Binding, Binding, Binding

Lest you think I'm not getting anything quilty done, here is a pile of bindings. Two of these are out of the book and one is a precious baby quilt. One hand finished - in progress. One machine binding - in progress. One machine bound and ready for it's debut.

I'll admit, I can do machine binding, but I'm not a fan of it. I find them stiff and it somehow feels wrong to me to have that seam on the front. I just prefer the look of a hand finished binding, for my quilts. You can't however, knock the speed of doing it by machine and sometimes you just need to get things done. And there is a lot of satisfaction in getting a quilt from squared up to completely bound in only a few hours. There is a lot of enjoyment in sitting and stitching in rhythm too.

I guess I'm not one to judge.

Here and There

Okay folks. While it may seem quiet here lately, with good reason, I've been up to a few things. Here's a little update.

* Check out the Mompreneur feature interview I did with my friend Megan from The Art of Homemaking. I absolutely love her corner of the internet, you will too.

* I've updated my website with classes and events coming up. There are some great workshops booked and a few trunk shows. Remember, I'm available to travel and teach for you.

* Keep your eyes peeled for the next issue of Studios magazine. This next issue will feature the first of 3 articles on my basement studio development. They called it "The Seven Year Studio". Oh, so, so true.

* Don't forget about my upcoming launch party for Sunday Morning Quilts. This Friday evening at Traditional Pastimes.

* Next week I will announce my Quilt Market events for those of you going to Kansas City. I'm looking forward to that trip. (I'm bringing both the men in my life) and I get to hang out with Amanda Jean for only the second time!