I have had so much fun with my Triangle Maze pattern! Blueberry Lime Fizz is the third version I've made. I can think of a lot more fabric and color combinations I'd like to try, but I am going to stop now and move...

A messenger bag for my niece's birthday (I hope she likes it!)Bibs (see this post)Helping my Mom clear out her condo so she can put it on the marketRearranging my kitchen to store the things I bring back from her condo! (she has some good...

Back in early February, the Modern Quilt Guild blog asked "What does modern quilting mean to you?" I was among those who put their two cents in to answer. Writer Linzee McCray has written a post for Etsy's blog about modern quilting and Modern...

This is a fun new version of my Triangle Maze free pattern download (see sidebar below).  (Edited to add that this download is no longer available - see my Craftsy, Etsy or PatternSpot shops to purchase this quilt with six sizes). Instead of using all...

I took these pictures last winter (that would be in early 2009 - I live in Michigan and do not yet count this winter as over). The sunny days of winter always cheer me up and make the winter seem less dreary.I was inspired...

We have badly needed some new placemats at our house. Despite the amount of time I spend sewing, I have neglected this area. Also, with the addition of my mom to our household, the set of four placemats I made several years ago means we...

I did some serious fabric shopping on Wednesday! I love these colors - I can't seem to get enough grey lately.This picture doesn't quite show the intensity of these colors. However, starting with the orange, the fabrics are:Michael Miller Krystals in Orange and Kona...

After I finished yesterday's post I realized that I did not include any pictures of the older buildings at Oberlin! While I am usually more interested in modern architecture, I do appreciate the grace and detail of many older buildings. This is the Carnegie Bldg...

I spent Thursday and Friday visiting Oberlin College with my daughter and her friend.They are juniors this year. Oberlin had a really nice program where they spent a night in the dorm with other freshman girls. The program continued on Friday with a campus tour,...

March is my month for the Bee's Knees block exchange that I belong to. I have always loved house quilts, but the blocks have too many pieces -- so I simplified mine to just six pieces.My blocks will be black and white prints. Some...