Quilting with plastic bags!
W hile at the European Patchwork Meeting I thought it would be a great idea to take a class. Classes had designated languages, since I am not fluent in anything but English (a fact of …
Visit to European Patchwork Meeting 2013
WOW, what a great event!! Glen and I have started a world quilting adventure with four days at the European Patchwork Meeting in the region of Alsace, France. After 32 hours of travel, a train …
Introducing Playtime quilt pattern
I would like to announce the release of my latest quilt pattern. I’ve called this new design Playtime as its intended for a baby room. The finished quilt size is 38 x 50 inches and …
Creating quilt fabric using resist Dyeing
Inspired by the book Glen gave me for Christmas, Visual Texture on Fabric by Lisa Kerpoe, I decided to take advantage of a long weekend at our country retreat to try my hand at a …
California Dreaming
I recently had occasion to make a trip to California. While there, I engaged in a bit of retail therapy (of course) and visited as many quilt shops as I could fit into my trip. …
Journal Covers – painting with thread
I recently found myself in a Journal making frenzy and thought I might share it with you. I made my first Journal cover a couple of years ago and I loved it. There are many …
Introducing Flower Power bed quilt pattern
The challenges of using large print fabrics in your quilts! December was the month to complete my new bed sized quilt pattern using Stephanie Brandenburg’s DayDreams III Flower Bomb fabric. This fabric is a riot …
Tropical light can inspire quilt designs
Tropical light – another source of inspiration in quilt fabric selection! Inspiration takes many forms. Glen and I recently took a week off and flew to Port Douglas in tropical Far North Queensland for a …