Category Archives: Quilting

Back to Quilting and some Coco Pud Treats

Do I remember how to make quilts?  Found these blocks in a stack where I left them before going to Germany.  I’m trying to ease my way back into my fabric world.  There is something so therapeutic about putting pieces … Continue reading

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Blanket Stories — BYU Museum of Art

Another exhibit at the BYU MOA caught my eye as I was leaving this evening.  I immediately thought about my quilts–there are about this many.  The idea of this display was fascinating to me.  It’s a beautiful history of blankets … Continue reading

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The End of the Joann Fabric Store Era

When I first started quilting in 1992 or so, there were two Orem stores where quilters shopped:  JoAnn and Fantastic Fabrics on State Street in Orem.  I took my first quilting class from Penny Stephenson at Fantastic Fabrics.  My new … Continue reading

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Reunited with my Wednesday Quilt Group

It feels like my life is falling back into my places here, as I reunite with old friends I’ve been away from.  It’s a good feeling.  I’ve missed so many dear friends.

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Claire Makes a Quilt

Claire had fun making quilts for two of her girlfriends while she was here.  There wasn’t much time (with her work schedule), so we picked a quick and easy pattern she could whip up in her evenings. Here’s a tutorial … Continue reading

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The clearing of the ping pong table. WHAT WAS HE THINKING???

          Our kids and grandkids share their lives with us on Snapchat.  Every night right before we turn the lights out John and I hover together over one of our phones to watch the chats that … Continue reading

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Midway Quilters, saying farewell for awhile

Who would have thought a few months ago when we started this little quilt group, that we’d all become such dear friends so quickly!  Today we met at the home of Kristen Sumsion in Park City.  She is a delight!  … Continue reading

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Quilting My Stars in the Garden Quilt with Penny Stephenson

Penny Stephenson is my dear friend and fabulous quilter.  I was explaining to the kids about how quilts are made and how the stitches are added to the work I do.  Clark asked me if it might be possible to … Continue reading

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The 2023 Utah Valley Quilt Guild July Fair

Every year our local quilt guild celebrates quilting with a fair.  This year we got to enjoy gathering at Karen Ashton’s Wallsburg barn.  There were quilts displayed, classes held in the barn and under the trees, vendors, a fun yard … Continue reading

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My Flea Market Quilt

I think this beauty deserves a little more limelight.  Here are a few more pictures!  This pattern was designed by Lori Holt.  I made a few little changes to the original to make it my own.

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