I went to my annual retreat in Taos recently (my 4th year going to this retreat!). Every year, its an amazing chance to create something…anything, really. I usually bring a few projects with me, and this year I did what I’ve done in years past, brought a few hand sewing projects, and machine sewn projects, so I could choose what to work on and switch back and forth and the mood hit.

This year I decided to try reverse engineering a vintage quilt that my friend Neicy Frey owns. A scrappy, improv mushroom quilt, pictured above. I’ve only ever seen photos, but I have always been in love with the look of it. READ MORE

I recently went to Taos for an annual art studio retreat. It’s my third year in a row going on this particular retreat. It happens at different times during the year and I have usually gone in September. This year, however, I had a conflict during that time and decided I’d try April.READ MORE

Hello! I hope you are well!

 

I made a very quick trip to Raleigh, North Carolina recently, to attend Quiltcon 2024, put on by The Modern Quilt Guild. I also was able to slip in some family time with my brother and his family (I grew up about 1 1/2 hours outside of Raleigh). at Quiltcons past, I have taught workshops and stayed highly scheduled, but this time around I went purely as an attendee, so I had the chance to walk the show, see the quilts, and catch up with people in person instead of through the computer screen! It was wonderful!READ MORE

 

I tend to settle into cycles that can leave me creatively stuck at times. Especially in winter, when it is all too easy to just veg out in front of the tv every night and let my brain and my body “go limp”.READ MORE

My husband pointed me to an article in the newest Architectural Digest issue about Dorothy Liebes, considered “the mother of modern weaving”. READ MORE

Broody Bunch- A quilt by Timna Tarr

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