It started as a good idea: At year’s end, start with something old and make something new. So, I sewed scraps, hoping to dent my scrap mountain, into small, spontaneous log cabins, with two…
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Summer 2018 — where did it go? Fall 2018 is quickly fading. Oh yes, I remember a few creative projects. A Very Special Commission My first summer project was creating 8 textiles (5 houses…
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Sewing mini quilts is my solution to creative laziness. I may be in between projects or have been away from the studio, or just wanting to work intuitively, without a plan or defined goal.…
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Art quilts can be so personal, so special in our lives. Like many handmade items, they are labors of love, and a joy to make. Here are a few of my quilts that…
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Many of my weaving designs started with a classic quilt pattern — Amish, 3 Bars, 9 Patch, Log Cabin, to name a few. I’ve now applied the same approach but without the limitations of…
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Rather than making new year’s resolutions, a few years ago I switched to Christine Kane’s suggestion to selecting a word of the year. Just one word, nothing fancy or hard to remember, and then…
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Organizing your fiber studio can feel like a chore—no fun at all. But it is a necessary chore that will result in a more functional and enjoyable space. During my 35+ years as a…
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I discovered weaving in 1978 and spent the next 15 years happily exploring the world of weaving. For the next 20…
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It’s probably not news that one of the latest housing trends is living in a tiny house. I realized I actually live and work in what could be a “tiny house” because my space…
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Working in a series can be very invigorating as one discovers new possibilities with every new piece. One of my favorites is Windows–An Art Quilt Series. Architectural elements and their inherent angles and…