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Quilting was probably born of necessity –to keep families warm. Worn clothing and scraps were used by the majority of the quilters. But in the twenty first century, most quilts are sewn from new fabric, and are made to satisfy a creative urge. The Quilters at First love to shop for new fabric–a trip toContinue reading “Reuse, Recycle and Repurpose”

The air was crisp at 7 am when I walked the dog–but my elderly neighbor who walks miles more than me, reminded me it was just a tease, that there will be more days of 100 degrees. But I have seen signs that summer is on the downhill slide, bringing joy to my heart. SundayContinue reading “Signs of Late Summer”

Remember the museums of your childhood? Although I have been to many wonderful modern museums, I still have the image of a dusty, cram packed room full of hundreds of artifacts when I read/hear the word “museum”. So, when my husband suggested a trip to Nebraska to the International Quilt Museum as a bribe forContinue reading “Visiting the International Quilt Museum”

Concordia, KS is only two hours plus away from my front door; but it was all brand new to me! We were on our way to the International Quilt Museum and some minor league baseball in Nebraska and Concordia was a great stopping place for lunch, historical site seeing and fabric shopping. Lunch was atContinue reading “Concordia, KS”

What is your “passion”? Maybe passion is too strong a word for what I mean, but do you have a hobby or interest that consumes a lot of your time and a significant portion of your budget? Passions or hobbies or interests are the flavoring or seasoning that makes person more interesting. It is theContinue reading “What is your Passion?”

When I retired ten years ago, I announced that one item on my bucket list was to enter a quilt in the Prairie Quilt Guild bi-annual quilt show. Ten years later it is finally happening! I have judged quilts in a country fair for several years and graded hundreds when I taught Sewing in HighContinue reading “Common Threads Quilt Show”

What is the best part of summertime for you? I look forward to grandkids coming to visit. I enjoy fresh tomatoes, basil and zinnias from our tiny raised garden beds and even some nights at the ball park. But what I wait for every year is to simply walk out the house at 7 amContinue reading “Summertime”

May was my birthday month and I believe that birthdays should be celebrated! My family and friends did not disappoint me, although this year’s events won’t soon be forgotten….waiting for three hours plus in a hospital’s emergency room parking lot and KFC tenders eaten at a park. To top it off, I received an edgerContinue reading “Gifts for the Quilter”

When does an item become “vintage” or “antique”? Cars can obtain a special vintage or classic license plate after 25 years. Furniture, china etc. need to be close to 100 years old to be labeled antique. But quilts—sort of up to the owner and what the quilt itself tells us. (This is why labels onContinue reading “Is it Vintage, antique or classic?”

When I suggested adding “ric rac” to the apron a student was making in class, I was met with the most incredulous look only a teenager can give. Ric Rac? Surely I was making that word up! None of the students recognized the name of a trim they might have seen once. Gleefully, I introducedContinue reading “Ric Rac”