I’ve given quite a bit of thought to scissors. While I have pretty much stuck with the same model and brand my whole career—Gingher 6-inch appliqué scissors (above)—I have tried … Read More
My fabric collage class in Citta della Pieve, the small town halfway between Rome and Florence, ended last Thursday night. I and my sister Heidi, who had accompanied me, caught … Read More
The Finish Line quilts included in today’s Throwback Thursday are from students who all participated in the Road to California Showcase 2019 quilt show. All the quilts were started in … Read More
Salute! This past week I was in Citta della Pieve, Italy, a charming town about halfway between Rome and Florence, where I taught a fabric collage class for Strada Toscana. Accompanying … Read More
All the Finish Line quilts in this week’s Throwback Thursday were started in my Harpswell, Maine quilt retreats. I miss the classes I used to host here in my hometown. … Read More
A piece of foundation fabric lies beneath a fabric collage. It’s nothing to be scared about—except for the “messy-scary” stage every collage goes through—see above and below photos to confirm … Read More
Another Fabric Collage Top Tip is headed your way this Saturday in your regular post. This Throwback to our very first Top Tip is just an appetizer to get you … Read More
If you ever went to summer camp, you’ll remember the feelings you experienced at the end of camp when suddenly you had to leave all the friends you made and … Read More
As I prepare for a very busy next few weeks—which includes a teaching trip to Italy (!)—I’m thinking ahead to the teaching I have scheduled for when I return: a … Read More
The messy-scary stage happens, but it doesn’t last. The worst of it occurs in the first couple days of a class, when projects haven’t had time to “flesh out” yet. … Read More