Hawai’i – a Beautiful Culture Like No Other
Hawai’i is a rich tapestry of natural beauty, cultural diversity and historical richness. And while we go there for its sun, sandy...
The Magic of France
Ah, France. If you take a moment at dusk to observe the color of the sky and how it illuminates the landscape, soon you’ll see a haze...
Special Fabric Shops
I love to shop! It’s really at hobby status for me. There are many categories of shops I like best such as clothing, art, gift,...
Communities of Color Quilt Selected for Exhibit at the International Quilt Festival Houston 2021
The Together in Unity exhibit, one of many at the International Quilt Festival Houston 2021, encouraged artists to “express in a creative...
Little Hands of Love Quilt
For a recent birthday, my grandchildren each painted a corner of a canvas, which I love! While the paints and paper were out, I had each...
Isn't it Grand!
My grandmother was an artist and an interior decorator. She took me to art museums and galleries to discuss art, especially...
It's a Green Thing
Green. I used to think green was boring and truly didn’t think of it at all. Unless it was Christmas time or gardening, I just dismissed...
Chenille
When I was a little girl, my Grandma and Grandpa Sweek had chenille bedspreads. I was fascinated with the chenille. Often when I would...
"Wrappings of Happiness" - Bojagi Patchwork, A Traditional Korean Art Form
We are so excited that Heidi Parkes, the 1st place winner in the Handwork category at QuiltCon 2016 will be conducting the workshop...
A Woolly Surprise
I was asked by the Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fiber Arts to teach my Coiled Fabric Bowl class for the upcoming Fall University Day...
