I finally feel I’m ready to open my studio to you. In a virtual world, that’s a bit, well, virtual. It’s been functional since May, but I finally have things in a state where I can show you.

I’m excited because the journey here has been so much more than just a new work space. it’s been a journey out of a wheel chair and onto my feet. It’s been a journey where I had no heart to make things to a place where fabric springs back into life under my fingers. It’s been a journey back to my heart.

I have a no whine on line rule. I’ve whined in the past, but I try very hard not to. Not that it isn’t ok to work through the hard places, and online is a place of support, but I find that it’s more public than I want and it tends to be boring for everyone else. And it can make you feel more stuck than you are. But I did hit a dark spot, several years back before I married Don, and I didn’t think I would quilt again.

But feelings are only feelings. And knees are fixable. Both can fix with rest and time.

Don stood by me through all the hard stuff. Then he gave me his house as a studio. And to my shock, and awe, I am able to create again.

So in celebration for that, in thanks for Don’s endless support, and in gratitude to God and the people who’ve held me up, I’m announcing the opening of the THREAD MAGIC STUDIO in Galesburg!

What does that mean for you?

New Quilts: Available on Etsy

First off, I’m offering new work on sale for a short period of time. I haven’t been able to produce steadily for five or six years. Come see what I’ve been working on!

New blog posts:

Full of information and inspiration to help you out of the box!

New Fabric:

I’ll be able to offer dyed products again for sale. I’ve always sold fabric and thread to students. Now you can schedule a video call, pick out the fabric and threads you want or have me dye exactly what you need. My fabric is needle ready hand dyed cotton full of light sources and excitement.

Independent Studies:

Although I won’t be teaching on the road, I will be able to offer independent study time on line or at the studio in Galesburg. Come to the studio when you want. Stay with me and learn what you want to learn. I’ve had people come for specific classes, come just to learn one skill or another or come to solve a problem in their own work. It’s your time your way.

I’m also exploring who might be interested in a video critique and support group? And willing to mentor. Basically, I’m back.

Please come see my brand new work.

And thanks for all of you, who have supported my art for all these years.