Hi everyone! Just lately I’ve been exploring a few ideas that have been sitting quietly in the back of my mind — and one of them has taken me down the most unexpected path. Paper. Not the kind I write class notes on but paper as a material. I’ve started looking at it differently and it has completely shifted the way I think about what “textile” really means. So today, I’d like to share a few thoughts on this idea of paper as textile  — because once you see it that way, you ca

It’s that time of the year again — when pumpkins grin, ghosts float about and spiders suddenly become fashionable! Whether you’re planning to dress up or simply enjoy the spooky atmosphere, why not bring a touch of Halloween into your quilting? I’ve got a few fun ideas to help you add some playful “scary” touches to your stitching. A Spider Web Corner Filler When I’m doing graffiti quilting, I often get stuck for ideas to fill awkward corners. That’s when a spider web comes t

When most people in my community hear the words free-motion machine embroidery , they immediately picture it on a quilt top—swirling...

As quilters, we often think of fabric as a source of comfort—soft, colourful and deeply tied to tradition. Fabric can also be a powerful...

There’s something deeply magical about capturing the spirit of a wild creature with fabric and thread—especially when it’s one of our...

WORKING WITH COLOUR: WHAT WE FEEL…WHAT WE CREATE  As quilters and textile artists, we often talk about fabric, thread, texture and...

There’s something magical about watching a flat piece of fabric transform into a richly textured artwork with nothing more than a sewing...

Where Old Meets New in Textile Art   Quilting has a long and rich history. For generations, it’s been a way to preserve memories, tell...