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

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...

The Easter eggs have been found and the tax returns are filed (?), so it’s time for the April block of the month. Darra has created a...

When I was living in the  North Carolina mountains, and my quilting friends and I were in need of a little “uptown infusion,” we hopped...

I’ve frequently had quilters stop by my booth at shows and ask if a pattern has “y-seams.”  If I reply with a cheerful “yes,” often I...

A wee bit of green to bring you luck! With St. Patrick’s day coming up (and green has always been my favorite color), I thought I’d start...

Our destination is the San Jose (CA) Museum of Quilts & Textiles, where the quilts currently on display represent the cutting edge of...

The Lancaster Quilt & Textile Museum Within the past few weeks, news of two noteworthy (and very different) quilt exhibits has crossed my...

Just a little more Valentine inspiration. Are you ready for the second block in our 2012 Block of the Month project? Let me know if...

Black adds drama to a neutral palette. When I examine my fabric stash, it amazes me to see how many neutrals I’ve accumulated. For...

Gwen Marston is a well-recognized–and beloved–figure in the quilt world. She has taught quiltmaking in the US and abroad for over three...

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...

I hope you know I’m not working on my Christmas cards this week so I can write my new post. Yes, it’s 2012, and I’ve not done my cards...

I’m going for the less is more approach with this post:  Fewer words, more images, and a Super-Fast & Easy Pillow pattern—gotta love it....

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

Aaaah, the joy of outsourcing my quilting troubles . . . bliss! Several posts ago, I faced my UFO demons and decided to prioritize my...

And on the sixth day…… we crash! I’m staying home ALL day today. PIQF is always a wonderful experience but, as you may imagine, it can be...

Please don’t misunderstand me! Since moving west in early 2002, I’ve absolutely fallen in love with the charming city of San Francisco,...

Life is busy here, as it always is right before a big show (in this case, Pacific International Quilt Festival). Just want you to be the...