Out of the Studio With spring just 'a bustin' out all over' I've been bustin' out of the studio these past two weekends taking in some great local events. Canada 150 Quilt Show This past weekend I took my in-laws including sister-in-law Laurie to the Canada 150 quilt show in Ailsa Craig and …
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The Essentials Tote: Path From Fabric To Pattern
Before the Essentials Tote became one of my most popular bag patterns, it was an idea sparked from some lovely fabrics. I've gathered together the posts from early 2015 during the time I was designing the Essentials Tote. They're in chronological order, so have a little fun with me as I walk down …
New Bag Pattern To Be Featured In AQ Magazine
Having been in the quilting and bag making 'biz' since 2005, I've had the opportunity to meet some really interesting people in the industry. Sometimes you meet these people in the most unlikely places – like China. That's where I met Bonnie Browning and Ann Hammel for the first time. Both are …
Ooh La La is a Jewelry Bag and Organizer
Ooh La La, You Look Like a Movie Star - and it didn't take an hour to untangle your jewelry! I was having quite a time of it this week, updating my picture on my online store to something more current. If you don't understand computer code it's just no fun. Actually, the picture itself is not …
Testing a Pattern for Terry Atkinson and a Terrific Trip
Does the quilt pattern called Yellow Brick Road sound familiar to you? If it does, that's because it's been one of the best selling patterns in recent quilting history. The author, Terry Atkinson, has a goal to create first time patterns for quilters, to change them from quilt lovers into quilt …
Jibacoa, Cuba and Strathroy, Ontario: Differences and Similarities
My grandmother used to have a saying in German that went something like this - when somebody goes travelling they'll have lots to talk about. Different places are generally, well, different. But have you ever thought about how similar they are? Let's explore the similarities between my hometown …