Sometimes I just can’t help myself and quilt every little bit of a quilt. I like that too. Did you know that I am a Gemini, I can change my mind at any time, no notice required.So quilting Tulips was...
When I teach my small art quilts I always talk about the final quilting on my designs. Deciding on the quilt design is the hardest part of quilting for me. I love picking colors, I love making the de...
I am proud and happy to live in such a great country. I made this little quilt for the first time over 20 years ago. It hangs on my front door from Memorial Day to Labor Day. All the fabrics have hel...
Now, Get 81 Machine Stitching Tips Youve heard the old adage “practice makes perfect,” right? The same goes for free-motion stitching. It takes time, patience, and commitment to get those stitches sm...
If only I was a supreme being, think of all the exotic flowers I could make.Well, I kind of am. I can make my flowers anyway I want, any color I want, any shape I want and any size I want. They can h...
The weather here in Chicago land has turned really nice. We are enjoying warm and sunny days with very little humidity. A real gift.That will all change as the summer progresses, but we aren’t in sum...
I struggle with the names of my quilts.Some people are so lyrical, but for me language does not come easily. I see the world in images not words. When I made this quilt I polled my blog readers to ge...
There has been some discussion lately about what is an “ART” quilt.It is my understanding that an art quilt is any quilt that is not a “traditional” quilt made from standard blocks or patterns....
I love trees and leaves, I know I have mentioned that before. I am constantly looking at them when I am out walking or driving. And they are in my work everywhere.Lois bought the hand dyed fabric kit...
You can now watch my interview about my prize winning quilt at the QUILT SHOW. In this video, Frieda Anderson (Episode 705) talks about her amazing quilt, Woodland Treasure, which took home a ribbon ...
How to transfer a design without reversing it.This is very easy with fusible web on the back of your fabric. WonderUnder is on sale on my website this month.Follow along the pictures below. This is f...
As you may know I am a fuser. In fact I am a member of the Chicago School of Fusing. I am Dean of Technology.As Dean of Technology I help with all technical issues. I will now help you apply fusible ...
Quilting Arts has a new venture. They are always coming up with new stuff. And here it is…Welcome to the premier issue of Surface Explorations! This eMag presents an interactive look at surface desig...
The National Quilt Museum in Paducah KY is a wonderful place. I enjoy visiting it every year when I go to the show.They make sure that each year they have many of the different show winners on displa...
I got in trouble showing you all the video of the quilts at the AQS show. There was a complaint by someone so I have removed the video. I was only trying to show the people who don’t get to attend th...
My view of Paducah. Enjoy.A view of the quilt show
Flash mob in Paducah KY AQS 2012 What a great way to start the show. This was so much fun and we all danced around a little bit. Enjoy.
rainjerette is the lucky winner today. She will receive a free copy of my pattern Petite Trilliums and a fat quarter of green fabric. Green is my favorite. WoWo. Please email me your snail mail addre...
Don’t forget to leave your comments for a chance to win. The give away this week is my Trilliums pattern along with a fat quarter yard of fabric. I will announce the winner on Monday. Happy Quilting.
We all have to eat sometime and eating with friends seems so much more fun then eating alone.Being at the quilt show is no different. It is what I love the most about coming to the AQS show in Paduca...
I am happy to announce that my quilt “’Woodland Secrets” won an award last night at the AQS show in Paducah KY!!! I am doing the happy dance all over Paducah. In the booth - Laura and I are here at t...
I received these pictures and email from one of my students-Turid- in Norway.It is always so nice to see where my little quilts end up living and to see projects that students do after class.Tha...
Yvonne was the eighteenth commenter of the week and is the lucky winner of a my slightly used Tablet Keeper directions and a 1/2 yard of special dyed fabric. This weeks winner will receive a free pat...
I have spent many hours this week cleaning the gunk out of my garden.There is a big oak tree in the neighbors yard that hangs over my garden and drops oak leaves throughout the fall and winter into m...
After I have finished designing my fused quilt tops and before I layer them with batting and backing fabric to make them into a quilt sandwich, I make sure I steam set the fused quilt surface.This se...
Remember this?Are you ready to make one yourself?I think it is time to share.This week and next I will be giving away parts to make this Tablet Keeper for yourself.This was a fun project to do, and m...
Georgie and I go for a walk everyday, rain or shine, unless I am traveling.Some of the benefits I get as an artist from my daily walks are -1. It makes me stop and think. Regular stops are usef...
Staying organized is definitely one of my biggest challenges. Having lots of draws and shelves helps me with that challenge. I wish I had even more table and shelf space, but the ones that I do have ...
Research has shown that the right side of the brain is where the creative soul resides. The nonverbal, spatial, visual all live in the right side of the brain.Prairie Grass TriptychI hang out on...
Rather than Easter Eggs, lets Dye Fabric.This is a fun class to take. It is based on my book Fabric to Dye For.So many people, I think would like to take a dyeing class but are afraid it will be mess...
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