After Christmas lunch with Trudie we had a detour! We checked out the new Annie’s Quilt Shop location and picked up a few necessities…
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What are the most important tools for beginner quilters? I’ve put in my 2 cents to give you my own list of what I would personally recommend to a newbie…check it out here.
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The Twisted Stitchers Quilt Guild held our first show since 2018 and members didn’t disappoint! Check out the big award winners at the show.
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Quilters love attending quilt shows. They go for inspiration, to hang out with their quilty friends and to buy cool quilty stuff. Find out more…
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A work week at the cottage needed a little diversion…a quilt show close by was just the ticket!
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We checked out a new retreat space last week…learn all about it here.
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After teaching so many classes for over 25 years there are still a few things that never seem to surprise me even though I should know better by now. Classes are fun and social and you can learn so much…but there are still a few things to keep in mind when you’re there. See if you agree with my list…
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If you’re looking for a quick and easy project for gift giving, or you’re a newbie quilter looking for a simple new project, look no further! These Quilt-As-You-Go Placemats tick all the boxes.
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It’s retreat season! Once again, me and my quilty friends attended the Material Girls Retreat and had the most wonderful time. Read all about it here…
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Have you ever gone on a shop hop? It’s your chance to visit quilt shops you may not normally have a chance to visit. If your guild offers one I highly recommend going…get the credit card ready!
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Congratulations…you made it to the final set of clues! I hope you’ve enjoyed this magical mystery tour with me. You should be so proud of yourself for taking this chance on the unknown!
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Seasonal Blocks Revealed! See what a great job some of your fellow quilters did with 2021’s Block of the Month project…you’ll be inspired to make your own once you see them!
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2021 Update…because of Elton John and Ed Sheeran! Most people have at least a few Christmas songs that they love to hear during the holidays. Check out my own personal Christmas playlist…some classic, some a little offbeat…maybe they’re on your playlist too! Enjoy!
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Have you ever made a “fidget quilt”? Perfect for stimulating the mind of a patient with dementia…make one for your local hospital or long term care home…or even for someone in your own family.
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Check out this “goof up” award I created for our quilting retreats…have fun making one for your own group.
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My Ugly Fabric Challenge piece revealed in all its…glory?! Beauty is in the eye of the beholder…what do you think?
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October is CHALLENGE month!!! Have you ever thought of entering a juried quilt show or been asked to show your work for a specific show? Here are the few pieces that I’ve been fortunate enough to have had shown.
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October is CHALLENGE month!!! This time it’s all about challenges specifically for the Twisted Stitchers Quilt Guild quilt shows held every 3 years.
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