Collage Mania II

Virginia Spiegel has organized  Collage Mania II as a fund raiser for the American Cancer Society.   This is just one of several fund raisers she has organized. I’ve been a volunteer and a telephone co-ordinator for Busom Buddies in Florida, volunteered for Hospice in FL and MO, and, oh yes, I should mention that I’m [...]

UT Exhibit

Uncommon Threads is an art quilt group that I belong to in Springfield, MO. We’re having a group exhibit at Waverly House, opening Friday, Feb. 1. It’s a nice gallery; so if you’re in town, please, visit.

Three Wishes

I think I’ve finally gotten over a creative block. Instead of putting a photo image – blop – onto fabric, I’ve cut into it. Thankyou, Jeanne Williamson. Your book THE UNCOMMON QUILTER turned on the light bulbs. Funny how you know something all along, but you need to have your cage rattled now and then. [...]

You Make My Day!

Pam gave me a “YOU MAKE MY DAY” award. Thank you, Pam. You make my day too. And I’m supposed to name 10 people/blogs who make my day. Well here are the blogs at the top of my list that I’m always checking in on for inspiration, humor, or just being nosey.
Of course, [...]

String Quilt Directions

Chris Predd asked for directions for the string quilt I started.  (scroll down. )  I was inspired by Melody Johnson’s picture of her’s on her blog.  (Navigate to find blog post for Monday, Nov. 2, 2007.)  Not positive how Melody did her’s, but this is how I’m doing mine.
Start with left over scraps.  Here is [...]

Happy New Year 2008

What are your New Year’s resolutions? I have two.
Simplify my life and get rid of stuff.
That sort of goes hand in hand doesn’t it? I’ve been working on the former for several years and now I’m going to get serious about the latter!
To change the subject – Have you ever seen a Jade Plant bloom? [...]