Category Archives: Promotional Events

Blog Hopping #5

Today is the 5th Sunday of  our Mirror Ball Dot (MBD) Blog Hopping. The MBD enthusiast of the day is Elisa Albury who’s blog is called “Stitch Outside the Ditch.” Elisa has made a modern take of an old Amish classic … Continue reading

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Alzheimer’s Disease

I received a phone call the other week from my friend, Ami Simms. She wanted to let me know that her charity, Alzheimer’s Art Quilt Initiative (AAQI) was expecting to reach a milestone this year. In 2013, they expect to … Continue reading

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Won’t have to work a day next year

At the end of September, I made a commitment to myself to post something to my blog every Wednesday. Have you notice? Its amazing what you can do when you commit to it. Right now we’re in the midst of … Continue reading

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We’ll have to wait and see

My studio still isn’t in the best of shape, but I finally have clear work surfaces. I was correct that having a clean-er work space helps with the creative energy. It also helps that I’m being inspired. Remember last year … Continue reading

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Gifts in Life

Last week I had the opportunity to teach some wonderful ladies at my quilt guild. They were all very anxious to learn how to make fabric-wrapped coiled bowls. I’ve made my share of these bowls, totebags, coasters, and hot pads. … Continue reading

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Let the sun shine in

While writing my two previous posts, it occurred to me that I never told you about my sunflower. Back in March, Eye Candy Gallery hosted a fundraising exhibit for Moore Regional Hospital Hospice. The exhibit, entitled “Double Takes,” presented a … Continue reading

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All Things Feminine

Sometimes words create a thousand pictures, at least that is the case for the Narrative Threads exhibit that opened this past Friday (June 29, 2012). The exhibit is a collaboration of quilt artist and writers and is sponsored by the … Continue reading

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You’re invited to an artist’s reception

Don’t forsake me, oh blog-o-sphere, I have not left you forlorn. My creative energies have been running on high octane, which limits my time to be by your side. The days, hours, minutes and seconds are counting down as I … Continue reading

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I’m Sure You Will Have Fun!

Ah Spring! Seeing the explosion of color all around me makes me want to paint everything. Over the years, I’ve explored a great many techniques for adding color to fabric. Why? Because, sometimes pre-designed materials you find in stores just … Continue reading

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A Life Filled With…(dreams)

For months now, I’ve been hinting at a big secret that I wanted to share with you. Today is the day you get the news. I am officially published in a National quilting magazine, Better Homes and Gardens Spring 2011 … Continue reading

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