When I wrote Hand Sewing Magic I did stitch variations for the stitches that I wrote directions for. It was my most favorite part of writing that. I decided to revisit that part of the book with something I’m calling Stitch Studies. They…
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I have worked with coaches off and on for the past several years. All of them, until recently, have revolved around building my art business. I think the misconception about coaches is that you hire this person and then she does all the work…
Continue ReadingI’ve been exploring the world of contemporary embroidery. It reminds me of the classification of traditional quilting and art quilting. TextileArtist.org has a wonderful feature article about artists who are using embroidery in unique ways. I love the creativity and how thread is showcased as…
Continue ReadingCLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD FREE PROJECT I spoke with my publisher and asked about posting a free project from my latest book, Hand Sewing Magic. I decided on the Stuffed Toy Bunny. It was one of my favorite projects in the book and…
Continue ReadingVivika Hansen DeNegre, the super creative wizard editor of Quilting Arts Magazine, sent me a little creative treat in the mail a couple of weeks ago. She put together mini stitching packs and with the hashtag #makesomethingawesome written on the packaging. Ok! Challenge accepted!…
Continue ReadingA few years back these nifty little spring loaded clamps came out. They are marketed as clips to hold binding on while quilters sew it down. A couple benefits is that they don’t distort the fabric the way pins do and you’re not constantly…
Continue ReadingI had a co-worker once that was a sewer and knitter and a fellow creative. But she was consumed by practicality and every time I showed her something I was making, her first response would always be, “What are you going to do with…
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