I am grateful that I’ve had creative, caring, generous women in my life since before my kids were born. Some of those women have helped guide me through marriage, kids, moving, growing, changing, creativity, and art. They’ve shared copious amounts of wisdom with me, and I’m grateful for that. Before my oldest was born, oneContinue reading “Swaddle”
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84 Days
Today is day 84. I started The Artist’s Way 84 days ago. I’ve wanted to complete the book and lessons for years. I tried several times before and I always failed. Like most things, when you are ready to do the work, it happens and it finally did. It was time. Every morning for theContinue reading “84 Days”
Gifts of Time
The gift of time. When I was a child, my Gam gave me a nativity snow globe. My younger self didn’t appreciate it but now, as an adult, it’s a treasured gift. Every year, just after Thanksgiving, I carefully take the snow globe from its styrofoam packaging and place it in my living room. TheContinue reading “Gifts of Time”
Aether Quilt
My husband and I took a much needed vacation a few weeks ago. Just the two of us. We hadn’t had time alone since before the pandemic began, really, and we were so grateful to spend 4 days at our favorite bed and breakfast in Blowing Rock, NC. Before we left, I was determined toContinue reading “Aether Quilt”
New Cushions!!! finally
I was all “I’m gonna sew the day away and keep making great progress on the quilt on my design wall” last night; and this morning that changed to “Yeah, but if you go ahead and knock out the cushion covers you’ll actually FINISH something today”… And that’s just what I did! Now, I haveContinue reading “New Cushions!!! finally”
The Quilt Show!!
Y’all!! I’m SO excited!!! TODAY IS THE DAY!! It’s been 5 months since I flew to Denver to film an episode on The Quilt Show with Alex Anderson and Ricky Tims. I’ll start with the obvious: Was it amazing? YES!!! Was it fun?? YES!! Is it a career highlight? A million times over it is!Continue reading “The Quilt Show!!”
On Making Resolutions, Not Making Resolutions, and Sweet Things
I generally don’t make New Year’s resolutions. I have enough to keep up with on any given day and the thought of adding to my already lengthy list is daunting. Plus, it’s always a disappointment if I can’t keep a promise to myself for a year. Why set myself up for failure, right? Enter beingContinue reading “On Making Resolutions, Not Making Resolutions, and Sweet Things”
Patty Murphy 