Fall 2011 Smocking, Quilting and Sewing Courses

September 10th 2011

Once again, I’ll be teaching creative sewing and smocking classes at Mohawk College.  You can check out all of the great continuing education courses being offered this term in their online catalogue. From one day and two day courses, to longer courses that take place once a week, there’s something for everyone, regardless of your [...]

Stitching in Michigan with Wendy Schoen

April 7th 2011

I spent the weekend before last away in Michigan with my friend Debbie, stitching. Smile Debbie. We met two years ago at the SAGA conference in Indianapolis and hit it off immediately. We had great plans to reunite at Norfolk this year but my husband’s work responsibilities meant I had to miss it this year. [...]

Valentine’s Heart Quilt Square tutorial

February 12th 2011

I recently taught “Introduction to Machine Quilting” at Mohawk College.  It was a fun bunch of women and we had a great time.  The class was designed to give novice quilters a basic handle on terminology, supplies, tools and techniques and give them the confidence to tackle quilting projects on their own.  I think everyone [...]