Good News Well, hello there! It's been awhile since I have posted and I am so glad that your are still there...(you are, aren't you?). Since my brother's wreck, life has been a little turned upside down. But this week, he [...]
A Quilt Worthy of A Hero I know a real hero, not a celebrity…..not a successful person, a real life hero. My brother, Nate is a hero in the truest sense of the word. If you are friends with me on [...]
One of the most common questions I am asked is how to use rulers when quilting on a sit-down longarm or a domestic sewing machine. It's asked so often that I thought a video tutorial might be helpful. Below is [...]
One of my most popular classes, Techniques for Quilting Negative Space, is also one of my favorite to teach. Whether the negative space in a quilt is small or large, the machine quilting designs you choose can really highlight a quilt. [...]
This is one of my favorite times of the year.....fall leaves, crisp air and food, lots of food. I hope that you have an amazingly wonderful Thanksgiving Day wherever you are! Thanksgiving Holiday Sale I have had an online store for [...]
Quilting Is My Therapy Preview Party Oh my gosh.....time flies when you are running around like a crazy person trying to get everything finished in time. Last time I blogged, we were gearing up for the Preview Party....which happened a couple [...]
A few months ago, my husband and I took a huge step in our business by purchasing a historic building situated on a historic town square in Liberty, Missouri. (Just a 45 minute drive from Missouri Star Quilt Company……you know, just [...]
No matter how many classes I teach, I am still shocked at how hard quilters can be on themselves. Especially when it comes to free-motion quilting. Many times, I have heard quilters say things like, "I can't do this," or "I'm just [...]
Today, I am sharing a free quilt pattern that uses fabric from my latest collection, Drawn. It is actually more of a technique....but doesn't "free pattern" sound so much better? This quilt, Scrollburst, is made using a reverse appliqué technique. This definitely [...]
After what seems like ages and ages, my latest fabric collection Drawn is finally in stock. I can't even tell you how excited that I am. Looking at the collection, I am sure that you will be able to see the inspiration [...]
One thing that I am constantly amazed at is the fact that this industry is full of so many talented, wonderful, and fun people. People like Molly Hanson. I met her at a show and we quickly became friends. She love [...]