WRITINGS, MUSINGS, & PHOTO TUTORIALS
WRITINGS, MUSINGS, AND PHOTO TUTORIALS
WASWI: “But I don’t need the money”
It's exciting to see the topic of selling handcrafted items for decent money rise up in the consciousness of our industry. I believe that the more we talk about it, the better it will be for [...]
In praise of counting, even when you don’t plan to sell
How many of us hit the first weekend of February, completely aghast that January was already history? One tenth of the year is done, and I'd be lying if I said I'm cool with that [...]
WASWI – Sticking Together
I spoke at the Westside Quilter's Guild last week, in Hillsboro, OR - a fantastic group of ladies and gents. I received many lovely hugs from the members, as well as a treat of chocolates! Thank [...]
Happy and Merry!
Tis the season! So of course, for my guild's holiday celebration, I pulled my favorite Christmas accessory out of the waaaay back of the closet. I showed it to a couple of friends before I [...]
WASWI – Please don’t steal my pattern (or any one else’s)
A friend of mine is working on one of my patterns as a gift for her son. Sweet friend, sweet and lucky lad to have a mama that quilts for him. And a friend of [...]
On Turning 53
Yesterday, I had the good fortune to celebrate my 53rd birthday. I am grateful for and humbled by the wishes, hugs, emails, FB posts, gifts, chocolates, handmade goodies, gifts, and gift cards that made their [...]