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The days between Christmas and New Years always seem to have a magical quality about them. The closing out of a year and the  excited planning of the new year yet to come ( I already have my new planner.. do you have yours?). On my part it is with great excitement...

Once again I am back partnering with the fantastic people at QT Fabrics. One of their newest collections just getting into stores now is from their WAY popular Sew & Go series. Mod Monsters are friendly not scary monsters who are just the right size for toddlers...

When I am getting serious about my stash my first step is to sort. When I sort it is down and dirty and requires only cardboard boxes and the fortitude to lay my hands on every bit of fabric in my studio.  I suggest a nice long audio book for this.. as a rule this is...

Some of us have it, some of us want it and some of have what only seems to a hopeless array of unrelated fabrics living in the the same general space making them feel more bothersome than useful. We are talking about a useful stash of fabrics and notions that allow us...

Don't you think it is time for a party?... a reason to be happy, kick up your heels a bit and have a nice bowl of kibble!..... what?... Kibble?... Yes!... this is an Animal party! I think by now most people know of my love to animals and my dedication for Neonatal...

Some fabrics just BEG to be used... Ellery is one of them.  Meant to be used and loved and then used a bit more...you know those tiny scraps that you treasure? I showed this collection over on the Facebook page for BAQS and there is a giveaway going on over there so I...

A Few Words About Your Quilting By: Your Dog Well, hello there, human whom I adore above all others. How are you? I must say, you are looking particularly lovely. Did you do something different with your crotch? It's really quite compelling today and I will be pushing...

Sometimes a series of events come together in a way that lets you see a situation so clearly as to make your next move easier. Perhaps not less painful but easier all the same. I am a big fan of Brené Brown,  I have all of her books, both hard copy and audio- I am...

Today I am talking to the quilt store owners and industry brands out there. Be clear I am speaking straight to you, no holds barred. My pom-poms  and cheery disposition are at the dry-cleaner and I am on my fourth cup of caffeine of the morning so this is going to be...

First off thank you to all the companies that have taken part in the this year's Round-Up. We are already taking applications for the Spring Round-Up so if you have developed or represent a product that you would like to see featured please drop me a line and I will...

Wow, what a month it has been and where the heck did it go?... once again we march on into the good night. The last week of the month is here and we have some very useful tools that add polish and professional finish to your quilts! First up is Brilliant Bindings By...