Hunting for Tissu, Dentelle, Linge Ancien & Boutons
I belong to the Milwaukee Art Quilters group (MArQ). At the meeting one month before leaving for Celebrate French Textiles 2024, I asked the group if they would like it if I brought fabric back from France that would be the basis of a quilt challenge. The reply was yes and so I was on a shopping mission, or a hunt for tissu, linge ancien, dentelle and boutons – fabric, vintage linen, lace and buttons, - when I got to France. France’s fabric, lace, linens and embellishment


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...





























