I am still finding different ways to use a relatively new product from Superior Threads called Texture Magic. I see so many possibilities. In conjunction with my experimentation with Texture Magic, I am finding many more ways to use Shiva PaintStiks, Angelina Fibers and stitch building. There are so many products to "play" with and so little time.

At the present time I am finishing projects that have been left hanging for some reason or other. Watch out world!! Just a couple more projects to go and then I am allowing myself the luxury of once again delving into my creative side--full steam ahead or whatever they say. I'll post pictures of completed projects as they are fully developed from my mind into something more substantial.

Trust you all are allowing your creative side to breathe. Just watching my garden and all that God has created blows me away. What artist could possibly combine colors, textures, etc to match anything God has created for our senses.

Also a big thank you to all the wonderful people that share their talent so freely--that includes all my students.

Until next time--Christine : )

Raggy Jacket (Four Corners Pattern) created with quilter's cotton, turn-back cuffs and piping binding. Features fun pockets.



Circle & Curves Collage Jacket (Sweatshirt Base) mid thigh length with scallops at bottom and sleeves. Has three inside inside pockets created with circles.

Diva Art Jacket (Muslin Base) A fabaric collage jacket with a muslin base using a simple jacket pattern.


Autumn Leaves Wall Hanging
Leaves were enhanced with Shiva PaintStiks for a realistic look.

If you are on facebook, look me up. It took a while, but I am now on facebook. What fun!--- and I can learn something too. :-)

Feb. 16 & 17, Susan K. Cleveland is coming to do a program and workshop for the Wildflower Quilt Guild in Temple, TX. The name of her workshop is Piping Hot Macaroni. Should be a lot of fun! If you can, come and sit in on the meeting the
16th and/or take part in the workshop on the 17th.


Love this--"If I stitch fast enough, does it count as aerobic exercise?" Author Unknown Wouldn't it be nice?.?.?

Happy New Year to All. Can't believe 2010 is here!

Hold on to your hats, people. I actually made 5 quilts from Nov. to Jan. 5, finishing the last quilt in Jan. for my husband. Our daughter, son-in-law, son, and daughter-in-law were really surprised. I had promised my daughter a t-shirt quilt for the last 8 or so years. I know she had probably given up on me actually producing a quilt from all those t-shirts.

I had a great time at Dot Collins Workshop held by the Wildflower Quilt Guild in Temple, TX Wed., Jan. 20. Dot showed us how to do machine quilted feathers. Those of you who know me are probably shocked that I took a quilting class. I have had many quilting classes--just prefer to use these techniques in wearable art or art quilts. Dot made these feathers look sooo easy. Well, maybe after a few hundred hours, I'll get the hang of it and create somthing I won't mind showing off. If you would like to see Dot's work her website is www.dotcollinsquilter.com

I am looking forward to taking the Susan K. Cleveland workshop sponsored by WQG
Feb. 17, "Piping Hot Curves-Macaroni." I may start quilting more. :-)

I wish you all a wonderful year and lots of happy sewing with loads of projects actually getting finished. I also wish you peace, love, and happiness. Christine