In last week’s Throwback Thursday, I revisited the first step in fabric collage: making a pattern. So this week I’m following up with the next step: choosing your fabric. When … Read More
I’ve taught at Empty Spools Seminars at Asilomar Conference Grounds in Pacific Grove, California since 2009. That’s ten years of students—and many years I’ve taught two sessions. At 20 students … Read More
I can’t emphasize enough how important it is to get your pattern (or design) drawn accurately before you start piecing your fabric collage quilt. In this week’s Throwback Thursday, we … Read More
This is my 10 year anniversary of teaching at Empty Spools Seminars. Held at the beautiful Asilomar State Park on the Monterey Peninsula in Pacific Grove, California, Empty Spools has … Read More
This Saturday’s regular weekly post will feature my first 2019 session at Empty Spools Seminars. To prep you for that post, this Throwback Thursday provides links to all my past … Read More
This video update of my “Twilight” Quilt Story was recorded while I had the quilt back for my show at the New England Quilt Museum in November 2018. The quilt … Read More
I started my career in fabric collage—and evolved my way of working—doing portraits of people. Portraits are challengingly particular in that a portrait is meant to look like someone. When you’re … Read More
There’s nothing more satisfying than seeing the lightbulb go on. As a teacher of fabric collage, when a student gets it, I experience a rush, a flood of endorphins. And … Read More
I love getting feedback from my students about my fabric collage classes. Hearing what works, what sticks in their minds, what they learn after hearing it once, and what I … Read More
I’m sort of getting used to the flight to Australia. This was my third trip Down Under, and while modern air travel is never a joyful experience, I know what … Read More