Last week, I asked you all what you love about patchwork in exchange for some fat quarters of my favorite Kona cottons. Thank you for all the wonderful responses ! Clearly, the patchwork fever is upon as all. The randomly selected winner is Karen Irvine...

As much as possible, I like to avoid making plans on Sunday afternoon. This is my time to huddle up inside and sew to my heart’s content. After my favorite morning yoga class and maybe brunch at a nearby café, I’m quite content to spend...

Quilting Arts June/July 2010 issue has been on the newsstands for a few days now, so hopefully most of you have seen its fabulous cover quilt by Diane Nunez. The instant we saw this fun and funky art quilt with unusual embellishment techniques at the...

Somehow, amidst my hectic Friday schedule, I forgot to announce the winner of this adorable packet of fabrics from the line "Love U," by Deb Strain for Moda Fabrics. I then spent the rest of my weekend moving into a new apartment where I still...

There’s nothing like spending a lazy summer afternoon with a good book. I’ll never forget reading Bram Stoker’s Dracula on a hot and hazy day, but still getting goosebumps on my arms. Or becoming so engrossed in Sara Gruen’s Water...

Whenever I visit a new city, one of my favorite things to do is just walk. There’s no better way to soak in your surroundings and I find that wandering without purpose often turns up the most unexpectedly delightful finds. Of course, walking often...

Isn’t it funny how the summer can be the busiest time of year? Of course, there are always those lazy afternoons spent at the beach, leisurely outdoor dinners, and nice long bike rides. But, at least in my case, there have also been many weekend...

In the June/July issue of Quilting Arts Magazine, our theme was staycation and the fun things you can do with your fabric and art supplies without traveling far from home.  We challenged our readers to create a staycation postcard - because who doesn't like getting a postcard from a friend or family member when they're on vacation? - and send it to us.