Quilting with Kids: Home Projects
Follow my blog with Bloglovin The kids love to cook together. The more they can do on their own the more fun they have. And, it’s great that I can now give them a recipe and say, “Go for it!” Journal Entry: March 23, 2020 I’m thinking about these kids today. As one thought has led to another I’m thinking about the crazy times we are living in right now, watching the impact of the threat of a spreading virus and how it is changing my kids’ daily routines. I’m thinking about my grandkids and what they are doing to…
Quilt Designs for Kids: Finding the Right Story
Follow my blog with Bloglovin Journal Entry: October 18, 2013 I think I’ve finally got it! I’ve been noodling over a theme for a quilt project for my grandsons for over a year; I’m really feeling major guilt gnawing at me now. I promised the quilts a while ago so they are long overdue. I’ve struggled with finding the design and have been driven by significance—a theme that will be special to each of them. I’ve been stuck on trying to identify a design that will fit each of their interests. They would be happy with Angry Birds or Plants…
Mark Making On Fabric in Inspirational Word Quilts
Follow my blog with Bloglovin Journal Entry: September 6, 2013 I was in the mood to share words of wisdom and inspirational quotes today, mark making on fabric. I’m really wishing for some sunshine – just a little ray of bright light and blue skies that lets me know winter won’t last forever. I’m thinking of a bit of outdoor warmth that would be perfect for sun painting on fabric. The last time I had a chance to sun print on fabric I had just returned from Hobby Lobby. Walking through the store I noticed an amazing number of home…
Quilting With Kids: Stamping Fabric
Follow my blog with Bloglovin Journal Entry: August 28, 2013 I am so blessed to have a special place to work on my art. My husband gave up his Jeep room in the garage, and helped our son do a grand job of fitting it out so I’d have a large, comfortable, finished room with lots of space for storage and light for creating. My grandchildren love to spend time with me in the “studio,” which is a wonderful bonus. They ask for time in the studio every time they visit; it is becoming a regular place for us to play together….