Tips And Tools Tuesday – Get A Grip

As I shared last week, I am machine-quilting once again. I began with a small baby quilt and have moved on to a queen-size for my dear friend, Monica. Her mother-in-law, Bea, an avid quilter, passed away several months ago at the age of 99. She had hand-appliqued twenty Southern Belle blocks, but died before completing the quilt.  Yep, Read More

Tips And Tools Tuesday – Chatelaine – a What?

I’ve always enjoyed hand-work and usually just place my hand-stitching supplies on the end-table next to my chair.   When I hand-quilt, I use a hoop to hold my quilt.  I’d get all settled with the hooped quilt in hand (and wrapped all around me) and realize I’d forgotten one or more of the supplies I needed. Drat! Then I’d have to Read More