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The Fabric that goes with EVERYTHING
I get asked by quilters a lot -- how do you know which fabrics to choose for your quilt?
I have lots of color tools ...
Intro to English Paper Piecing -- (hint: it's easier than it looks!)
"There is NO WAY I will ever want to try out English Paper Piecing-- it seems way too confusing and tedious!"
This wh...
From Actor to Quilter -- how to trust your intuition with Giuseppe Ribaudo
I'm delighted to introduce you to one of my favorite quilters, Giuseppe Ribaudo.
Giuseppe Ribaudo (aka Giucy Giuce) ...
How to be a Creative Quilter
These are the colors you should use...
This is how you use value in your quilts...
This is how your points have to lo...
What is your Creative New Years Resolution?
A new year always brings with it an exciting surge of energy.
Are you feeling it? So much is possible-- there are so ...
Fast, Fun, and Versatile: An intro to Broderie Perse
I wanted to introduce you to a traditional quilt-making style that is super fast, fun, and can be used is SO many dif...
An Intro to North Country Quilting
Do you ever get stumped as to how to quilt a top you just finished? I wanted to share with you a spectacular quilting...
Stitches Like Snow -- an Introduction to Sashiko
In the Winter, Japanese women and girls used to gather around the hearth and practice their needlework. Their running...
Build a subtle color palette that pops!
I teach quilters from all over the world and one problem I see them struggling with over and over is -- what fabrics ...
Fall Fabric Inspiration
Inspiration for quilt fabric pulls can come from anywhere. A big source of inspiration, for me, is nature. Austin, Tx...
Dancing with your Design Wall -- how to create fearlessly
Do you have a hard time getting out of your comfort zone?
Do you struggle with just "letting go" and seeing what you...
What is Your Quilter's Color Style? Take the Quiz!
I teach quilters from all over the world and one thing I get asked about over and over is about COLOR! So I decided t...