In Progress: Marabou Stork 2
A few weeks ago I introduced a new quilt I’m working on. For now I’m calling “him” Oscar the Marabou stork. (Feel free to submit more formal title ideas in the comments below.) … Read More
Two stories: One About My Fabric Life, One About My Family Life
Telling My Story At the end of last year I was asked by Brenda Smoak (via referral from friend and fellow quilt teacher, Rose Hughes) to participate in her blog that … Read More
Quilt Stories: Polka Dodo
“Polka Dodo,” a bird with an attitude, even though he’s extinct. At some point in their creation, my quilts take on a life and personality of their own—like children. This … Read More
In Progress: Marabou Stork for Special Exhibit at IQF
Big announcement! Guess what?! I’m having my own special exhibit in at the Houston International Quilt Festival from October 29 through November 6th!! This is very exciting for me (did you … Read More
Choosing Fabric for Fabric Collage
Of course, while I must admit that I have such a broad taste in color and design that my husband sometimes says it amounts to no taste at all (I prefer to describe my taste as “eclectic”), I do have some broad guidelines for how I select fabric. If I had to break it down, I might use the following criteria: color, pattern, scale, and quantity.
On the Road: Kalispell, MT 2016
When one thinks of quilting meccas, I guess Kalispell, Montana, isn’t the first place to spring to mind. However, I am one of a number of quilting teachers who return … Read More
Quilt Stories: “Samuelsaurus Rex”
A portrait of my son gave me the freedom to experiment with a new style of creating fabric collage quilts.
On the Road: Harpswell, ME—June 2016 Summertime Collage Quilt Retreat
This week I give the students in my recent Summertime Quilt Retreat a chance to shine—such as Joanne Hannon Shaw and her flower bedecked feline above. Last week my husband … Read More
Summertime Quilt Retreat: What’s It Like?
What’s it like to take one of my classes? In this week’s post, my husband Tom interviews a student at my Summertime Quilt Retreat, following her progress through the four days of class.
Quilt Stories: Tickled Pink
Before I was the crocodile quilt lady, I was known by some as the pink rhino quilt lady. Between teaching, home life, and other commitments, I have averaged one big piece per … Read More