I'm back from QuiltCon, and getting caught up on work. Today is a big day - we are launching our Threadsome Patterns brand today! You can watch Ivete, Andrea, and I chatting about it (Andrea will be with us, weather permitting) during tonight's Tuesdays in the Shop. Threadsome is a new pattern design company I've … Continue reading Launching Threadsome Patterns
Will you be attending QuiltCon in Atlanta this year? I'll be there! I'm looking forward to seeing quilting friends in real life for a change! In addition to fooling around with quilty peeps, I'll also be helping my friend Deb in her booth, and also demonstrating wool appliqué for my new pattern company! I've got … Continue reading Introducing Beatrice Biscornu
Whew. This week was a slow re-entry back into being home in my studio, topped off by a vaccination on Friday which has knocked me out for a couple of days. I'm glad I'm all up to date, and I hope I don't have to get multiple COVID vaccinations next year. Here's my weekly update … Continue reading Weekly Update, October 28
This week has been all about having fun. Monday and Tuesday I worked, and then it was off to play with my husband and oldest son, who is visiting us in Florida this week. Make sure you spend time having fun. I enjoy working, but I forget that there are fun things to do outside … Continue reading Weekly Update, October 22
My goodness, I've had a lot going on this week. I'm not even sure where to start. Here is my weekly update for October 15. Where in the world is Jen? I'm in Florida this week, enjoying our last short visit to our new condo until we come down for the winter. We were concerned … Continue reading Weekly Update, October 15
This week has had a little bit of everything. Lectures, quilt show judging, packing, and quilting! Here is my weekly update for October 7. Trunk Show On Sunday I drove down to my old quilt guild, Rebecca's Reel Quilters, in Middletown, NJ. I did a trunk show for them, showing off 3 large suitcases full … Continue reading Weekly Update, October 7
I'm totally obsessed with the paper doll mustaches included on Screamin' Sicilian frozen pizza, and stick them right in my nose, to the disgust of my entire family. Have you ever felt Imposter Syndrome? It was described in the 1970's by two psychologists as high achievers being unable to internalize and accept success, instead attributing … Continue reading Imposter Syndrome
Another week has gone by, and I'm a little shocked to be honest. Here's my weekly update for the week ending Sept 30. Mobius Radial Sunday I spent the day enjoying a virtual class with Audrey Esarey of Cotton and Bourbon. OMG. She was so good. Class was packed with info on paper piecing, partial … Continue reading Weekly Update, Sept 30
I went on a lovely hike on Saturday with my husband. Bushkill Falls is gorgeous, although it was a lot of stairs for this fluffy quilter. I hope this active weekend was the start of something new in my house. Secret Sewing Reveal My Glorified Star of the East quilt project has gone live on … Continue reading Weekly Update, Sept 23
I started the week feeling pretty down. When this happens, I'm never sure what the cause is. I try to just work through it, which usually works well enough for me. Finishing projects definitely helps. Performing successfully for an audience helped, too. I'm feeling much better as the week wraps up. Here is my weekly … Continue reading Weekly Update – Sept 17
