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. I start by sewing scraps. I have buckets of scraps (doesn’t every quilter?) and small vignettes that didn’t work out, but couldn’t be tossed away. I sew and sew and sew. Eventually I feel a little more creative and get excited about possibilities. The end result…
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 apply that to as many parts of your life as…
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 weaver, I stashed looms and supplies wherever there was empty…
I discovered weaving in 1978 and spent the next 15 years happily exploring the world of weaving. For the next 20 years, I designed, wove and marketed table linens in repp…
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 is 571 square feet, total. That was just the beginning…
Architectural elements and their inherent angles and lines, are infinite sources of inspiration. Windows can be symbolically mysterious or joyful, and everything in between. I picked playful for this series. …
I’m considering the potential in these raw photos that I’ve taken when I have been out of the city. As I work forward, I will view them in black & white, maybe focus on one part of the lines or shapes, maybe deleting some…
From a maker’s point of view, small art quilts are wonderful for many reasons. I try out new designs and color combinations. I can use up small fabric scraps that I’m too cheap to throw away. I get immediate gratification as it moves…
“A Squared,” for my daughter and granddaughter. Nick named by my son-in-law, as both of their names begin with an “A.” “3 Days of Fun,” my project from a design workshop. It was three full days of playing, and this was what I brought…
Log Cabin: It doesn’t get more classic than log cabin. Nine-Patch: A classic quilt pattern, in a bold yet simplified interpretation: An Amish favorite, 3 Bars, here in blue, modernized: …