Category Archives: Creativity

After my weeklong stay in Birmingham UK at the Festival of Quilts, I traveled down to Oxfordshire and stayed in a hotel built in the 15th century, in Henley on Thames. In the early mornings I watched the river flow … Continue reading →

The news cycle is so totally bonkers. I am deeply grateful for the quilting community, and the sanctuary of my creative space, to keep my sanity. My B790 machine had a ‘spa day’ while I was in the UK, and … Continue reading →

Our of all the beautiful creative quilts that I saw at the Festival of Quilts in Birmingham UK, this group quilt is one that sticks in my mind. It is simple, charming, you might say it is an example of … Continue reading →

Returning from the UK, I had a bit of a rough landing. Our beloved 2 year old pup Rosie had emergency surgery the night before I flew home, I had to jump through hoops with my quilt at Heathrow security, … Continue reading →

Just a quick hello from the Festival of Quilts in Birmingham UK, where the quilt exhibit is wrapping up Sunday afternoon. I have photographed the show and will be sharing photos after I fly home on Wednesday. I am returning … Continue reading →

Good morning –  I am writing to you from Birmingham in the UK, where the Festival of Quilts is opening tomorrow. I woke up very early and for some reason checked the BBC and saw the surreal news of the … Continue reading →

Friday night I went to the opening reception for Sue Sherman and Ricky Tims at the Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum in Golden Colorado. Ricky has a massive exhibit in the main part of the gallery, and all of the pieces … Continue reading →

Last Friday I made a very quick trip to Durango for the opening of the SAQA “Balance” exhibit, and this lovely quilt was hanging next to mine. I met the artist Nancy Baldwin Woods, and she told me about her … Continue reading →

It has been a busy and inspiring week here in Colorado. On Wednesday I visited the new studio for Quilting Arts TV. We have been a sponsor (and sometimes guest) since 2008, supporting the growth of the art quilting movement. … Continue reading →

This weekend I am excited to share that I’ve been invited to come to the Taiwan Quilt Festival in Taipei. The event is November 21-23. I will be the featured artist and speaker, giving a lecture on International Quilt Trends … Continue reading →