And Sew It Goes
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Multi-talented Harvey Fierstein
You may know him best as an actor. Perhaps you’ve even heard him sing or seen him in “Hairspray” among many other shows. Harvey Fierstein is well known in the acting world. Have you seen his quilts? Each fall I go to the Mancuso Quilt Show in Oaks, PA. There is always a featured theme…
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Where Have You Been?
Well, it’s a long story, but suffice it to say that I’ve been taking care. You can decide what that means to you and know that things are going as well as can be expected and I’m back. I’ve missed writing in this space for the few readers I have and mostly for myself. I…
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Practice Does Not Always Make Perfect
Have you ever practiced something, thinking you had it down, only to find it didn’t work when you needed it most? Circles are doing that to me at this very moment. I bought circle templates and even read the directions. I practiced making a couple of circles and had amazing results. Now, when I need…
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What is a Stitch Worth?
Last week I spent a bit of time drooling over sewing machines. Not my own of course, but the machines in the fabric store that has many models with a variety of bells and whistles. There are the basic machines that sew. Imagine that? Then there are the next-step-up machines that are electronic and pre-programmed…
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On the Road Again
Each time I travel to Wisconsin one of the stops I have to make if I am anywhere near Milwaukee is at the Wisconsin Museum of Quilt and Fiber Arts. This little museum is a must see and worth going out of your way for. I first learned about the museum from the recommendation of…
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Surrender to Creativity
“The creative process is a process of surrender, not control.” Julia Cameron Today I veered from a plan I made a while ago. I planned to work on a wall hanging that consisted of circles. You may have read about it here or on my instagram page. Something happened on the way to choosing fabrics…
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Decisions, Decisions, Decisions
As I prepare for a road trip, I am in a quandary. What shall I bring? Not the clothing or snacks, but what will I bring to ‘do’ when traveling? I’m a reader. Kindle loaded. Check! I’m a curious learner. Podcast queue- Ready to go! I’m a maker, a creator. Here is where the problems…
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Are Directions Necessary?
I have found that directions are ‘nice to have,’ but not a necessity. A general direction is helpful. Are we headed east or west? Do you want to make chicken or pasta for dinner? Do you even want to make dinner? I feel the same way about sewing. What colors do I want to use?…
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Simple Pleasures
If you enjoy a favorite drink at a local coffee shop, or an item at your favorite restaurant then you know the feeling I have when I find the perfect fabric. It is amazing. That first look. The way it feels, drapes, blends with other fabrics in my stash or with the fabrics I’m going…
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Directions
I have an amazing sense of direction. I can find my way almost anywhere, especially if I’ve been there once before. I rarely need to use Google Maps to guide me, unless I’m in unfamiliar territory. This has been true my entire life. And when paper maps were a ‘thing’ I rarely used one. In…
