Announcing: Creative Hand Stitching Journey

I am so excited to be announcing the Creative Hand Stitching Journey for 2022. I have been working behind the scenes with Gotham Quilts to set up a year-long hand stitching exploration class. We will be meeting monthly via Zoom, on the second Wednesday of the month at 7 PM, using Sue Spargo's Creative Stitching … Continue reading Announcing: Creative Hand Stitching Journey

My Scrappy Schoolhouse Quilt with Accuquilt

Hi, Guys! I feel like I have been neglecting the blog lately. I meant to type up a bunch of posts while I was in Florida, but I ended up spending my time walking with Oscar, fooling around in my sketchbook, and learning new embroidery stitches. Not a bad way to spend two weeks. We … Continue reading My Scrappy Schoolhouse Quilt with Accuquilt

Using Up Your Thanksgiving Leftovers

Thanksgiving is always a big celebration for my family. Typically my Mother in Law hosts the meal, with a menu that is mind-blowing. Somehow, as years go by and the number of family members goes down, the list of dishes that are prepared goes up. This leaves us with not only a huge mess to … Continue reading Using Up Your Thanksgiving Leftovers

Choreography with Irene Roderick

I am taking a class this month - Choreography with Irene Roderick. The goal of Choreography is to develop my artistic voice. This ties in so nicely with my watercolor and other art explorations I have been doing. We meet each week, do show and tell, including critiques, and listen to a lecture from Irene. … Continue reading Choreography with Irene Roderick

Friendsgiving – Oven Mitts and Enchiladas with Accuquilt

Welcome to those of you coming to visit me from Accuquilt's Friendsgiving show! I'm Jen Strauser, and I am in charge of this beautiful disaster. I make an effort to be very environmentally conscious. Currently, that means I try not to let any food or fabric go into the garbage. I do not waste leftovers … Continue reading Friendsgiving – Oven Mitts and Enchiladas with Accuquilt

Jelly Weave in Quick + Easy Quilts

Happy mail arrived today! I've received my advance copies of the December/January issue of Fons & Porter's Quick + Easy Quilts. You can find my latest baby quilt pattern, Jelly Weave, on page 42! I am always so excited when the projects come back, and then I wait nervously for my copies of the magazine … Continue reading Jelly Weave in Quick + Easy Quilts