The room was buzzing — between six and eight visitors, two teachers, the occasional popping in of a spousal unit (mine) — all evening. People were learning. People were sharing. Everyone was working together to do something for someone else. … Continue reading
This miniature Sunbonnet Sue — just under 3 inches tall — is one of 12 that will be adorning a miniature quilt soon. It will be 18″ x 22.5″ — a perfect size (I think) for an 18″ doll to … Continue reading
It may be a dying art, but it is not yet dead, at least down here in the heart of Texas. Yesterday, I received a lovely, handmade, hand-written note of thanks for… well, doing my job. A truly memorable note … Continue reading
Before Glyn and I got married, way back when, my mother found a pattern for a “soft sculpture” Christmas tree, made of unbleached muslin, a closet rod, and a LOT of polyester stuffing. We made that tree together, Mama and … Continue reading
Here’s a final photo of my version of Judy Niemeyer’s Wedding Star quilt. It was commissioned as a Christmas present, so it heads off to its permanent home tomorrow morning. I called on my friend, JoAnn Livingston, a professional journalist, … Continue reading
OK, you can tell I’m proud of finishing this one — I agreed to be in the picture! Since the photo, I also finished the binding, so this quilt is FINISHED. I sure had a grand time doing it! The … Continue reading
Two years ago today I was just being released from the hospital after shattering my wrist in a slip/trip/fall incident. I had gone to the store in Cedar Hill to buy bobbins for the longarm quilting machine, because I had … Continue reading
I mean jumping-up-and-down-screaming-and-yelling-clapping-my-hands-wish-there-was-football-on-tonight-so-I-wouldn’t-look-silly-doing-that-kid-on-Christmas-morning excited! It is time to piece these 20-inch blocks together! AND, thanks to my amazing engineer husband, they are all laid out in an organized stack and ready. Sewing begins in the morning! Whoop!
I dreamed last night of my beautiful mother, as I so often do. She would have loved Seldom Seen Quilting Studio. In fact, she is the reason I love the mezzanine setting. As a young woman, she worked at the … Continue reading
Trudy and I shared a cup of coffee and the quilting studio with Nancy Edwards today. After a practice piece, Nancy loaded the frame with this bold and beautiful whole cloth to make a coverlet for a twin-sized bed. The … Continue reading
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