I enjoy being on the other side of the table and learning new skills that I can add to my toolbox for future projects. Every so often I...

I always like to open on a floral note–an anemone I photographed about 100 times trying to catch the incredible fuchsia color. Clearly,...

A springtime posy of magenta anemones, bicolor tulips, freesia, ranunculus, grape hyacinth, and alyssum. Remember my Year of Finishing...

–Eleanor Levie, from the intro to her book, Quilt Blocks Go Wild! Drunkards Off the Path pillows on the cover (20″ x 20″), designed and...

Good enough to eat? Candace Kling’s delicious “Eye Candy” may fool you, but the confections are made of fabric! I don’t think it’s a...

It Takes a Village; 32 1/2″ x 38 1/2″, designed and pieced by Darra, machine quilted by Chris Porter If you read Part 1 of my post...

While visiting my mother-in-law in Florida last week, I took advantage of the beautiful weather to enjoy a seaside stroll, and happened...

Don’t you just LOVE this time of year? Autumn: my favorite season! More autumn splendor, courtesy of Chris Porter I know that this is a...

Heritage California oaks form the backdrop (and hold the clotheslines) for an alfresco quilt show With temperatures typically bouncing...

Last time I posted, I previewed one of the quilts in Cuddle Me Quick: 11 Baby Quilt Designs, my brand-new book, co-authored once again...

Rubber Duckies, 34 3/4″ x 43 1/4″; designed and made by Darra Williamson,; machine appliqued and quilted by Christine Porter. Rubber...

What do the following little quilts–part of my self-imposed 30-Minute-a-Day Creativity Challenge –have in common? Sedona Nights, 3″ x 5″,...

The talented Jo Ann Carpenter did a wonderful job quilting Hugs and Kisses from Grandpa. She outlined each hug and kiss, and crosshatched...

So confesses Mary Elizabeth Kinch, in the introduction to her brand-new book, Small Pieces, Spectacular Quilts, coauthored with friend...

I’m going to tell you this story in photos . . . there’s no tidy ending (yet). Many months ago, my quilting/dining group took on a group...

The series showcases dozens and dozens of quilts, both vintage and new. The WQM website provides an Image Resource Guide to identify...

Hi everyone: I was planning to write about something different today but decided instead to share with you an interesting bit of...

Not too long ago, I had the opportunity to catch up (via phone) with Georgia Bonesteel, a quilting friend from North Carolina. Among many...

I don’t know what compels most quilters to seek out every fabric shop, but we do. I used to think it was just me – but now I know better....

Check out these charming yo-yo flowers – aren’t they cute? This is my idea of a Spring garden! They’re surprisingly fast and easy to make...