Category Archives: Sewing

Pacific International Quilt Festival 2011

The Pacific International Quilt Festival happens once a year for 3 days or so in Santa Clara, California. Even though it always happens during a week in which I have too much to do, I make time for it and trek … Continue reading

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Improv Pumpkin Block – A Tutorial

It’s pumpkin time! I like pumpkins. I like the way they look, I like them as pie, I like them in soup and I like the smell of them. I like that I can have them as sophisticated centerpieces and … Continue reading

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Travel Spots

 I hear there’s a show called ‘Hoarders’ but I’m afraid to watch it. Truly, I’ve gotten better…but in a good quilt shop, there’s always the fabric I cannot resist. Here’s the lifecycle – I buy it I fondle it I fold … Continue reading

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