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Color theory, but make it a quilt
The gallery wall needed another piece of art. Fortunately, I had a rainbow in my sewing studio. I have collected Kona solids for years—decades, really—so there was no shortage of color to choose from. Pulling fabrics for this project was … Continue reading
Posted in machine quilting, Quilting, Uncategorized
Tagged art, fabric, gallery wall, Kona, quilting, sewing
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Flowering Gum Quilt Process
The video explains it all! One of the most ambitious art quilts I’ve ever created. From the first pieces of fabric to the final stitches, this textile wall hanging became a much bigger undertaking than I ever imagined. So many … Continue reading
Posted in hand quilting, machine quilting, Sewing
Tagged Flowering gum quilt, hand quilting, Kona, quilt, quilting, sewing
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Old Fashioned Double Irish Chain Quilt
Our oldest granddaughter and her husband are expecting their second child, and the nursery theme is an old-fashioned blue-and-white gingham with teddy bears and warm wood tones. When I think of classic baby quilts, the Double Irish Chain is always … Continue reading
Posted in hand quilting, Quilting, Uncategorized
Tagged baby quilt, blue white baby quilt, Double Irish Chain, fabric, hand quilting, heirloom, quilting, riley blake, sewing, Spoonflower
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The 20 Books That Stayed With Me in 2025
I read widely in 2025, but only a handful of books truly stayed with me. These twenty—across memoir, nonfiction, fantasy, and fiction—are the ones I couldn’t stop thinking about.
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Refresh Wool Naturally with Snow Cleaning
Wool has been loved for centuries—and not just because it’s cozy and warm. One of its coolest features is that it practically cleans itself! In fact, one of the oldest (and most natural) ways to freshen up wool doesn’t involve … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged cashmere, laundry, merino, snow, snow cleaning, snow laundry, washing cashmere, washing merino
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Deco Quilt Design: A Thoughtful Handmade Gift
If you didn’t know this about me, I am a very deliberate person. When making a quilt for a person, sometimes it takes me years to come up with the design and color options for that specific person. This one … Continue reading
Posted in Birthday, Quilting, Uncategorized
Tagged birthday quilt, boy quilt, guy quilt, hand quilt, hand quilting, Lo & Behold, peppered cottons, quilt, Quilters Dream Cotton, quilting, sewing
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Ramen Noodle Salad
After having first had this at one of the many school potluck dinners we have participated in, over the years, it quickly became a family favorite. Usually served alongside barbecue, burgers, or generally most any summer meal. We have since … Continue reading
Delicious Dairy-Free Greek Orzo Salad Recipe
I recently joined a delightful new club in our Florida community called Girlfriends’ Happy Hour. The premise is simple and charming: the first 100 women to sign up bring an appetizer or dessert, their drink of choice, and spend a few … Continue reading
Posted in Cooking, Eating, Uncategorized
Tagged arugula salad recipe, dinner, food, pasta salad recipe, recipe, recipes, salad
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Recreating the Iconic American Beauty Quilt
Many years ago while visiting the Michigan State Quilt Museum, in Lansing Michigan, I came across a quilt from 1876. I will never forget it. The boldness of the red and green stopped me in my tracks. Many more years … Continue reading
Posted in Gifts, hand quilting, Quilting, Sewing, Uncategorized, video
Tagged "paper piecing", American Beauty Quilt, baby quilt, crafts, hand quilting, New York Beauty quilt, quilt, quilting, quilts, sewing
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