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Quick Gifts and a Book Review
I spent Christmas in Tucson with my youngest son and husband. As luck would have it, the first day we were there my son had to work. So I did my duty (woe is me!) and toured every local quilt shop-all 4 of them. It was fun to explore and see what was new and…
Read MoreTab Hauler and a Golden Mommy Moment
I am just too cool to carry my new tablet around in a plain black carrier: Seriously, this is just unacceptable. I purchased this carrier just to protect it and carry it from place to place. It’s just so ugly and pedestrian. But I didn’t want to spend a week creating a whole new carrier…
Read MoreFree Motion Quilted Radiance Christmas Stocking
I’m beginning to think about Christmas! My local quilt shop, Meissner’s in Folsom, recently began to stock Radiance fabric . Radiance is a Robert Kaufman fabric that is 55% cotton and 45% silk. I love the sheen of Radiance and use it frequently in my work. But it was languishing on their shelves and I…
Read MoreA Tailgate Critique
I had a “Tailgate Critique” yesterday! How did that happen?? Read on. I am Co-Rep for the NorCA/NorNV region of Studio Art Quilt Associates. We held our quarterly meeting on Wednesday in Danville, a San Francisco Bay area community about a 2 hour drive from my home. One of the very best things about the…
Read MoreHouston International Quilt Festival 2013-Part 1-The Experience
I am still trying to wrap my head around all the overwhelming emotions, activities and experiences I had while at the Houston International Quilt Festival last week. I taught 2 full day classes and presented at 3 other events during the 5 days I was there. I’m exhausted this morning as I write this-in a…
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