Spring Fling
The birds are so happy. They are singing such a happy song and have been since before dawn. A sure sign of spring along with the fact that we are sleeping with our windows open the last few nights (in our south Teas winter home). …
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Something Stitched While the Windmill Watched
This past week I had the opportunity to chat with the two sisters who authored the book “While the Windmill Watched”. It’s their story of growing up in the 50’s in North Dakota but it has sparked such interest that they now do a recorded …
Correction in my book “Hand Me Down Quilts”
Correction for Hand Me Down Quilts: On page 19 there is an omission of yardage required for the cream print used in the Pathways quilt. You will need 5/8 yard of the cream print. My apologies for the inconvenience.
Ending 2023 in the Red
We all know that ending the year “in the red” is not necessarily a positive term. But in the case of fabric dyeing it has been a good thing. I was trying some different folds and a different method of dyeing some fabric squares. Twenty-four …
Quilts, Quilts, Quilts
I have spent most of September enjoying quilt shows in three different states, vending at one. The Des Moines Area Quilt Guild (Iowa) quilt show is one of the best “local” shows. The variety of quilts from art to artful to traditional with special exhibits …
A Bit About Dyeing
Dyeing Vintage Linens There are as many ways to dye fabrics, fibers and textiles as there are reasons to do so. I love to dye linens and needlework made many years ago, now abandoned or relegated to drawers, never to be used. My two favorite …
Redbuds Bloom in Spring
As much as I love dogwood blooming in the spring, I also love the bright magenta of the redbuds that dot the roadsides near my rural home. They, of course, have just inspired a quilt as I reviewed all the related colors in my stash. …
Fabric to Dye For
Dyed and delicious It’s no secret that I love dyeing fabric and other textiles, especially vintage needlework and linens. I also love sharing the process via an educational workshop that has become quite popular. The second in Iowa this year is coming up Thursday, June …
Sunlight in the Window
My newest project in Love of Quilting May/June 2023. Look for the magazine on newsstands. It features a dimensional mock cathedral window border. I love using that technique for borders as well as for accent within a quilt design. The center block is a pieced …