Just finished the last day of the Art Quilt/Mixed Media class at A Sewing Basket in Salado, TX. Ladies you were wonderful. Absolutely loved your "What would happen if?" attitude! Cathy you were missed. These ladies(Donna, Mary, Becky, and Deb) were presented with my "Official Embellishment Certification" making them official "Embellishers"---what fun.

Have a Collage/Art Jacket Class coming up in November at A Sewing Basket in Salado. It will be on two consecutive Saturdays. If you do not care to do a jacket, you can use the same techniques to do a wall hanging.

Happy sewing to all. Don't be afraid to try new techniques in your sewing or quilting. Sometimes a whole new world may open up to you.

You have all heard of last year's terrible flood in Salado. My neighbor is showing off the quilt I made for her since she got back into her home. It was a small jesture that brought her a lot of happiness.

A few more pics from the Art Quilt/Mixed-media Class Part 1 from Sat., Oct.8. Ladies, I hope you had as much fun as I did. See you all Saturday, Oct. 15.

Had an absolutely, fantastic Art Quilt/Mix-Media Class this past Saturday at A Sewing Basket in Salado. The ladies were so much fun! Looking forward to Part two of this class, Saturday the 15th. Thanks to Betty and all the ladies at the store. Will be posting more pictures later.

The new Reversible Jacket. Every wardrobe needs a Reversible Jacket. Great for traveling--one jacket-two looks.

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Reversible Jackets featuring Eileen Chapman's pattern, "Just the Shirt".

Art Quilts

Art Jackets (Sweatshirt Foundation) Please scroll down to older posts to see students' work.

Check out older posts to see my student's Art Jackets.

Fall Schedule

September
17--Reversible Jacket Class 9:30-5
at A Sewing Basket 254-947-5423

October
8--Part 1 Art Quilt 12-5
A Sewing Basket 254-947-5423

15--Art Quilt Part 2 10-5
A Sewing Basket 254-947-5423

November
12--Art Jacket(Sweatshirt Foundation) Part 1 12-6
A Sewing BAsket 254-947-1662

19--Art Jacket(Sweatshirt Foundation) Part 2 10-5
A Sewing Basket 254-947-5423

I'm Back

Can hardly believe January was the last time I posted anything. Time truly moves way too fast. Since January I have taught some classes and learned some new techniques, which I am anxious to share. I also joined an Art Quilt group with some very talented ladies. Believe it or not, I actually created an art quilt; hopefully, with more to come.

There is a great new product out there--Gel Printing Plates for Gelatin Mono-Printing. So much fun. The pictures below are my first attempt using a gelatin plate made from Knox Gelatin. My Gel Printing Plate has been ordered and am anxiously waiting for it to arrive so I can try out the multitude of ideas that are forming.

The first two are printed over home dec fabric. The rest are printed on muslin.

Check out TanglePatterns.com for some amazing designs. This site should interest quilters as well as wearable artists.

Can't believe the end of January is so near! I have all ready taught two classes, The Raggy Jacket and a Sewing & Quilting Techniques Class. I have the greatest students. I want to thank Sew Much More in Austin, TX and A Sewing Basket in Salado, TX for allowing me to teach in their stores. Both stores are staffed with well-informed people.

In February I will be back at these two stores. Feb. 2 & 9 will be the Raggy Jacket Class at A Sewing Basket in Salado. For information Call 254-947-5423.
February 5 will be a finishing class for the Raggy Jacket at Sew Much More in Austin, TX Please call 512-452-3166 for more information.

I am in the process of developing some new classes. I trust this is a year of Happy Sewing and finishing all those UFOs hanging around. Looking at all the new fabric coming into the stores along with some great products really gets the creative juices flowing. Be sure to keep a look out for my upcoming classes.