People ask me what my favorite “quilting” gadget is frequently. I know they are hoping I will name some tool they saw advertised in a quilt magazine or website. My answer is generally met with disappointment, after all it is a very common household item. And my favorite “quilting” gadget is……….(drum roll please)……….my stove timer (when home) or the alarm on my phone (when traveling) !!!!!! Before you roll your eyes and give a disgusted snort… Let me explain my…
I have not been spending much time reading the daily news. Frankly, I end up either angry or sad. So much chaos and upsetting happenings. Enjoy life. Remember that it is a new week – smile and quilt. I hope you enjoy these “pins” and are encouraged as we get going on a new week with these fun things from Pintrest. Be productive and get some piecing or quilting done this week. While working on a quilt, listen to an…
So far this year I have not been to a single quilt show, and I am missing seeing quilts by other quilters. Quilt shows are fun. Great way to meet other quilters, see quilts, and just generally enjoy being a quilter. I am sharing photos of a show many years ago. It’s fun to see how quilting styles and colors change over the years. Enjoy these memories of a quilt show in Billings, MT back in April 1995. Enjoy each…
I am sharing this quilt because I thought the readers would enjoy this small quilt. It is another idea for a personal quilt for yourself or someone in your life. I love the ocean, and purchased this panel in Maine on one of my trips there. Eventually, it evolved into the Nautical Scene Wall Hanging. It is another fabric panel quilt. The actual panel is larger than the part I used for this wall hanging. In the photo, the panel…
