Can you believe it’s the middle of AUGUST already? Bananas! It’s muggy and hot in Atlanta so I’m happily staying inside, continuing to get my house in order post-renovation and grateful that my kids are already in school so I don’t have to entertain them in this heat. And, yes, we go to school so.Continue reading “News(letter) from the Nook Aug. 2018”
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News(letter) from the Nook
It’s been a while since I sent out any news. A long while, actually, so I’m going to hit the high points with a revamped newsletter. I hope you like it. Many of you already know the following because social media is great. If not, enjoy. My book, Piecing Makevoer, SOLD OUT, y’all!!! C&T printedContinue reading “News(letter) from the Nook”
What if I fly???
For a long time I have wanted to put my quilt designs into the world. Over the years I’ve had lots of people ask but I was never quite ready to take a leap of faith. I would dabble here and there, but it never went further than that. Maybe I was scared? IContinue reading “What if I fly???”
Please, Enter a Contest
I know I write and sing the praises of perfecting technique. I think it’s important and I’ve seen far too many quilters give up because of issues they couldn’t navigate. And it’s not that you have to be perfect with your piecing (except me, I admit I have a problem) but because it’s important toContinue reading “Please, Enter a Contest”
Back in Business
Y’all! First of all, if you don’t follow me on social media (fact: I’m far more active on Instagram than any other platform) you may have missed my big THANK YOU! Thanks to everyone that has supported me and my book. It sold out late fall and I’m happy that it’s back IN STOCK atContinue reading “Back in Business”
Here I Come, Paducah!
When I was 18, I worked part time (summers, holidays) at a local quilt shop. One of the women that worked there had a quilt hanging in the shop. It was an American flag and the words to the Pledge of Allegiance were in the white stripes. The quilt had been to Paducah and wonContinue reading “Here I Come, Paducah!”
Product Review – QuiKraft Spray Glue
My friend, Charlene, recently introduced me to a new spray glue that is coming to the US later this spring. It’s called QuiKraft Tack by Siliconi. I am telling you, people, that you want a bottle of this stuff! Seriously. You will want this as sewing room staple. It’s fantastic, and I will use itContinue reading “Product Review – QuiKraft Spray Glue”
This Girl is Headed to The Quilt Show
My first (and currently only) school house was at Market in fall 2016. I was excited about my presentation, and was sharing the time slot with John Kubiniec. John was speaking about his new book, A New Spin on Drunkard’s Path, and had made some quilts using Alex Anderson’s new line of fabric being releasedContinue reading “This Girl is Headed to 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”
Matching a Fussy Cut Print
I wrote an entire book on precision piecing so it should come as no surprise to anyone that I love fussy cutting and matching prints. It’s been my experience that quilters either love it or hate it. Regardless of your preference, I’m a fan, and think it adds great interest to quilts and blocks. IContinue reading “Matching a Fussy Cut Print”