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  • A Ribbon for Reindeer!

    A couple of months ago, I blogged about fully finishing my reindeer candle ring, and that I did…—with crystals and beads and pompoms and sleigh bells. When January rolled around, it was either enter it as a miniature in a… Continue reading

  • Lancaster Finalist!

         It’s wonderful to start the new year with good news! Yesterday I received word that my Wedding Star quilt, “From This Day Forward,” was accepted into the AQS show in Lancaster this year. For those of you who don’t… Continue reading

  • Reindeer Pizza

    After the Christmas frenzy, it’s nice to take a break from the business (machine embroidery) to spend some time on my favorite hobby (machine embroidery). Although we put our utmost into everything that comes out of this studio, I personally… Continue reading

  • A Quilter's Gathering, 2015

    “A Quilter’s Gathering” Manchester, NH, 2015 My friend Tere D’Amato and I drove up to pick up her quilt on Sunday (which won a blue ribbon!) to check out the show and see the vendors. A smaller show in general, and… Continue reading

  1. mary's avatar

    My husband likes to call them Physical Terrorists. Hope you heal quickly.

  2. Pam M's avatar

    Time is a great healer in all regards (along with a bit of painful exercise and pasta!). Great progress considering…

  3. seemstress's avatar

    Re: “I think a layer cake would be perfect for one quilt…”Have you ever visited Moonkin Stitchery online? A layer…

  4. Dottie Newkirk's avatar

    Physical therapy is really a misnomer for PAIN AND TORTURE…..also, a necessary evil. Your nine patches look WONDERFUL!! Hoping this…

  5. Carol's avatar

    Always great to hear from you, Dottie. xox