It’s an age-old tradition, but it still works! There are few things more enjoyable that getting together with other quilters (or embroiderers, or garment makers, etc.) to practice our craft while discussing everything from our philosophy of life to mitered corners to skipping salad in favor of the dessert. Honestly — I have the BEST job in the whole world. If you haven’t been to the Seldom Seen Quilting Studio, you need to come. Located in the mezzanine at My Father’s House Antiques in downtown Waxahachie. I’ll see you there.
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Getting organized…
Organization is not one of my natural talents, but I have been taught well by many wonderful people in my life — first among them, my mother. So as I am getting ready to make a beautiful “Wedding Star” quilt … Continue reading
Stitchin’ Daisy…
With the help of a friend, I was able to surprise a good friend with this embroidered representation of her sweet little dog, Daisy. I later stitched it out in reverse, and she plans to make throw pillows. In the … Continue reading
I have the best job…
Quite literally, I have the best job in the world! What a wonderful day we had at Seldom Seen Quilting! Eleanor V. quilted THREE challenge quilts (that were awesome, btw); Deborah F. shared her progress on what I think is … Continue reading
Time to stand and stitch again…
Last time we got together to “stand and stitch” we did two panels of these cute cats — six cats to a panel — for Children’s Hospital. Tomorrow evening, we will be at Seldom Seen Quilting Studio from 5 to … Continue reading
Passing it along…
I had an awesome day at the Seldom Seen Quilting Studio, passing along my love for sewing to a 16-year-old girl. She was a never-say-die, just-try-and-tell-me-I-can’t-do-it trooper, too. We tackled a dress pattern that was labeled “It’s Sew Easy” but sported a full lining, a button-and-loop closure, a princess waistline, AND A ZIPPER! We stuck it out, though, and didn’t pack it in until we ran out of bobbin thread and couldn’t get another one wound. She went home tired — but happy… and I bet she’s at home sewing right now!
A little scrap of fabric…
Just a small scrap of fabric – a 2” x 5” strip that I cut from what was left over after I made a quilt for my niece last winter. I came upon the strip as I was beginning to … Continue reading
Women through the ages…
I had a chance to talk to a wonderful group of women yesterday — the Bluebonnet Patches in Ennis, Texas. I was there to talk about my novel, Betsey Anne, but since it’s a quilting group, we naturally focused on quilts. Such an interesting form of women’s art down through history. Which came first — the necessity or the beauty? Isn’t it fascinating how women can create beauty from the smallest scraps of what’s left over from the making of a garment, or what remains when a garment has completed its useful life. Beauty and warmth, both. Necessity fulfilled in artful grace.
Cat for a cutie-pie…
The wonderful baby boy for whom this cat quilt was made arrived in the world today! How I wish I could get my hands on him and smell the top of his sweet little head! I can’t — but at … Continue reading
Size matters…
Had the idea to make a miniature quilt with Sunbonnet Sue — so I reduced the pattern. Then, because my machine is in for cleaning (which is excruciating!!!), I asked my good friend Trudy to stitch it out to see … Continue reading
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