glad you asked! I have learned the hard way that this final step in finishing my quilts cannot be rushed. It pays off to be mindfulwhen I’m attaching the hanging sleeve to the quilt. Start by choosing the right fabric for […]
Two Quick Quilts-Kinda
I just can’t work intensely for too long or I’ll burn out. Fearful of the Big Burn Out, I grabbed a charity quilt and a quick wall hanging to break the cycle. Both are for my local guild, the Folsom Quilt and Fiber Guild. Like most guilds, we make charity quilts for various organizations and […]
Yes, I Am Easily Amused
I get the biggest kick out of the antics of my plantings-probably more than a normal person should! Case-in-point: it’s ridiculous what one of my larger succulents has done over the summer. So this is the scene of the crime. I wanted something tall for one of my outdoor succulent pots. I found this guy […]
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