I'm 50 days into my 100 Days project, finishing my La Passion Quilt, and I've made so much progress! I've finished the third corner, and have moved onto the last one. I tried to count how many pieces are left, but I lose interest after counting to 100. It shouldn't be too much longer now. … Continue reading La Passion Quilt Update

This month's project is a little bittersweet. This medallion quilt is my last project as an Island Batik Ambassador. I've been a brand ambassador for the past three years, and it has been a lot of fun. Also, a lot of work. I've decided that for 2021, I need to step back and work on … Continue reading Magical Medallion with Island Batik

I don't know about you, but I have been doing a lot of my shopping on Etsy lately. I love knowing that my money is going to a small shop owner, someone who is probably thrilled with each and every little sale, unlike the big box stores. This month I'm going to share some of … Continue reading November Etsy Finds

How much are quilting services worth? I just had an interaction with potential (although unlikely) customer, and I thought I would share a bit, as I sit here grinding my teeth. I know my reaction isn't just from this one person - it has been a long line of people over the years who do … Continue reading Trigger Warning!

Hey, guys. This is not a quilting topic this week. I'm on Facebook a lot, and I see lots of advertisements for really cute clothes. I've ordered some in the past, and have always been disappointed. It is almost like the clothes I receive are not even related to the clothes in the picture. I … Continue reading Recognizing Product Mock Ups

I've been working on my design skills. Not as hard as I've been working on client pieces, but working none the less. I've discovered a love for watercolor painting, thanks to Bethanne Nemesh, and a class with Ana Victoria Calderón on Domestika. Both teachers make it look easy to make beautiful things, and they are … Continue reading Playing with Repeating Designs

It's that time again! The Island Batik Ambassadors are having a party! This month we are beautifying our homes with an incredible array of brand new fabric collections. Want to win some fabric? This week Island Batik is giving away both a 10" stack and a 2 1/2" strip set of Cascadia! (This is the … Continue reading The Ultimate Home Decor Blog Hop, with Island Batik

At the beginning of 2020 I chose a vision word. In my cleverness, I felt that Clarity would be my perfect guiding word. 2019 was "Growth", and I did grow, but more like a patch of weeds than a flourishing garden. This year I'm pruning what I don't love, and focusing on where I want … Continue reading A Year of Clarity