I have never visited a warm climate in winter. I remember my parents piling us into a station wagon as kids (without seat belts and all of us vying for a peek out the back windows) but it was so cold in Florida over Christmas break that my dad vowed never to do it again. […] Read More...

When I was planning out my year ahead, one of my big goals was to finish up my workshop quilts. All of them and, given the number, that would be my year. But when prompted by a reputable person (more about this later), I really didn’t have a good reason to complete workshop […] Read More...

This is a great way to start 2013 with one workshop exercise completely pieced. I was unable to make the last cut as I only have one cutting mat here which is only 24×36. Well, I could have done it but I really didn’t want to make that last cut in error. […] Read More...

I am deep in week two of my online class given by Lisa Call. The past two weeks I have buried myself in reading information, thinking time, consistent journaling and actual work. Last week we began by setting a theme or inspiration for our series and set parameters for ourselves: how large […] Read More...

I have to laugh-really laugh. My family is great although just doesn’t know what to do with me at times. I asked them what they thought of my latest handmade gift. Child #1: Yes, I think that anyone would be glad to get something handmade. Good job, Mom. Child #2: What is it? (This is […] Read More...

I am just moving along on making those Christmas gifts one at a time. I wisely knew my sister’s quilt would take me the longest so that is what I have focused on the past few days. There is a little bit of unsewing needing to be done on a few crooked lines. […] Read More...

It was the start of a series. I have a whole journal full of sketches surrounding this little simple ‘L” block. Many ideas -of where to go next. I started on it this summer and the top was done. When I started quilting it , the machine started chewing it up and I […] Read More...

I know that January did not exactly look like a productive month if I am just looking at my quilt production. I set a yearly goal of finishing three pieces each month. Doesn’t matter the size but just finished. So close on two pieces but so close doesn’t count. I have […] Read More...

I have finished two quilts this week from beginning to end. Lots of fun but lots of time, as you well know! I have one more to bind to achieve my week one goal. Well, I had a moment of panic when I realize that I had committed to 10 total by the end of […] Read More...