Commentary about works in progress, design & creativity
I like to teach basic quiltmaking using a sampler quilt format. I think it helps students ‘study’ the various techniques that are useful in quiltmaking. I also think that knowing various techniques makes quiltmakers more confident and able to figure out block construction without a pattern. Format: Classes are taught via Zoom or in person … Continue reading “Quilt Class and Teaching”
This review is LONG overdue! I have to apologize to Meg Cox for how long it took me to post it. She kindly sent me the book and I couldn’t let it go. I read and took notes and read again and enjoyed. Well, the time has come. Read through the review for something special! … Continue reading “Book Review: The Quilter’s Catalog”
People are coming up with fabulous stuffed pincushion-like items. I saw a chicken not too long ago that made me want to start a collection. Now Retro Mama has a pear. I want this pear, but I am terrible at stuffing things. They always come out misshapen and too soft. Perhaps I will have to … Continue reading “Please…I Need a Pear”
I am a lucky girl! I have such nice friends who give me presents sometimes. 😉 First, I got a gift certificate for some fabric. Above is what I bought. Dots, of course, but also some of Mark Lipinski’s Califon line. I like the delicate designs. Not sure how I will use it, but something … Continue reading “Additional Gifts from Near and Far”
Last week was a hard week, which culminated with me having to drive 3 hours north on Friday to go on a short vacation with my family. part of me wanted to go and part of me wanted to lay face down in my own bed all weekend. I wasn’t looking forward to the drive … Continue reading “Out and About near the Lake”
SF Girl By the Bay is a homey, nice feeling blog. She has some great pincushions she posted recently and a beautiful lamp made from trash. Patterns and designs are the basic “food” of quiltmaking. Print & Pattern shows all sorts of different designs from stationary, gift wrap, cards, etc. It has a bit of … Continue reading “Two New Blogs to Look At”