In keeping with our August SeeHowWeSew theme of strips and stripes – let’s talk strips! I’m extremely fond of those wonderful pre-cut...

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

Do you ever wonder how your calendar fills up so quickly? I swear that some little gremlin comes in during the night and pencils in all...

Earlier this month, as we were mulling over topics for this month’s See How We Sew theme, the subject of “stripes” popped into the mix....

We’re into the home stretch, as this is the second-to-the-last block! I hope you’re having fun. Here’s the first sample of my August...

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...

Alex and my daughter, Molly, did the taping while John (Alex’s husband), Mary Kay Davis, and Lilo Bowman of TQS did the behind-the-scenes...

A behind-the scenes moment in a company of French ballet dancers captured by 19th century Impressionist Edgar Degas–do you get the idea...

My little camera goes with me everywhere. Today’s post will be short on words and long on photos  as I’m packing up to head off with good...

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

I thought it would be fitting to start with a special birthday block this month to celebrate the 4th of July holiday here in the United...

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

Christy and I met in 1952, when our parents bought tiny post-war tract houses across the street from each other in a small New Jersey...

Hi everyone. I’m still in Omaha spending time with family, but wanted to take a few minutes to share with you the quilt that I’m...

I can’t believe it’s June already. It seems that we just started this project, but with the completion of this block, we’re two-thirds of...

The rainy season has ended here in Northern California… Stormy Weather, 3″ x 5″, made by Darra Williamson …and those April showers–as...

Quilts have always meant so much more to me than simply fabric and batting. There is often an abundance of heartfelt emotions that go...

It’s hard to believe, but once we complete the three blocks for May, we’re more than half way finished! I hope you’re enjoying the...