Category Archives: Design

Today I bring you another quilt from the Festival of Quilts in Birmingham, UK. This one is by an artist I know very well – Galla Grotto. Over the last several years her stylized elegant portraits of women, have earned … Continue reading →

Sunday September 7 is Grandparents Day, and Buy a Book Day. If that gives you an excuse to buy a new book today, we have a delightful smorgasbord of creative titles in stock right now…for your Autumn reading pleasure. If … Continue reading →

Today I bring you another quilt from the Festival of Quilts in Birmingham, UK. This is the central panel from a huge textile mural that was on display from the Ukrainian Quilters Association. I have posted a big batch of … Continue reading →

It is Labor Day weekend here in the US…what many consider the end of summer. Last week Starbucks announced the seasonal return of Pumpkin Spice. Despite the chaos in the world, the seasons continue to change, and those of us … Continue reading →

Today I am sharing another stunning quilt from the Festival of Quilts in Birmingham U.K. “Sunflower” by Pippa MossA traditional Hawaiian pattern, designed by Poakalani of Honolulu, HawaiiHand applique with hand quilting. Over the many years I have gone to … Continue reading →

This week our maple tree had a branch that turned colors, and a perfect little red leaf fluttered to my feet. I picked it up and tucked it into a book I am reading about the Metropolitan Art Museum. Today … Continue reading →

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 →