American Spirit

American Spirit

by | Jan 20, 2022 | Shop

My parents instilled patriotism and humility in me, not through their words, but through their actions. My father served in the US Army Reserve for 33 years, spanning from Vietnam to Desert Storm. My mother served on a variety of local boards, including her local...
Plaid Picnic

Plaid Picnic

by | Jan 19, 2022 | Shop

When fall comes around, I want to pull out my turtleneck sweaters and plaid jackets. I know it sound a little old fashioned, but I love my plaid in the fall.  Maybe it is a bit of my heritage shining through. Or maybe I just like the look of beautiful colors woven...
Circling Hawks

Circling Hawks

by | Jan 18, 2022 | Quilting Tips, Shop

I have always marveled at raptors. Hawks, eagles and falcons have such majesty about them. They are sentinels perching on trees, lamp posts and fence posts, waiting for some unwitting prey to cross their path. We are so fortunate to have a pair of nesting eagles near...
Wellness Plan

Wellness Plan

by | Jan 14, 2022 | Quilting Tips

The last article in our series for Studio Spa Treatment is to develop a Wellness Plan. Even with all our cleaning and prepping, it is our stash that often gets in the way. What do we do with fabric that we know we won’t ever use. How about the ruler sets we...
Tool Deep Clean

Tool Deep Clean

by | Jan 13, 2022 | Quilting Tips

Next to my bobbin case, my iron probably collects the most dirt and grime. How you ask? Starch and fusible collect on my iron like hair in the shower drain. Disgusting analogy, but pretty accurate. My rulers have a collection of fingerprints, which mean I am...