February 14, 2022
New Mexico Sun and Sky
One of the questions I have been asked more than once since I moved to New Mexico is how or if I think the local landscape will change my work. It’s honestly a very fair question. READ MORE
January 16, 2022
Why Should Our Best Only Be on Instagram?
Rojas Quilt Pattern, photo by Cate Dingley
One of the reasons I wanted to start blogging again was a simple, but also complex. I was observing something online. Scrolling through Instagram, I was finding people whose work I liked a lot. I’d click on their profile to go to their website, only to find that it often said “coming soon” or that it was very outdated. Old blog posts, online shops that didn’t resemble what they were showing on Instagram in the least, nowhere to sign up for an email list. READ MORE
December 7, 2021
New blank cards in the shop!
We could all use incentive to give and receive some happy mail!
New in the shop are beautiful blank inside cards from artist Neicy Frey, in Spokane, Washington. I have some pieces of Neicy’s work in our home, I’m a huge fan! When I saw that she was now carrying cards, I loved the idea of having my favorites in the shop.
November 30, 2021
New video class and DIY holiday stocking- for FREE!
I am suddenly filled with inspiration now that I am fully moved into my studio. I got the urge last week to make a new holiday stocking design from my pretty Liberty of London scraps. A few prototypes and its almost ready to release! I am SO happy with how it turned out!
If you’ve never taken a class from me and are curious about my online classes- This stocking will be a full PDF pattern and an online class. You’ll get to see a little bit about how I teach and within the video class you can ask me questions, etc.
June 24, 2021
Join me at QuiltCon 2022 in Phoenix!
Today is the official catalog release day for The Modern Quilt Guild’s Quiltcon 2022, happening in Phoenix, AZ February 16-20, 2022.READ MORE
June 15, 2021
New Quilting Workshops!
As we ease back into in-person workshops and lectures, It felt like a good time to update my workshop and lecture offerings. I miss teaching in person, but I have really come around to virtual lectures and workshops, both as a teach and a student. It opens learning up to so many more people! And I can’t say I’m exactly sad about not having to lug 75 plus quilts to a lecture. READ MORE
June 14, 2021
The Wise Craft Quilt Studio construction update
Wall of Windows in the Quilt Studio
There’s been lots of work happening here at our Santa Fe house. To bring you up to date- We had planned to buy a house with a studio already built, but when we found our house and its amazing location, we quickly decided it was THE house. Its super lovely but small, even for 2 people who downsized before moving in. Adding on to it was always part of the plan. We finalized plans to add on to it in 2020, but COVID and things that go with that initially slowed things down. Construction finally started about 10 weeks ago.
May 26, 2021
Shows to watch while crafting
Yesterday we had our monthly Zoom meet up for the Snowflake Sampler Block of the Month. We all agree that hand stitching- really any kid of crafting- has provided a nice way to keep hands busy and relax our mind when we sit down. Some of our members live is areas that are now experiencing their 3rd lockdown and warnings of possibly more. Keeping our hands busy, and creating a rhythm with our movement is a great way to relax the mind and calm our thoughts. And I’m not going to lie, the added surprise of a new block each month in our BOM has been fun too!
April 19, 2021
Nuts and Bolts- #myquiltcouldlivehere
Clockwise from top right, all surrounding my Nuts and Bolts Quilt- Penguin First Editions:: Pink Bed:: Floral Bath :: blooming cactus :: Chinatown Pretty :: Enid Collins bag :: geometric wedding