Behind the scenes
I’ve been entering quilt shows since the mid 1990’s. In fact, the National Quilt Association show was the first national level show I ever entered. But, in all the shows I’ve entered, I’ve never had the opportunity to see how … Continued
Day Five, 4 PM
It’s 4 PM on Day Five of my project to clean up my studio, and I’m declaring victory! The floor is clear. The table is cleaned off. Stuff is put back where it belongs. Success! Truthfully, this is really just … Continued
Day Four, 1 PM
It’s 1 PM on Day Four of attempting to clean my studio. Progress is being made, although I confess I haven’t actually stepped foot into the actual studio. I’ve spent the last few days just cleaning up the studio overflow. … Continued
Day Two, 11:30 PM
I didn’t actually have much time to work today. I had the priviledge of meeting with a great bunch of ladies this morning for Bible study. Then, I spent the afternoon with my two wonderful daughters exploring Ikea. More errands … Continued
Day One, 4 PM
It’s 4 PM on Day One of cleaning my studio. Actually, I started in the dining room next to my studio. That’s where I have a cabinet for storing my quilts, and it was a mess! Stuff piled on top. … Continued
Can this studio be cleaned in five days?
My quilt guild is collecting items for an upcoming auction, so now is the perfect time for me to clean my studio. It’s a wreck, of course. I’m great at organizing something initially, but I’m awful at maintaining that organization. … Continued
I Finally Got A Business Card!
After years of procrastinating, I finally got business cards made up. I decided to do a self portrait using the technique that I teach in my “Making Faces” DVD. Of course, I had to make it in blue! Next time … Continued
Memorial Day & My Dad
Today I want to honor my dad. Thankfully, he is still alive (he’s 80 years old) and living happily with my brother in California but, sadly, Alzheimer’s is silencing many of his memories. My dad served in the US Air … Continued