You guys are in for a treat. (I jest.) This semester at SNHU I'm in English 421, New Media: Writing/Publishing. I assumed it was a writing class about social media, but it is actually all about marketing myself and building an author platform. I was feeling pretty smug - I've already got my author platform … Continue reading Writing Class!
I thought it would be interesting to share some of my Creative Hand Stitching Journey progress with you. This isn't an attempt to get you to sign up - registration is closed for 2023. I love learning about how other people get stuff done, so here is some insight into my experience in teaching a … Continue reading Creative Hand Stitching Journey 2023
Thomas Knauer is a legend. Have you seen that has has published TWO books so far this year? One in January, one in February. Who does that? Thomas, that's who. I was able to help out by quilting for him. I first met Thomas back in June of 2018. (I wrote about it here.) Over … Continue reading Quilting for Thomas Knauer
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
