I went to school at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. It’s a wonderful quirky place, especially without the students there. Here’s a great post over at Messy Nessy Chic which really hits on something special: the tiny doors of Ann Arbor. It is inspiring and makes me want to do something similar. Love this […]
Archives for June 2013
Just can’t wait, so here’s a sneak peek
I have been working on a new pattern for a while, a nested Greek cross. In my head, it started out as a queen-size (and, in fact, is half-way pieced as a queen-sized quilt), but then the mini challenge over at Ellison Lane was announced and I thought this would make a striking pillow or wall […]
Dinner Plates, I tell you.
Ever since I saw the dinner-plate dahlias at the botanical gardens in Mendocino (seriously. Go there. In August.) , I have wanted to grow them. I don’t, however, have the time and care that they take. Digging them up every fall? We’re lucky if the garden is (ever) weeded. My peonies, however, thrive on neglect. […]
Y’ALL. Sometimes crazy things just happen
I’m sure you all know that Denyse Schmidt Quilts has improv piecing classes. And there is one this weekend, which just happens to have a last minute opening and on their facebook page they offered a really nice discount to fill the space. So I emailed them. Guess who’s now going to this one? And […]
On today’s list of things to do
It’s been really busy here the last few weeks as we get closer to the end of the school year. We have two or three events for the kids each week until school is out, and then the driving to camp starts. We’re checking out a daycare today for the fall for our littlest, for […]
Summer and swimming PSA
Totally not quilt-related, but I think it’s a good idea to pass this around since I know a bunch of people have water-related plans this summer. Here is a great post on what drowning actually looks like, and why most people don’t recognize it, even as they’re watching the person in distress just a few […]
“Modern Spin” is in the shop!
After revising my pattern for Modern Quilts Unlimited to include some helpful information about Log Cabin construction techniques, I am pleased to have “Modern Spin” for sale as a PDF download! If you missed the magazine, here’s a chance for you to have the pattern. Thanks for looking! You can find them here: in my craftsy […]