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SAQA Conference 2017-International Quilt Study Center and Museum in Lincoln, Nebraska
I feel wounded-somehow I accidentally erased most of my photos from the SAQA Conference in Lincoln, Nebraska! I have 4 useless surviving photos to try to capture/remember the experience. It hurts. I consider going to SAQA Conferences an investment in my career as a fiber artist. I come away each time with a richer, deeper…
Read MorePatsy Thompson’s Quilt Suspension System and a Beautiful Spring!
I received a note from a reader this week asking me about my experience using Patsy Thompson’s Quilt Suspension system-thank you for the note Betsy! I forgot that I had not written about my experience with Patsy’s system so I’m reporting in. The system is super simple and comes in 2 styles: System #1 ($94.99)…
Read More42 Hours to Pack?
I have wanted to do this for awhile and last month I finally did it-I kept tally of the activities and time I spent preparing for a recent 4-day gig in Tucson. You might be surprised to know what goes on behind the scenes for traveling quilt teachers! My prep for this engagement had some unique factors:…
Read MoreA Girl and Her Jeans
WARNING: Non-quilting post! I had a Fashion Moment while visiting Tucson a few weeks ago and I had to share. I know, I’m not exactly a fashion guru. But really, every woman needs a pair of flattering, well-fitted jeans, no? I have such a difficult time getting bottoms that fit. I’m oddly shaped with short parts, long…
Read MoreChilling with Quilting Arts TV!
It was an adventure to travel from sunny California to blustery Solon, Ohio (Cleveland area) for filming my segments for Quilting Arts TV. Look at this map! It was very odd to travel this light: I’ve arranged all my things by segment and this is all I took. I’m used to two 50 lb bags so this…
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