I probably said this before — but I will say it again anyway! You cannot talk to another quilter for more than 10 minutes without learning something! At least I HOPE the other quilters are learning something from me! I am certainly learning from them!
Baking appreciation skills…
I can’t cook — definitely can’t bake. But I do have excellent baking appreciation skills! This cake was made by my neighboring small business owner, Anne Grant, at Rogers Street Bistro. It’s from a recipe my grandmother used when I … Continue reading
The work of others…
The work of others is always a great inspiration to me. Like this customer’s quilt of red, white and black. I have always loved this color combination — in fact, these were my highschool colors! Go Coconino Panthers! This quilt … Continue reading
Grama’s pattern…
My best memories of my childhood are small moments — like this little pattern my Grama used to doodle. She would make sixteen dots, then circle around them in a single motion. She could also do five sets like that, … Continue reading
Making memories…
Here is the family, making another memory. The occasion was Mrs. Sawyer’s 86th birthday, and her gift was the memory quilt they commissioned from Seldom Seen Quilting. I have it first hand that she loves it!
Download the how-to…
Download the how-to for making a memory quilt of your own — and let me know how it turns out! I was truly blessed by this project.how to make a memory quilt
“Pattern” to come…
I plan to post a downloadable “pattern” for this memory quilt. I use quotation marks because to me a pattern, like a recipe, is really just a list of suggestions. But that’s really all you need to create a memory … Continue reading
A new skill…
Here’s another new design I learned. Learned this one from Leti A. when she was working on her daughter’s birthday surprise. Of course — hers were much more symmetrical! I am a bit off balance (no laughing!) so my designs … Continue reading
Learning…
I learned many things watching other quilters try out the longarm at the Ellis County Quilt Show Friday and Saturday. One thing I learned is that almost everything is pretty in variegated thread! This is probably the best “feather” I’ve … Continue reading
The little things…
It’s so important to take time to enjoy the little things. Hold hands with your husband. Laugh at something silly. Pet the dog. Pick up a needle and thread. Whatever you are doing — breathe it in and enjoy it fully.
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