The Tiara II Arrives! Hi everybody! I'm a Baby Lock Ambassador in Canada and as such I've been lucky to have Mason Sewing Machines in Vancouver outfit my sewing and quilting studio with Baby Lock sewing machines. Yesterday after much anticipation I took delivery of the Tiara II Quilting Machine, …
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A Designer Label for ABQ Bags
If you've been following my posts since last October you'll know that I had an opportunity to make some connections in China with textile experts and manufacturers. The people that brought me to China would like to begin marketing several of my bag models under my brand name Among Brenda's Quilts …
Best Traditions With A Twist 2015 Blog Tour
Skip A Beat Table Runner Welcome to my blog and to the blog tour! My name is Brenda Miller and I'm the designer behind the brand Among Brenda's Quilts & Bags. It just occurred to me that I've been in business now since 2005 which makes 2015 my 10 year anniversary. Hosting you today is a …
Why do we care about quilting and sewing?
Those Who Quilt and Sew Need to Share What We Do The seed of these thoughts came as the Christmas season approached, and I wondered what to get a dear friend David. I was reminded by his spouse that he had always expressed a desire to make his own quilt. Perhaps he would like one of my patterns, …
Fundraiser Idea Uses Our Talents
Share Your Talents Sandy, my yoga teacher, often says "if you have a talent, use it; if you know how to do something, you should teach it." She herself is the perfect example. She loves yoga, and the way it makes her feel. For her it is more than physical exercise, it is a mental discipline …
Business Adventures of a Quilter and Bag Maker in China
By Rob and Brenda Miller November 6, 2014 How my trip to China got started Early in 2014 I was contacted by a company interested in representing my patterns in China. The proposal came first via email, and it seemed like one of those emails you get from time to time that might be somewhat …