Martha Sielman is not only the amazing leader of SAQA, but she is also the editor of many amazing art quilt books. You can find a complete list here.This past…
Can you believe it’s March? I think that our constant state of being connected is warping our notion of time. Hours pass in front of screens. I find it maddening,…
In the next few weeks, I am going to be jumping all over the place here—back to China, then to Florida, maybe to Houston, my studio, hiking, whatever I feel…
This summer, I have been invited to teach at two major quilting events. During the first part of July, I will be at Quilter’s Affair in Sister, Oregon. I have…
The day after the quilt judging at the Chinese International Patchwork Festival and Tournament there was an awards ceremony. It was a BIG deal with dignitaries, assigned seating, and lots…
These are the quilts I judged while participating in the 2016 China International Patchwork Invitational Tournament & Patchwork Arts Show. I hope you enjoy seeing them as much I did.…
It has taken a long time, but I have finally created some space to write about China. In fact, you just might be hearing from me on a regular and…
I am very happy to say that I am not leaving the great state of Alaska until the end of April. In the meantime, I will be hiking, knitting, and…
On December 27, 2012, I started this blog with the intention of conquering my fear of technology and documenting my creative life. Who knew it would be the best thing I…
When we lived in the lower 48, winter darkness was present, but it was fleeting in comparison to the hours without light in the North. Here, we feel the darkness,…
