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  • May 9, 2011

    Being Inspired By Color

    Lately, I have been thinking a lot about color and how we become inspired to use it in our quilts. I think partly it is because Spring is in full bloom now and there is lots of color to be seen everywhere.

  • May 4, 2011

    It’s a Swirled World (At least for me!)

    Are you a swirl girl? Dotty for polka dots? Flipped over florals? Is there one motif/type of fabric that consistently grabs you when you visit a quilt shop? For me, it’s swirls. I can’t tell you how many quilts, quilt backs and throw pillows that I’ve made sport a swirled print somewhere.

  • April 27, 2011

    HOT Blocks, Trusty Tools and a Fabric Miser

    Paper piecing…it’s one of those love-hate techniques that always seems to elicit a strong response. I happen to love it, but even though I’m a fan, I admit it has its frustrating moments. Let me walk you through a recent evening involving a paper piecing project.

  • April 20, 2011

    Show Us Your Mess and Win!

    So often the road block to eliminating disorganization is knowing where to start and what to aim for–is there really a home for everything? How can I make my tools and supplies conveniently user friendly? Thanks to the folks at C&T Publishing and Carolyn Woods’ new book Organizing Solutions for Every Quilter, we’ve got some answers.

  • April 15, 2011

    I Met a Moose…

    Running a bit ‘silly’ here — getting ready for market, preparing ALL the plans for a new cabin we’re about to break ground on, and numerous trips to check on / visit / help both Moms. I’m really having fun designing Northwoods quilts that will ultimately be enjoyed in our soon to be built Yaak River cabin.

  • April 14, 2011

    Five Questions with Kaye England

    Kaye has been described as a colorful individual generating enthusiasm and excitement in her work and having great fun in the process. Recently, Quilt magazine spoke with designer Kaye England, whose ”Star Light” quilt graces the cover of our June-July issue.

  • April 13, 2011

    A Room with a View…

    This is my favorite time of year in my studio. Not only is the temperature perfect, but I have a gorgeous flowering tree of some kind outside one set of windows.

  • April 6, 2011

    Fabric Shopping Bliss

    The next best thing to fabric shopping for yourself is going along with someone else: You get all the joy of browsing, imagining the possibilities, and matching up prints with both a pattern and a color scheme. But the actual purchase doesn’t affect your wallet at all!

  • April 2, 2011

    A Bit of a Gadget Girl

    Yes, I must admit it, I love any new tool that makes quilting a little bit quicker and easier. Unfortunately, there are tons on the market, so which products are worth having and truly make quilting more enjoyable? I have several favorites that I have been using recently and love. All of these are rulers and I will show you some of the quilts that I have made.

  • March 30, 2011

    School’s in Session!

    I’ve had several conversations lately about learning to sew and quilt. My sister-in-law, a friend, and a friend’s daughter have all recently expressed interest in learning. And slight segue here…check out my sister-in-law’s first project, made with (she says ”alot”) of help from a sewing friend: It’s a superhero cape for my son. So cute!

  • March 23, 2011

    Breaking out the leftovers…

    I am an obsessive fabric scrap saver. My rule: If it’s over 2” square, I save it. My studio is overflowing with colored bins of sorted fabric-from fat quarters to leftover strips from past projects to those small squares…

  • March 15, 2011

    Time Change, Business Trips, & More

    Is anyone else still yawning from the Daylight Savings time change this past weekend? I love the extra hour in fall, but somehow this spring adjustment always comes on a busy weekend and steals an hour of precious sleep!

  • March 11, 2011

    Love Those Silks

    So if you haven’t tried using silks yet, you should give it a go! I know that you will love them. But don’t forget that lightweight fusible interfacing, you will be glad that you did!!

  • February 18, 2011

    Snow…a four letter word

    So last summer, when sweat was dripping off the end of my nose and making large wet rings on my quilt as I was busy binding, I did think of those words with longing, almost the same longing as the words “dark chocolate” and “ice cream” elicit. But now – now, the word “snow” is a four letter word. Winter wonderland – I just wonder when it is going to end!

  • February 16, 2011

    Are you stuck inside this winter?

    Hank will become multi-talented as he acquires knowledge.  He’s already learned how to chase spools (empty!) and loves to fling fabric in the air (scraps from the cutting table).  He’s discovered the hum of the sewing machine makes perfect background noise while he snoozes inside my sewing table – behind the base of my machine.  

  • February 7, 2011

    What’s With This Weather!?

    We design quilts for QUILT magazine and often work with Fabri-Quilt fabrics. When we got an emergency e-mail from Lisa Ruble of QUILT for a quilt for an upcoming issue, we got on the phone to our Fabri-Quilt contact (Anne) to find out if they had fabric that we could have in our hands in a day.

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