We all love CERTAIN colors and that’s reflected in our homes. BUT, there are only 6 colors to choose from: Red, Blue, Yellow – the three primary colors and if you mix two of those primary colors together you get 3 secondary colors: Green, Orange, Purple. That’s it! 6 colors is all you get ever. So, in answer to the question I try to use all of them. That’s what scrappy quilts are and why they will always work.

One of the easiest ways to warm up a quilt is to take the WHITE out of it. White makes things crisp and new looking. White is also not a color, nor is black. It’s also not the color you use, but the VALUE you use of that color. Try using fabrics that are more grayed down or even darker in color. You can achieve a richness in color, but a warmer look by darkening the value.

They don’t! Why would they need to? If you are cutting a large square, only to cut it diagnoally twice to make 4 triangles, each piece will be different. And, if you cut them sorta crooked to begin with it’s even better. That’s part of the older look that I can achieve with my quilts. Perfect is certainly not in my vocabulary. I want an older looking, more g-whoppied quilt. When you look at an antique quilt, doesn’t it scream – wear, tear and lots of love? Let go of the concept that everything needs to be perfect and have more fun.

Sorry, you are talking to the wrong person. If a point is perfect and four or nine patch corners match exactly, remember, I’m the one that celebrates and has a hot fudge sundae! It’s not something that really has to happen for me. I love making quilts and I love having fun…the two must go together! I love people that can relax and just let things happen. However, I do promise you that if I have a quilt that is absolutely perfect in every way, I’ll still sleep under it.

Yes, I do travel when I can. I love speaking at quilt quild meetings and teaching classes. I have done so many times. If you are interested in me coming to your area, please let me know.