Wonder Team

It was time to reassemble the long arm. Keep in mind that the bed is 12' wide. The wonderful duo from Delightful Quilting and Sewing, Ron and Joyce, spent the afternoon getting this machine in shape for it's new space. I'm so grateful to find this two who answered my call of 'help' and came to put it right.
 

A Distance Away

The call for entries is on for Quilt National. I've earned a spot a few times, most recently for this piece (detail of "In the Weeds" shown here) and I may enter again. I woul have to find one that was not exhibited or broadcast publically. That's what will take time. The hunt.
 

The Fourth for Reflecting

In a new house, with a new view, a new walk, and a day to reflect on that point on the map of this country I'm in. This Fourth seems very different, not worthy of celebrating independence when so many rights are gone and more are in danger of loss. So, this walk in my new country in my new country. 
 

My Kitchen View

I've a red japanese maple tree outside my courtyard at my new house. It's not looking healthy, but it may recover. Lots of thoughts go out to hang on that tree, and I'd hate to loose it. 
 

Let's Get Lost in Tile

I feel I've made this in fabric before. Or perhaps with charcoal in high school drawing class. Or a chalk line (see below) on the driveway for a kid's game. But here it is telling me that I should add this tiler as a kitchen backsplash, or somewhere somehow. The lure of the Tile Store.

 

Quilt-A-Thon in October

There will be another spectacilar 'Quilt-a -thon' hosted by Joe Cunningham to benefit Joe the Quilter's residence in Great Britin They hope to improve the museum, and we folks are getting together to help by offering tips. Join us, mark your calerndar for October 3 from 3-6 GMT

Wander the Aisles

I'll have a place in the renovation that will call for fill. And no, this wouldn't do, but boy, is it ever a great tile. And there it is, now to find a place to use it. See, there is motif at every turn.
 

This Must Be Luck

I'd moved a potted plant from a spot in the garden and a large toad jumped out. I've not seen one in years, although they were constantly around when I was growing up. Thrilled to see it, and I take this toad as a sign of good luck for all of the new things I've encountered these past few months. 
 

Strawberries and the Moon

Friends came for my first 'dinner' at the new place and we sat on the deck watching the full moon (the Strawberry Moon) eating strawberry shortcake. Delightful, and a great way to welcome summer. 
 

Blue Tape is My Guide

I'm finaly getting the three little quilts finished and ready to send out to Crafty Monkies this week. I needed to quilt just up to the finished line as well as leave ample fabric beyond that line. After placing the  pattern sized to the finish measure, I taped around the edge to guide the last bits of quilting. 
 

Telluride in September

Here's "Domino Effect" which is a good description for what I would call "a definitive mark" and also the title of the class I'll teach this September 24-28 in Telluride, Colorado for the Ah Haa School. There are a couple of spots left, so come with me and print textiles definitively.   https://canvas.ahhaa.org/classes/656