THREE, two, one

THREE, two, one

Great quilting!! Wait til you see the whole quilt, Quick and Easy Quilts, June/July issue.

Spring Tulips

Spring Tulips

Tulip Bouquet I was sidetracked on finishing this project because of another project that had a publication deadline. So here it is a week later, completed except for the beading I want to do. Of course, the beads I want to use are not available 

February/March Inspiration

February/March Inspiration

What a difference a week makes! Living in south Texas during the winter makes one reasonably think of mild temps and sunny days. By now we all know there was a major deviation from that assumption. We were one of the lucky ones who never 

Easy, almost healthy dessert

Easy, almost healthy dessert

Easy, almost healthy dessert When you dont want a heavy dessert but need that “something sweet” try this. Works for a snack as well. Heat 8 oz.. cream cheese and 3/4 cup of brown sugar in the microwave for about 30 seconds. Stir after heating 

Valentine Love Muffins

Valentine Love Muffins

Love Muffins Did you exchange valentines when you were in grade school.? Do you prepare a special meal for the special person in your life on Valentine’s Day? Combine your cooking skills and your quilting skills for a special Valentine’s Day 2021. I made this 

Reflecting Around the Block

Reflecting Around the Block

From September of 2018 to March 2020 I offered a mystery quilt workshop called Around the Block. Visiting a friend today I noticed her finished quilt from that workshop hanging in her entry way and was reminded about the variety of looks that are generated 

Today’s project

Today’s project

Have avoided designing and accessing designs that included a compass but am finding it’s not so hard!! Taking my time, accuracy counts!!

Inspiration Starter for November

Inspiration Starter for November

Vintage Inspiration Repurposing a dresser scarf can make a quick and easy accessory for the guest bedroom. I dyed this scarf in a pastel coral and aqua. Cut the embroidery that was still usable to adorn the fronts of pillows. Of course it would make 

New Workshops/Programs

New Workshops/Programs

Check out my programs and workshops page to see two new workshops added for presentation at your guild or group. One is on learning the process of making a mock cathedral window project by making a small table clover or wall hanging in  your choice 

Fall Inspiration Starter

Fall Inspiration Starter

Fall Inspiration For a change of pace from deadline sewing I turned back to a scrap stash WIP. I find it very freeing to unwind with this “made fabric” project when concentration on a project becomes too tense and stressful. Heaven knows we quilters have