Although Debbie does not come from a family history of quilting, she caught the “bug” when as a child in the late 1950s she observed the local quilting ladies around a big floor frame. From that time until the late 1980s, she dreamed of being able to create her own beautiful quilts. And now that […]
Although Debbie does not come from a family history of quilting, she caught the “bug” when as a child in the late 1950s she observed the local quilting ladies around a big floor frame. From that time until the late 1980s, she dreamed of being able to create her own beautiful quilts. And now that […]
Nicole didn’t start “seriously sewing” until she transitioned away from her full-time corporate job (back in 2013). It started with craft shows, branched out to Etsy, add some boutique shops and Amazon Handmade! Mix in a popular website with modern patterns and projects, a viral YouTube Channel, brand partnerships and a hyper-active Instagram! This all […]
Nicole didn’t start “seriously sewing” until she transitioned away from her full-time corporate job (back in 2013). It started with craft shows, branched out to Etsy, add some boutique shops and Amazon Handmade! Mix in a popular website with modern patterns and projects, a viral YouTube Channel, brand partnerships and a hyper-active Instagram! This all […]
As a self-described “pragmatic quilt-maker,” Kelly Ashton approaches quilt design and construction with a knowledge of and appreciation for the theoretical while searching for and developing skills and shortcuts that are practical. Kelly is passionate about patchwork! Kelly loves to design and make quilts, and her patchwork interests range from “microwave quilts” (quilts that are […]
As a self-described “pragmatic quilt-maker,” Kelly Ashton approaches quilt design and construction with a knowledge of and appreciation for the theoretical while searching for and developing skills and shortcuts that are practical. Kelly is passionate about patchwork! Kelly loves to design and make quilts, and her patchwork interests range from “microwave quilts” (quilts that are […]
Sandy Gard is a NACQJ-certified judge from Oklahoma, Quilt judges understand that entrants are at different stages of their quilting journey. Quilt show judges don’t have the luxury of studying your quilt for hours on end. In most cases, they only have a few minutes to evaluate each quilt. Their critiques cite areas of strength […]
Sandy Gard is a NACQJ-certified judge from Oklahoma, Quilt judges understand that entrants are at different stages of their quilting journey. Quilt show judges don’t have the luxury of studying your quilt for hours on end. In most cases, they only have a few minutes to evaluate each quilt. Their critiques cite areas of strength […]
Let’s get connected to the women and quilts that came before us… We’ll investigate vintage and antique quilts in my collection to discover the stories they tell us. From fabric design to patterns (or lack thereof!), from constrained to improv, from purchased yardage to clothing scraps, from published patterns to original designs. I’ll demystify some […]
Let’s get connected to the women and quilts that came before us… We’ll investigate vintage and antique quilts in my collection to discover the stories they tell us. From fabric design to patterns (or lack thereof!), from constrained to improv, from purchased yardage to clothing scraps, from published patterns to original designs. I’ll demystify some […]
