Sometimes being creative feels selfish. Why is that? Let me see if I can answer, because this is where I try to answer questions that I overhear others asking. My whole life is an attempt to not have “me” time. I hate “me” time. Whenever I’ve been fooled into taking “me” time I’ve just laughed… Read More »
I love quilts.
Yesterday I told you about my trip to the quilt store. What kept me going last week through trying to get my house back into shape, washing stemware and tablecloths, and wilting in the heat was the thought that soon I would be quilting again! So exciting! And so necessary, as I have four married children… Read More »
Babies need quilts….
So some kee-razy person decided that we need to boil maple sap this season — this wedding season when we, and I use the word “we” advisedly, that is to say, approximately, to mean I, with generous hand-sewing help from others, am on the hook to make a bunch of bridesmaids’ dresses — not to mention… Read More »
Kangaroo care/Emergency quilt!
This morning after Mass I found out that my friend is going to North Dakota to visit her son, daughter-in-law, and new baby granddaughter, who is in the NICU with underweight, difficult body temperature, and possible kidney issues. I came home and felt that, even if it means that she has to use it as… Read More »
Quick little lap quilt.
When you quilt, especially the way I do, which is to walk up to people and tell them how much you like the print of their skirt and would they give it to you when they are done with it or preferably sooner, people often give you bits of fabric. Maybe they are nervous you… Read More »