Next spring I will be returning to magical Santa Fe to teach fabric collage. The class, hosted by MISA—Madeline Island School of the Arts, will run from March 23-27. I … Read More
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
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
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
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
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
We’re sticking with the theme of Fabric Collage in Bar Harbor, Maine, today in this Throwback Thursday from last year, and then again this Saturday, when we finish up with … Read More
This Saturday in your weekly blog post, I’ll introduce you to the students and work of my Bar Harbor 2025 Fabric Collage Intensive, hosted by MISA—Madeline Island School of the … Read More
How will I know when it’s done? Since most students do not complete their projects in class, I hear this question quite a bit. How will I know when my … Read More
Feedback is an invaluable tool to improving your fabric collage quilt. There’s a skill to both give and take feedback so that it doesn’t hurt anyone’s feelings. Feedback should be … Read More