The Vanishing Act

The Vanishing Act

Mark my quilt…. Let me count the ways. Wait, I don’t want the marks to be permanent!  How do you add non-permanent marks to your quilt? Let me help you here. There are several ways, but they all depend upon your fabric, what you need the marks for,...
Elevate Your Quilting with Floral Fancy

Elevate Your Quilting with Floral Fancy

Do you like fusible applique, but want a way to really make it pop, without extravagant quilting? Do you make wall hangings or table toppers and want them to really stand out? Have you experimented with other types of needlework and looking for new ways to incorporate...
Puppy Love

Puppy Love

Puppy love… that first crush, so sweet and innocent. Each of us probably holds our own memories of puppy love, which still brings a secret smile to our faces. That person you remember so fondly from your childhood. Some will swear it wasn’t puppy love, but...
Vibrant Violets

Vibrant Violets

Do any of you have violets (viola) in your yard? They were abundant in my yard, when I lived in Ohio. Some would even have called them weeds because they sprang up everywhere. As many of you know, the difference between a weed and a flower is in the eye of the...
Sun King

Sun King

Lately, my designs have a distinctive circular trend – compasses, wheels, suns, Dresdens, New York beauties, fans, and similar motifs. Sun King is one of those creations. So what is the difference in these patterns?  Very good question. The simplest of the...