Collage Mania, a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society, opens May 5 with a minimum donation of $80 for each artwork and continues May 6 and 7 when the donation minimum drops to $40. There are 384 fiber collages donated by 161 generous artists to Collage Mania 2009. Please read over the directions on how [...]

Linda M. Poole teaches us how she puts together one of her a quilt class kits. I had never realized, nor appreciated, how much work goes into make a kit. So much planning and careful attention to detail. Thanks Linda for showing us your process. P.S. You can order the kit by contacting Linda directly.

I’m thrilled to host the first-ever swap on the Quilting Gallery, Spring Blooms Mini Quilt Swap. Head on over to read the guidelines and then register to participate. Please don’t email me to register, instead use the registration form (closed) provided. Registration closes May 4, 2009 and I’ll send out partner information by May 10, [...]

BOB = Beginner’s Only Block (swap) BOM = Block of the Month DSM = Domestic Sewing Machine DWR = Double Wedding Ring FART = Fabric Aquisition Road Trip FIU = Finish It Up FQ = Fat Quarter HST = Half-Square Triangle HSY = Haven’t Started Yet LAQ= Long Arm Quilter LQS = Local Quilt Shop [...]

Judy’s just posted her latest FREE stash busting project. She’ll post the next steps every few days. Isn’t it gorgeous! I love it. The idea is to use up stash, so you can make room for more pretty fabrics. Be sure to check out the no waste flying geese tutorial [PDF file]. I haven’t tried [...]

As you can see, lots of changes around here. There are still a few areas to clean up, and more changes to come next week for the Quilt Shop Locator.

Check out the gorgeous hats I made for Judy and I to wear at Market. All they need is a little bit of ribbon added so they can be tied under our chin. I’m sure we’ll be a great hit. Ok seriously, these are candy dishes, made from another of Geta Grama’s fabulous tutorials, Quilted [...]

Hope you have a wonderful holiday spent with family and loved ones… and lots of chocolate!

There are days/weeks when time just seems to move way too quickly. I’ve been working on preparations for attending Spring Market next month and a new version of this web site, which I think you’re going to *love*. It’s cleaner, easier to navigate and COLOURFUL! I had hoped to get it ready for this weekend, [...]

Katy Allgeyer from Feng Shui By Fishgirl created this very unique necktie quilt using her boyfriend’s unused neckties. What a great idea to repurpose the neckties into something unique and colourful.