And Sew It Goes

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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?…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Lifelong Learning

    I love to learn. I always have, though I’ve not necessarily wanted to learn what was being taught in school. Heresy from a lifelong educator.  Years in schools with children who are eager learners and those who are not proves this time and again. When we want to learn something nothing will stop us. When…

  • Wrestling With Machine Quilting

    Machine quilting on my home sewing machine sometimes feels like wrestling an alligator. No matter how carefully I approach it, the quilt seems determined to fight back. I’ve approached this in a few different ways. I bought the clamps, the spray adhesive and other accouterments to make the process easier. Well, it isn’t easy.  A…

  • Babies

    One of the most common reasons to sew a quilt is to welcome a new baby. As we prepared for a new addition to our family, I considered how I might share a quilt that parents and baby alike would enjoy. This particular branch of the family has a ‘thing’ for giraffes. So, I thought…

  • Lessons Learned

    After returning from the Gee’s Bend Quilting Retreat in late March, I was excited about the possibilities ahead. I imagined quilts made with methods I had never tried before and the fun that I could have. The one piece of quilting advice I keep thinking about is ‘don’t think.’ Easier said than done! That is…

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