Month: March 2013

  • He has risen!

    He has risen!

    “…Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He is not here; he has risen, just as he said…” (Matthew 28:5, 6 NIV) The last few weeks — or months — well, let’s face it, the last year — have been rather hectic for me. But today…

  • DD#2’s decorations from recyclables

    DD#2’s decorations from recyclables

    DD#2 teaches severe special needs children at a nearly junior high. They have an after-school program called BUDS, which stands for Bridging Unique Differences. This programs provide an opportunity for special needs students to interact with their typical peers in fun activities. The typical peers can also be peer helpers during the regular school day…

  • Creative Quilt Fun Newsletter

    Creative Quilt Fun Newsletter

    Meryl Ann Butler kindly featured “Windblown” in the March 2013 issue of her Creative Quilt Fun Newsletter. She also featured “Windblown” on her blog along with several other figurative quilts. Thanks, Meryl!

  • Remembering my mother-in-law

    Remembering my mother-in-law

    My mother-in-law, Ellie, passed away peacefully at 2:30 AM this morning. She was 76. My husband and one of his brothers were by her side at the time. For the past several days, she had been surrounded by her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. I will always remember her as a fiery red head who accepted…

  • Quiltcentric shares the Lost Quilt Come Home webpage

    Quiltcentric shares the Lost Quilt Come Home webpage

    Many of you know that I maintain the Lost Quilt Come Home website, which posts information about lost and stolen quilts. Janelle Cahoon of Quiltcentric wanted to help spread the word about lost and stolen quilts, so they have kindly published an article on the Lost Quilt Come Home website. Be sure to check it…

  • Li’l Blue comes to live with us

    Li’l Blue comes to live with us

    Yesterday afternoon we added a new member to our family. We went car shopping and brought home Li’l Blue. Why is this significant? Why am I even excited about this? Because we paid for Li’l Blue in full and in cash, with my earnings that I’ve been diligently saving from my various quiltmaking endeavors: lectures,…

  • My name in print!

    My name in print!

    Today’s mail brought me something very special: my name in print! The brand new book, Art Quilt Portfolio: People & Portraits, came today. Sweet hubby just couldn’t wait, and he tore open the package as soon as I told him what was inside. There she was: “Windblown” was smiling up at us from the front…

  • Tutorial: Dyeing unusual things

    Tutorial: Dyeing unusual things

    It always surprises me a bit when I realize how many things can actually be dyed. I am certainly no expert at dyeing. I’ve only done it a handful of times, probably because it is not my favorite thing to do. When I first learned to dye fabric, it was drilled into me that you…

  • Product Review: Pixlr

    Product Review: Pixlr

    Have you heard of Pixlr? It is free online photo editor. I am often asked in my “Making Faces” workshops what program a person can use if they don’t have Photoshop Elements. Today I decided to give this free program a try. They have have three online versions available: Pixlr editor (Advanced), Pixlr express (Efficient),…

  • Using a palette knife on cotton

    Using a palette knife on cotton

    For several months now, I’ve been wanting to do a quilt featuring my father. That made me wonder if I could use a palette knife to apply the paint instead of a brush. When I took an oil painting class in college, I spent the whole semester just using a palette knife. I liked that…