Just a bit of color inspiration. It’s the start of a new year and what could be more stimulating than a brand new block of the month...

My little (3" x 5") collage for January 2, 2012. So far, I’ve been diligent in following my resolution to spend at least 30 minutes a day...

Don’t you just love little surprises, especially when they tell you that someone special is thinking about you? Last spring, my talented...

Can money buy happiness? Absolutely! While browsing in one of my favorite local quilt shops, I bought Happiness, a new fabric line from...

If you’ve been a faithful reader (we thank you all), you’ll remember my September 27th post, which focused on color inspiration derived...

Fall is my favorite time of the year. Mother Nature puts on a beautiful show, the air is crisp, and the holidays are just around the...

Don’t you love it when nice things happen to nice people? About four years ago, I had the pleasure of editing a book for Lark...

I’ve become totally enamored with Sherbet Pips and Little Apples, two recent fabric collections from Moda. Both lines by designer Aneela...

It’s not uncommon to hear new quilters say they find it difficult to choose fabrics for their projects. That’s typical of most of us when...

2) It is always best to pre-wash your fabrics and press them before you start cutting. The general rule for washing voile is machine wash...

Showcasing yellow seems like a perfect excuse to play with summer blossoms--love, love, love bright pink and yellow dahlias, gerbera...

A little fruit from the Napa Valley Last Friday my friend Allison and I took a “mini road trip.” Living in Northern California gives us...

This past May, amidst all the color and commotion on the show floor at Spring Market, my eye was drawn to a booth brimming...

Just when you think you’ve seen it all, a beautiful new fabric comes your way and sweeps you off your feet. Here’s the one that took my...