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One of my most asked questions is: "How do you make animal eyes?"  Animal eyes can seem intimidating, but they're actually easier than they look and so fun to make! ...

Derwent Inktense pencils are a water soluble pencil that can be used directly onto fabric to add additional details like shading, veining, etc.  They're a fun and easy tool to use...

On our live video this past week, we discussed mood boards and why we use them.  A mood board is a creative tool that can be used to create an...

Creativity Challenge No. ONE~ Working with analogous and complementary color families.

We just wrapped up our 2nd successful retreat at the Homestead Resort in Midway Utah!  Amelia and I welcomed 24 guests to join us and take a deep-dive into color...

This quilt is my new FAVORITE!  The unexpected color scheme is so interesting and everything coordinates in a unique way.     The origin of this quilt began with the crab...

Helpful tips for making the 12 Days of Christmas collage quilt!

The place to start with making collage quilts is here at CollageQuilter.com  

Join me for the month of April for my 30 day creative challenge!  Each day, except Sunday, I will randomly draw a subject to create, and a method to use.  ...

I create two types of patterns- foundation panel and parchment pressing patterns.  This video gives a quick explanation of the differences between the two patterns.

If you've taken a close look at any of my quilts, you'll notice I've used several different types of backgrounds.  The overall composition, how large the subject is, and if...

2020 has been a whirlwind of a year!  To end on a good note, we created the Winter Cardinal.  The Cardinal bird symbolizes love, devotion, and good fortune- things we...