Author Archives: Karen Dennison

From – Feb 1 2010 I told my husband that I wanted a Singer Featherweight. He started his standard complaint about my quilting, “You already have enough sewing stuff!!!!!” But, fate stepped in. We went to exchange his lease car … Continue reading →

From – Jan 27 2010 As I mentioned in the beginning of Fabric Storage Week, this last suggestion is from my actual storage dilemma.  I have tried several solutions.  I came up with a system that seems to work for me.  It involves … Continue reading →

From – January 11, 2010 My sewing space, no matter how large or small over the years, had to be the site of at least some storage.  Nature abhors a vacuum and it never seems as true as in a sewing … Continue reading →

Jan 23, 2010 More Fabric Storage Ideas No video today but an interesting article at Quilting Gallery by Benita Skinner of Victoriana Quilt.  As the guest blogger, she writes about her solution to the ever present issue of fabric storage.  She addresses … Continue reading →

From – March 6, 2010 This has absolutely nothing to do with quilting, but it is something I felt compelled to share. Sometimes we wonder if the information we are receiving from news sources is as accurate as we would like.  I … Continue reading →

From – June 28, 2010 (The latest development is that Luella’s is closing. If you don’t support these small quilt shops, you lose them!!) To start a quilting project you need a quilt pattern, some nice quilting fabric and the … Continue reading →

From – June 27, 2010 I am not now, nor will I ever be a good (or even adequate) housekeeper. I would rather be creating a quilt design. I would rather be rummaging through beautiful fabric. And I would much … Continue reading →

From – Jan 22, 2010 No matter how much storage you have for your fabric, if it is not folded and presented well, you are not going to be able to see what you have. I have a book that … Continue reading →

Jan 11, 2010 Economy, economy, economy!  That is what we keep hearing and feeling.  So what about our quilting?  It can be a very expensive hobby.  The quilt top costs, the batting costs and the backing costs.  And don’t get me started on all of … Continue reading →

From – Jan 21, 2010 On the second day of Fabric Storage week I found this video for another way to protect and yet display fabric. Keeping fabrics out of direct light is important. There are two ways that light … Continue reading →