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...
July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress declared Independence
Most of us this holiday will be with family and friends attending parades, picnics and firework displays. That’s because 240 years ago,...
Jack-is-a-Fox
My newest grandchild, Jack Louis, is now three weeks old. I think he is sweet, cuddly and adorable - especially in his little fox outfit....
Teaching Little Fingers to Sew
When I was seven years old, my grandmother taught me how to sew and crochet. I would spend the weekend with her learning how to stitch...
My Artistic Passion - Embroidery
When I was eight years old, my mother put in my hands a sampler to embroider and explained how to stitch. I remember she also told me to...
Eye Candy
A LOVELY day was spent with Heidi Parkes, quilt artist and a 2016 multiple first place winner at QuiltCon West, at the International...
My Day on the Trail
A few weeks ago in mid-March, the Cedarburg Spur Fiber Arts Trail took place. I had a great viewpoint of the day from the Wisconsin...
Traditions
We all have a family tradition or two that just has to happen every year. One of mine is the annual Valentine's Day party. This family...
