A couple of weeks ago we had our annual Material Girls retreat...check out some of the awesome projects that the ladies worked on this time.

There are so many wonderful websites, blogs and Instagram posts to get inspiration from. Join me for some of my favourites...

Elvis Costello did well at Quilt Canada! Read about it here…

Another great time away with the girls at Springhouse Retreat. Feast your eyes on our projects!

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…

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.

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.

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…

A work week at the cottage needed a little diversion…a quilt show close by was just the ticket!

We checked out a new retreat space last week…learn all about it here.

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…

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.

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…

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!

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!

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!

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!

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.

Check out this “goof up” award I created for our quilting retreats…have fun making one for your own group.

My Ugly Fabric Challenge piece revealed in all its…glory?! Beauty is in the eye of the beholder…what do you think?

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.

October is CHALLENGE month!!! This time it’s all about challenges specifically for the Twisted Stitchers Quilt Guild quilt shows held every 3 years.

October is CHALLENGE month!!! I have taken part in many quilt challenges in the past and they are sooooo much fun. Check out the following quilt guild challenges…maybe one of them will inspire you!

Here are a couple of my favourite DIY projects from the last couple of years. Elbow grease and paint go a long way to make things gorgeous!

Who doesn’t love getting together with their buds to sew, sew, sew uninterrupted by kids, spouses, dogs, work and chores for days on end?! If you’ve never been on a quilt retreat you don’t know what you’re missing.

Scraps, scraps, and more scraps! They keep accumulating and we never seem to put a dent in them. Tame at least a part of your scrap pile with a couple of my ideas.

Check out the results of our Covid Round Robin Reveal. You will be amazed at how great they all turned out! Enjoy!

Being stuck at home ALL. THE. TIME. because of Covid-19 is a pain in the butt, but we must make the most of it. My group of quilting friends miss our regular sew days so this is our way of keeping in touch with each other by doing our shared hobby together...but apart. Check it out and stay safe everyone.

Quilting friends are some of the best friends you will ever have. Read about how I found my quilting circle!

Do you ever get really discouraged when you try something new? Quilting is sometimes complicated - don’t get bummed out and maybe these words from me can help encourage you a bit further.