How wonderful are these pretty blossoms? I absolutely love the satiny texture of the ribbons and their colors. 1. Candace Kling, the...

In my last post, I hinted at some exciting news that I was not able to share at the time. Since then, I have traveled to Denver to the...

I’ve gotta admit it was a race to the finish, but my paper-pieced Santa Claus is ready for his premiere. He’s standing alone for now,...

First draft Santa Claus by Jennifer-where did the seam allowances go? The prototype phase wasn’t too dramatic. Sure, I cut the edges too...

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...

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...

A rhino in Kenya’s Lake Nakuru National Park photographed by William Rounds. Indeed not fabric, but inspiration for the wonderful prints...

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 blade is correctly positioned on the cutter on the right. Sometimes I think these tools have become so commonplace that they are...

A wondrous array of colors and prints on display for sale in Libreville, Gabon. Turns out Paula has been reading SHWS from Libreville,...

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...

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

Texture can be achieved in many forms and, in the art world, it often results from the way in which materials are used. Some...

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...

The multi-talented Nancy Mahoney Over the years, Nancy Mahoney and I have crossed “professional paths” many times. I’ve edited a number...

The only collection in my house that challenges (maybe even exceeds) my fabric stash is my library of books. Cabinets and shelves; table...

A few years ago, I taught a workshop at one of my local guilds. While there I was fortunate enough to have Christine Barnes as my hostess...

Do you know you can have your own designs printed on fabric? Now I’m not talking about dyeing techniques or any other DIY processes. I’m...