Quilting Fabrics
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Sri Lankan Batiks: Hidden Gems of the Textile World
When most people think of fine batik, Indonesia (especially Bali) usually comes to mind. While Indonesia dominates the global batik scene, the common assumption that all the best batiks come from there isn’t…
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The Quilter’s Stash (and Maintenance)
We quilter’s love (LOVE!) to collect fabric. For each new piece added to our stash there is a limitless list of possibilities and endeavors. Fabric is a quilter’s passion – well, next to…
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The Dilemma with Gorgeous Large Print Fabrics
As I was laying out fabrics for my next set of mug rugs, I had set aside this beautiful blue large print fabric along with a couple of complimentary fabrics. I go through…
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Love of batiks
I grew up appreciating art and artists. You see, both my parents are artists though now mostly retired: my mom with her sewing and fabric, and my dad with his ink-line drawings. My…