Author Archives: Karen Dennison

As many of you know, my daughter is a breast cancer survivor. As her mother, I say that so am I, but she doesn’t agree and forbids me claiming such. In any event, I was browsing some quilting blogs that … Continue reading →

I have been sharing about a friend of mine who has just become a grandma for the first time. I am slowly completing a baby quilt for the little guy and a grandma lap quilt for her. I am using … Continue reading →

I have been writing about the balance between perfectionism and it really is “good enough”. I still fall on the – “do the best job you can while still having fun” point on that continuum. However, it is important to … Continue reading →

I have participated in exactly 2 quilt block swaps. The first was with a group of quilters that were fairly close friends, with each other. They did private quilt runs, had private quilt retreats and in class all sat together … Continue reading →

A few years ago I gave up buying fabric for Lent. It was difficult. Toward the end of the 40 days, I was forced to cannibalize other projects. However, it did give me pause about the mountains of fabric that … Continue reading →

I see quilters get really frustrated by under or oversized block, pucker-y blocks that won’t line up correctly, and points that are really far off. The bottom line is to have fun and enjoy your creativity. But, if wonky blocks … Continue reading →

Have always have 2 tools ready by my sewing machine. That is not exactly true, I have a whole pile of tools there. But the 2 sewing machine tools are a regular, high quality 1 to 2 inch paintbrush and … Continue reading →

I am making another Grandma Quotes quilt for a good friend and first time grandma. There isn’t a specific pattern I use, so, the designation of “Grandma Quotes” refers to the embroidery on each quilt block rather than the design … Continue reading →

“Do the hardest thing, Never take a short cut and always do what a hand-quilter would do” — -Karen McTavish I was very fortunate to take a class given by Karen McTavish at Road to California this year. I have … Continue reading →

Mastering quilting starts with learning the basics. And with perfecting the execution of those basics. Is it difficult to do? No, but it does take practice. Basic techniques are available everywhere, YouTube, Online Quilting Classes Membership, various blogs, pay per … Continue reading →