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I don' t know where all the time goes. I have been working on another show quilt and you could say it is eating my lunch. I have worked on it already over 100 hours and I think I may be half way finished, not quite. Some of you may have seen this quilt if you have taken the Show Quilt Class from Cheri Meineke-Johnson and myself. It is all hand-piec ...

   I've had an incredibly fun time the last 3 days. Sue Patten and Jon are here and Sue is filming her new DVDs (which will also be posted on the quilting school for members).  We always have a great time when she comes to visit. We laugh so much and they are just like family. Of course, we all eat too much too!  Sue's DVD's are ...

We had my daughter, Wendy, at the sleep lab again last nigh. Rick took her again, he is so sweet.   They were able to ajust hr mask and she got about 4 hours of REM sleep they said. So we are excited she will finally be able to get the rest she needs.  She will also have to have an oxygen machine at night now. Her oxygen level goes d ...

Bethany Sheets (formerly "Pease") has been here for the last two days filming with me. It has been so fun having such a young person and her fresh approach to quilting. Everything is brand new to her and it is refreshing.  She is filming her own DVD today and I love the way she has designed her set. It looks so modern.  I'm so glad the tr ...

I'm so excited today even though the "storm" has certainly arrived here.  It is a blizzard but I feel so elated! I just got the news that one of the new quilts I did with Cheri Meineke-Johnson won "Outstanding Innovative Quilt" in the Road to California show.  It was just announced today!  I almost forgot how wonderful that feeling ...

    Some technical topics are very straight forward and objective. Other issues I have handled are influenced by the perception and opinion of the users. One such issue is sewing machine vibration. Any machine that contains moving parts will have some level of vibration that is expected. The question is how much is too much. In this ...

So I can see this topic is important to many of you out there. I have received several messages about my last post on pattern digitizing. So.. I have crafted an answer to one of the questions. Basically the question is this.. if you already use AutoSketch to digitize patterns, is Art 'n Stitch worth your time and effrot to learn - not to mention yo ...

So I received several good questions from a contact via the BLOG about digizing in Illustrator. This whole topic is miltu-faceted. So I thought is might be useful to all you to read the questions, and my answers. ;-) So I received several good questions from a contact via the BLOG about digizing in Illustrator. This whole topic is miltu-faceted. S ...

 Steps and considerations in solving technical problems (As seen in "Machine Quilting Unlimited")    During the years I have provided technical support to sewing machine operators, there have been many topics that surface when solving problems. These can vary from thread quality to skipping stitches to proper machine lubrication. I ...

So got a message asking about troubles with digitizing with Adobe Illustrator. The message referenced my blog entry about that topic.So got a message asking about troubles with digitizing with Adobe Illustrator. The message referenced my blog entry about that topic. ...

What a beautiful Easter Weekend!  I am so thankful for this beautiful world we live in and for the inspiration i gives us.  We have several trees in our yard in full coloful bloom and it just warms my heart to see nature prepare for this beautiful season. As you know, I also embroider and bought a wonderful new machine.  It's a 10 ...

After dealing with a long battle of whip lash and neck problems, it has gotten in my way of quilting. I am getting there but it has truly "whipped me down."  But I refuse to stay there. Today I needed some inspiration to finish a customer quilt.  It's such a cute one and is done with with bright applique flowers in bright colors and lots ...

I have been dealing with whip lash which has been quite a trial with horrific headaches.  Every day I have headaches, it's just how bad they will be.  I even ended up in the emergency room one evening it was so bad.  I have been going to therapy for a month and I am finally getting some relief.  Of course, this has affected bei ...

When I first started embroidering I knew nothing.  What was there to learn?  My wonderful machine threaded itself, let me know when my bobbin was almost out, if the thread broke I could go back to where that was and start again.  All I had to do was push buttons!  I was so excited I couldn't wait to start my first project!  ...

Stitching in the ditch is a must for your quilts to lay and hang nice and flat.  My first big experience with SID was when Linda called me to come help her with her quilts for Season 3 of her TV show.  I agreed, got off the phone and thought "What would she have me do on her quilts?".  Then I was sure it was loading them, assisting h ...

Good Morning.  I am quilting on my first antique quilt for my good friend Marlena Mann in New Mexico.  She is entering the quilt in a contest in February.  I am a bit nervous.  But as my husband tells me, “the design is the teacher”.  It is really true, she just wants a beautiful overall pattern,  I am using the Tex 30 ...

Spent Friday with my Father, hearing the stories of his youth.  We drove around Salt Lake looking at places that he lived at when he was a boy.  The best part was the stories, my Dad’s experiences are wonderful. Spent Friday with my Father, hearing the stories of his youth.  We drove around Salt Lake looking at places that he lived ...

I filmed yesterday with Todd.  The filming process is fascinating.  Remembering to look into the camera, visualizing you all making the book structure that I am teaching. I love teaching because of the triangular interaction between the student, the teacher and the subject.  It is the same when I am long-arm quilting.  I imagine ...

Yesterday, I spent the day in Rexburg, ID.  I was glad to visit with great friends and spend the bulk of my time there creating German Stars.  It is a tradition with the German people that the family hangs a star with a light in the window.  Our family has German ancestry and I wanted to continue that tradition. Yesterday, I spent t ...