In the part of the country where I live, there is something iconic about cardinals in winter - their bright color stands out so beautifully against the white snow.  I've always wanted to make another version of this pillow for my machine applique class, and,...

I forgot to tell you about the class I took at GAAQG's Quilting Unlimited last weekend!  After teaching Bias Applique on Friday, I took a class called Abstract Mini Quilts from another guild member, Debra Gash, on Saturday.  It was a fun day to play...

Fantastic students and some of their blocks from my Bias Appliqué class at GAAQG's Quilting Unlimited yesterday. Left to right:  Janet, Sue, Judy, Ginia, Carolyn, Marge, Erika and Miriam in front.  Another Janet had sewing machine issues and wasn't able to sew, but I hope she will...

For the nearby folks:  a reminder that I'll be teaching Hand Appliqué this Saturday, July 27 from 10-2 at Pink Castle Fabrics and next Friday, August 2 I'll be teaching Bias Appliqué as part of the Greater Ann Arbor Quilt Guild's Quilting Unlimited.  There is still space...