Monthly Archives: February 2011

Fun Days

by admin - May 17, 2013 — No Comments ↓

I love working from home. While it’s not for everyone, I think the benefits are pretty obvious: I dictate my own schedule, I take breaks when I need them, I can run errands or go… Read more

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Next Up: Neon

by admin - May 14, 2013 — No Comments ↓

I’ve made several variations on my Scattering Squares quilt- it’s definitely one of my more popular designs. The original pattern is in my book, and it’s a nice lap quilt size: about 48″ x 60″.… Read more

Still Blooming

by admin - May 10, 2013 — No Comments ↓

It was about this time last year that I created the In Bloom series with Kelle Hampton, who conceived of the design of bursting applique flower petals across the quilt surface. A portion of the… Read more

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Ice Cream Style – Friday Roundup

by admin - May 3, 2013 — No Comments ↓

Here in Boston we’ve had just about the most perfect weather week you can imagine. Sunny, about 70 degrees, a cool breeze… ridiculous. If you ask anyone who knows me even kind-of-sort-of well, I’m a… Read more

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Uncorked Candy Quilt

by admin - April 30, 2013 — No Comments ↓

I can’t go on a long trip (or let’s face it, a short one) without some sort of hand stitching to keep me occupied during plane, train, and car rides. My recent Asia voyage had… Read more

Tagged with: applique quilt, bed quilt, candy quilt, uncorked quilt
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Boston Love

by admin - April 26, 2013 — 1 Comment ↓

During yesterday’s morning run, with a picturesque springtime view of the Charles River, blooming blossoms and the city skyline peeking through, I was overwhelmed by affection for this beautiful city. I grew up in Boston, went… Read more

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The Opal Quilt

by admin - April 23, 2013 — No Comments ↓

Before I left for Asia a few weeks ago, I developed a quilt idea that I simply had to satisfy– fortunately, I squeezed in the time to do so. The inspiration for this design iss… Read more

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Asian Travels and My Beloved Boston

by admin - April 19, 2013 — 1 Comment ↓

After weeks of travel, I’ve returned to a very altered Boston. About a block from my home in the center of the city, remnants of the Marathon bombings remain. And the ordeal continues as a… Read more

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Pretty Pastels – And An Easter Weekend Giveaway!

by admin - March 29, 2013 — No Comments ↓

Pastels aren’t my typical color palette. I tend to go for bolder, richer hues. But this time of year lends itself to soft shades. I recently made this Spring Rainbows quilt for a Moda Bakeshop… Read more

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A Fresh Batch of Pillows

by admin - March 26, 2013 — No Comments ↓

I got the impulse to make some simple and cheery pillows for the shop last week. Despite a list of ‘must-dos,’ I just couldn’t resist. And fittingly for this season, their color schemes remind me… Read more

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