In 30 years of quilting I’ve certainly found myself suffering now and then from little aches and pains because I’ve spent hours stitching, binding, quilting or otherwise creating in my studio with no regard for ergonomics. So, I reached out … Continued
Two years ago, I had the opportunity to travel to Poland with my friend Debbie. At one point during the tour I went missing for a couple of minutes, a person on the tour noticed my absence. When Debbie was … Continued
Last year on vacation in Loreto, Mexico I fell in love with the tiles I saw everywhere. Especially on the staircase in this photo. I decided I needed to incorporate the look into my home decor…This felted wool bed runner … Continued
The theme for this issue, the shape of things, made me think about unusual shaped buildings. In researching this I discovered that the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) has a very unique design combining its original heritage stone façade with the … Continued
The Maritime Houses quilt was initially inspired by the weathered and colorful houses found in the Maritime Provinces of Canada. When Northcott introduced their Crackle line of fabrics, it was the perfect choice for this project. As I began working … Continued
In my travels of the world small houses have always spoken to me. Whether they are in Newfoundland, England or Oceanside California, these rows of small houses give each area a very distinctive look. I spent many holidays walking down … Continued
I grew up on a hobby farm, with horses and cows, chickens and rabbits. My childhood memories are filled with time spent in the barn on our property – feeding and grooming the animals, polishing the horse tack, and cleaning … Continued
As a quilter, knitter, sewist, or a person with any crafting hobby, I’m sure, like me, you are inspired by what you see around you. I often take photos of odd things on my daily travels, so often so that … Continued
This black cat is the 280th patchwork block in Olesya’s year-long quilt scrap challenge 2019. The challenge has been a resounding success for Olesya on social media. She published a book, Moments in Pieces, to celebrate the achievement. In this … Continued
My father passed away very recently. Although he was elderly with health issues, his death was sudden and unexpected. It tore my very soul apart. There is now a painful void in my heart, and though the pain may diminish … Continued