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How Knitting Drew Me Closer to My Grandma Six Years After Her Passing

How Knitting Drew Me Closer to My Grandma Six Y...

I don’t quite remember if it was a small bedroom or a large closet, but it was in the eaves of my grandma’s old farmhouse. We called it the “dress-up...

How Knitting Drew Me Closer to My Grandma Six Y...

I don’t quite remember if it was a small bedroom or a large closet, but it was in the eaves of my grandma’s old farmhouse. We called it the “dress-up...

Photo Pillow with Printable Fabric

Photo Pillow with Printable Fabric

For a silly white elephant gift, I turned a photo of a friend’s coworker into a pillow that stole the spotlight at the holiday party. Printable Fabric is an amazing...

Photo Pillow with Printable Fabric

For a silly white elephant gift, I turned a photo of a friend’s coworker into a pillow that stole the spotlight at the holiday party. Printable Fabric is an amazing...

The Beauty of the Quilt Con

The Beauty of the Quilt Con

Convention, market, festival – whatever the name, I love quilt cons. The shopping, the like-minded people, and the excitement are all irresistible. But my favorite part is the booths. These 10x10-foot spaces...

The Beauty of the Quilt Con

Convention, market, festival – whatever the name, I love quilt cons. The shopping, the like-minded people, and the excitement are all irresistible. But my favorite part is the booths. These 10x10-foot spaces...

DIY Backpack

DIY Backpack

Sewing is magical. I can imagine a backpack in my mind, sketch it out, cut a little, and sew a little. And then the thing I imagined exists.

DIY Backpack

Sewing is magical. I can imagine a backpack in my mind, sketch it out, cut a little, and sew a little. And then the thing I imagined exists.

Turn a Child's Drawing into Appliqué

Turn a Child's Drawing into Appliqué

My 7-year-old nephew didn’t know it, but he designed an applique pattern.  He’s learning to draw, and of course he draws super heroes. He was so proud of this drawing...

Turn a Child's Drawing into Appliqué

My 7-year-old nephew didn’t know it, but he designed an applique pattern.  He’s learning to draw, and of course he draws super heroes. He was so proud of this drawing...

A Digital Quilt Show

A Digital Quilt Show

Over the last 14 years as a professional long arm quilter, I’ve helped my clients finish over 1500 quilts. Each quilt has its own personality, its own beauty, and its own...

A Digital Quilt Show

Over the last 14 years as a professional long arm quilter, I’ve helped my clients finish over 1500 quilts. Each quilt has its own personality, its own beauty, and its own...