Spring Fever

Spring Fever

Spring is different this year for many.  We live in the country near the Mississippi River and find it quite relaxing to take a walk every morning without the fear of having to distance from anyone.  Being retired we find it unnecessary to have to 

Down Memory Lane

Down Memory Lane

The Piecemakers By The Bay Quilt Show in Rockport, Texas is in the books.  The pattern I designed for their fundraising quilt is available as a pattern.  If you have an interest in purchasing you can contact me at my email address knowing that all 

Trio of tops

Trio of tops

Thank you to my Airstream friends for modeling the tops that I ice dyed. Colors are reminiscent of the Southwest scenic views we have experienced on our two month caravan.

Southwest Inspirational Adventures

Southwest Inspirational Adventures

  Southwest Inspirational Vistas Hand stitching projects have been the norm while spending the last month and a half traveling the southwest and have yet another month to go. My head is already bursting with ideas, with mental sketches of the shapes and textures needed 

Southwest Sun

Southwest Sun

Posts for the next two months will come as we travel through the four corner area of the southwest USA. My 2018 Mystery Quilt was made with this trip in mind so I took photos this morning as the sun was rising on our campground 

Green Space

Green Space

Green Space is a work in progress, created using Denise Burkitt’s Art Excursions by Windham.  Love the very large art prints of the line!!  Tried cutting them up to discover the color play and it was way too busy.  The busy-ness reminded me of city 

A Different Perspective

A Different Perspective

Differing Perspective For months I have wanted to find a unique way to use a particular border fabric from Art Gallery Fabrics. The abstract floral design that stood out was in the center of the fabric with dark background on each selvage. I was fussy 

Fabric Marbling Workshop Rescheduled

Fabric Marbling Workshop Rescheduled

Well, the Mississippi River has kept us landlocked for two weeks causing the canceling of the workshop in early June.  I have rescheduled with the new information posted below followed by photo of a sampling of patterns to be explored. Marbling Workshop I have set 

America’s Hometown Pattern help

America’s Hometown Pattern help

Photos may help to clarify how I bound the edges of the paddle wheel on my pattern “America’s Hometown”. I hope you enjoy the pattern and appreciate any feedback. I do not access the website every day or sometimes even not every week so personal 

Inspiration Starter–Old Quilt, New Tote

Inspiration Starter–Old Quilt, New Tote

I acquired an old quilt with the Missouri Daisy pattern a few years ago. It was in very sad shape but the pattern intrigued me since we had recently moved to Missouri from Iowa. I managed to salvage several blocks for potential repurposing, but no