After a 10-year absence, I finally made it back to the Festival of Quilts in Birmingham — one of my favourite events in the world of textiles and quilting. It was just as inspiring, energetic, and creatively charged as I remembered. I decided to sign up for two short and quick workshops while I was…
Painting, Layering, and Embracing Happy Accidents In Ruth Norbury’s workshop, stitching is just the beginning. Once the design is transferred and stitched onto fabric, the real magic happens when paint and dyes are layered over the threads to create depth, colour, and life. This week, I explored this exciting stage of the process, one I…
Last week, I shared a glimpse of the stitching I’ve been doing using vintage fabrics, lace, trim, and lots of hand stitches. I’m still exploring this gentle, satisfying pace of making—and there’s more to come soon. This week, I’m turning my attention back to a workshop I started with Stitch Club, led by textile artist…
Since returning from a.ll the travel, teaching at Stitches Conference and Quilt Canada, I’ve found myself in a bit of a funny mood—caught between bursts of energy and waves of inertia. My brain feels full of ideas, but my body sometimes says, “Not today.” I’ve been following along with some Stitch Club workshops, sketching out…
I’ve just returned from Quilt Canada, and I’m still riding the wave of creative energy that surrounded me all week. What a joy it was to be immersed in such an inspiring environment—teaching, learning, reconnecting, and soaking in the beautiful buzz of creativity that filled every corner of the convention centre. Teaching at Quilt Canada…
It’s that time of year again—Quilt Canada is just around the corner, and my studio has been a flurry of fabric scraps, thread, class lists, and piles of stuff everywhere. Preparing for an event like this is always a mix of excitement and focused energy. There are kits to assemble, new samples to finish, tools…
After several weeks on the road, I’m finally back home — though just for a brief pause. I returned from a trip only to head out again a couple of days later to teach at the Saskatchewan Stitches Conference, held at the beautiful St. Peter’s College and Monastery. It was a full, rich week of…
After quite a few years, I finally returned to the Central Alberta Quilt Show in Red Deer held on May 9th and 10th. Thank you Gail for the invitation to join you and for the driving! As one of the quilting shows in the province, it plays an important role in keeping our quilting community…
There’s something deeply satisfying about finding just the right thread—the perfect hue that disappears into vintage linen, or one that sings softly against layers of fabric and stitch. I’m thrilled to finally share more about my two curated collections with WonderFil Threads, chosen with care and shaped by the stories I stitch every day. These…
I hope you enjoyed the previous post about my time in Melbourne. After that, and 48 hours of continuous travel, I arrived in Nantes, and Pour L’Amour du Fil. A huge thanks to Wonderfil Threads for inviting me to be the featured artist. What an experience. To share my work with such a receptive, generous…
I’ve just returned from a whirlwind journey that stitched together two sides of the world – Melbourne and Nantes. It’s taken me a few days to land back in my body, to find stillness after so much movement, and to reflect on just how rich and expansive these past few weeks have been. First stop:…
Kyoto is a city that feels like stepping into a living painting—where golden reflections shimmer on still waters, bamboo whispers in the breeze, and hidden gardens tell stories of a bygone era. On our visit, we explored the breathtaking Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion), wandered through the enchanting Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, and discovered a serene garden once…
Kyoto, the cultural heart of Japan, was a dream. Walking through the streets, we glimpsed traditional wooden machiya houses and even spotted a geisha moving gracefully through the alleyways. The golden glow of Kinkaku-ji, the beauty of Okochi Sanso garden, and the serenity of Arashiyama’s bamboo forest all felt like stepping into another era. But…
Japan has always been a destination that intrigued me—the perfect blend of ancient tradition and modern innovation, of serene temples and bustling cityscapes. This year, I had the incredible opportunity to experience it firsthand with my son, Ale, as we embarked on a journey through six incredible cities: Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Nara, Kobe, and Nagoya….
After long hours in the air – broken up by a few restless naps, stretches in the aisle and countless sips of water – the plane finally descends over Tokyo, From the window, the city unfolds beneath me in a vast sprawl of high-rises and carefully ordered streets. Even in my jet-lagged state, there’s a…