November block for my mother’s room at the care center is Turkey Tracks, the pieced version. It is another easy block and I used some older Jinny Beyer prints and stripe for a fall-like color scheme. I love mitering borders and it seemed the perfect …
This post is for those interested in the “Artistic Exploration” session in November. Photos show some examples of improvisational curved piecing. I will share how to do all of the examples but we will concentrate on two on November 7 at Arch Methodist Church from …
Who would guess that what was popular in needlework 90 years ago would be interesting today. Perhaps the slow stitch movement will revive the hand needlework of our ancestors as we slow our movements to contemplate the work of our (and their) hands. I wanted …
Pieces of the Past Piece of the past dyed, Radiating swirls and stars, Doilies of old, new. A cyanotype challenge. I used doilies to sun print on the chemically treated fabric and then used some of my damaged hand dyed doilies for accent. A …
I love visiting the Hickory Stick Quilt Shop in Hannibal where we live. The employees and owner are so friendly, know their merchandise and encourage creative thinking in quiltmaking as well as applaud the traditional. Today I spent a couple of hours there with the help of everyone working today as well as input from customers to gather fabrics for my next project. No, I haven’t finished things on the design board nor even close to finishing all that I have started but that doesn’t stop me when an idea strikes. I also had enjoyable conversation with customers from Michigan on a road trip to quilt shops. It was exhilarating for me because my husband’s recent bilateral knee surgery had kept me obligated to stay close to home or not gone for long. Thank you to all the independent quilt shops who truly value their customers, old and new, and generously support their work.
A couple of years ago one of the vendors at Hannibal’s Folk LIfe Festival had a marvelous display of mums in every color combination one could imagine. I took several photos thinking I would one day replicate them in some way, shape or form. Today …
NOthing like doing yoga in the morning on a deck at Kinderhook Retreat overlooking the lush farmland of Illinois. Relaxing and energizing, ready for a day of sewing with friends. People said shen I came down stairs I appeared to be a woman on a mission. I am, yoga relieved my back pain and I am ready for 12-14 hours of sewing whatever I choose. Have a great day.
Three years have passed since retirement. I have been enjoying doing what I want pretty much when I want but I am missing one aspect of my professional career. Having been an educator for over 35 years I am itching to get back into the …
