• Quilt Market Week

    If Quilt Market could have its own week, this is it!  When I think of quilters from all over the US and international countries, arriving in Portland this week, it’s mind-boggling.  Oh how I wish I could take each and every one of you to quilt market.  The excitement is building throughout the week with classes and sample spree.  Friday…

  • We have two winners!

    Apparently a lot of you liked the pink bowls!  They are really pretty, I agree, and I’m excited to be giving them away.  Some of you sent me emails because you couldn’t find where to leave a comment, but don’t worry, I assigned each of you a number and added you to the total. Winner #1 1st winner from the…

  • Fill that bowl with roses!

    Could you be a winner? Just when you’re not expecting it, you leave a comment on a blog and it turns out you won something!  Two of my blog readers are going to receive this pink flower vase in the mail.   Yes, you could be the lucky one this time!  You can’t win if you don’t try.  If you…

  • Michelle lives in Portland

    Project Runway Do you watch Project Runway?  I tape all the shows just so I don’t miss one.  If you were cheering for Michelle when she won Project Runway, you are not alone, and guess what?  She lives in Portland, right where quilt market is going to be (ok, maybe not right where quilt market is, but I’m sure she’s…

  • Bring in the new

    It gets so crazy around here right before market.  You’d think I’d be used to it, but it never ceases to amaze me.  It’s market frenzy time and it takes every minute I have to get ready.  My husband cooks, feeds the pets, shops and takes care of the house, just so I can design quilts and write patterns.  Bless…

  • Working on “new”

    I’m having so much fun working on my newest block of the month.  I’m mixing the new “Vin du Jour” from Three Sisters with some French General Favorites.  They are getting along wonderfully! I can’t wait to show you my quilt!  Just a few more weeks and it will be off to the quilter.  I’ll take some sneak peek photos…