Category Archives: Uncategorized

Are you a “pattern follower” or a “wing it” type of person? I am a 70/30 blend—with the 70% being “wing it”. And sometimes that gets me in trouble! Many, many quilt patterns are just variations of the classic quilt blocks that have been used since who knows when. The time tested block patterns becomeContinue reading “Patterns vs. “Wing it””

Do you know what I like best about this quilting experience? It isn’t the finished project– sometimes a bit of a let down, or fabric purchasing–I have almost broken myself of that habit, or having an outlet for creativity that is practical….it is being with my quilting friends on Wednesday! Wednesday from 11 am to 4 pmContinue reading “The best part of Quilting”

Have you ever been advised “to think outside the box”? If I had a dollar for every time that phrase was used at in-services during my teaching career, I would be booking that river cruise! But it is great advice. I am more of a rule follower–a think “inside the box” person but I admire persons who canContinue reading “Thinking Outside the Box”

Quilts are sandwiches–the pieced top which is usually the star of the show, the backing which is often an afterthought and the batting which is not seen or given much thought by non-quilters but which adds warmth and drape. Thus the batting used can greatly affect the look and durability of a quilt and canContinue reading “The “Filling” in the Sandwich”

Do you multi task? Do you several things at the same time? Some would argue that a person isn’t really doing several things at same time, rather individual actions very close together. I have also heard it argued that multi tasking slows the process down; a person would accomplish more if only one chore was undertaken at aContinue reading “Enjoy the Journey”

Good morning from a snowy Kansas. We are on the good side of a blizzard–much worse out west.  The snow is lovely to look at from inside a warm kitchen; the winds are what make it dangerous. I do feel for all those who must be out in this caring for animals, providing essential services, and thoseContinue reading “Stages of a Quilt”

Last Wednesday we celebrated the end of our quilting year and prepared for a new year in the sewing room! We partied, worked and dreamed. At noon we had lunch with the hand quilters and presented our checks from the 2023 sales to representatives of the two missions we support.  The Quilters at First were proud toContinue reading “It is a Wrap!”

It is all about balance! I envy persons who have a figured out how to balance all their needs, wants, and obligations. I struggle daily with what I think “I should do”—volunteer with groups that delivery food or meals, deliver flowers to homebound persons, visit an ailing member of my extended family and what “IContinue reading “Balancing Acts”

I look forward to cold weather every year, and not just because I live through August in Kansas! One very important reason is meal planning. I have a rotation of soups that have been tested over the years that are perfect for cold weather. All these recipes make a large quantity, especially for two people.Continue reading “Soups On!”

Fall and especially the month of November is magical. I walked the dog this morning in fog , not so dense that I couldn’t enjoy the trees that are showing off their colors, but it added to the ambiance. The autumn smells seem more intense with the dampness fog brings. Kansas will never compete withContinue reading “November Magic”