by Maddie Kertay | Jun 15, 2020 | Basically BadAss
Who knew? Well, really it is not a huge surprise given how many of the mini-posters have been dowloaded but WOW OH WOW! You all sure do love your sassy coffee mugs! I mean why not, there is not a morning that it does not make me grin. And honestly anything that...
by Maddie Kertay | Jun 12, 2020 | Basically BadAss
As I get ready to work on my new sewing room I am thinking about all the features I want and one of them is music, podcasts and audio books. Sewing room time is prime listening time for me.. how about you? Here are some of my favorite listens! ...
by Maddie Kertay | Jun 10, 2020 | Basically BadAss
The best thing about being a BadAss Quilter is knowing that loving to sew and quilt does not have to relegate you to the quiet seats of history. “We must take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, never the...
by Maddie Kertay | Jun 1, 2020 | Basically BadAss
When I say “Save the Oceans”, I am not implying “F*ck the Forests”. When I say Black Lives Matter I am in no way saying that other lives have no meaning. What I am saying is that this is the conversation that is most important right now. To...
by Maddie Kertay | May 27, 2020 | Basically BadAss
While there are not a ton we have about 20ish packs of our famous ” You can have Sex on this Quilt” and “You can Poop on this Quilt” Quilt labels up in the shop right now! So if you are making quilts for people who would appreciate such cheeky...
by Maddie Kertay | May 26, 2020 | Basically BadAss
Quilts and life have a lot in common. Sometimes you pick an easy pattern and just flow with the process and turn out a sweet and serviceable quilt but sometimes you pick A PROJECT. You know the one, that quilt that is big and ambitious. It will take time and money and...
by Maddie Kertay | May 11, 2020 | Basically BadAss
It can be a little hard to find much to be merry about these days but we sure are going to try! What could be more merry than a week-long giveaway sponsored by the amazing people at Vector Quilts and Sewing Center! Vector Quilts and Sewing Center is a BAQS certified...
by Maddie Kertay | May 7, 2020 | Basically BadAss
Ok kids, here it is… I have made minor adjustments over time but this is the mask you see in my photo here and the ones you see me wearing online. Will it fit everybody… no. But it will fit a lot of women and teen girls and younger boys. As a rule most...
by Maddie Kertay | Feb 3, 2020 | Basically BadAss
I admit that I did not watch the Super Bowl, in fact I napped which I considered a much better use of my time but after I got up my feed was FLOODED with both women and men shaming the hell out of the two women who put on the half-time show. Phrases like...
by Maddie Kertay | Jan 31, 2020 | Basically BadAss
So today I shared an article on the BAQS Fb page. The article was about Mary Englebreit and how she is using her amazing art skills to shine bright light into the dark corners of our world. She is stepping out from behind her “always happy” brand and...
