All the Little Pieces

Scrappy quilts use little bits of leftover fabric. After a little hiatus from my sewing machine, I jumped in using what I had easily available to me. Electric is the moment I look for when creating. Energy from contrasting color and pattern gets me motivated. Offset checkered fabric makes rhythm akin to improvisational jazz causesContinue reading “All the Little Pieces”

Cumberland Plateau

The Cumberland Plateau is one of my favorite places in Tennessee. My husband’s family were original settlers in Fall Creek Falls area. Before I met my husband, I had recurring dreams that I was in a place similar to Spencer. When he took me there for the first time, it felt like I had beenContinue reading “Cumberland Plateau”

Babes in the Woods

I was visiting Mount Saint Helens, Wa. On the drive to the visitor center, we past tall evergreens planted by Warehouser. Because they were planted, they made a repeated pattern that made me dizzy. It was almost artificial. The majestic evergreens looked like giant, powerful soldiers marching in waves of green. Back in Tennessee, IContinue reading “Babes in the Woods”

Quilt Top

Feels like fall is officially here. Although the sun was out, it was a bit chilly. It was the perfect day to sew. I finished this quilt top. It’s made up of approximately 1” strips of my scrap quilting fabrics. It will fit over a queen size bed, but won’t hang over the sides veryContinue reading “Quilt Top”