Mary Ellen StraughnMay 113 minABOUT COLOROne of the most challenging aspects of quilting is choosing color. I've talked with numerous people who say they struggle with color...
Mary Ellen StraughnApr 112 minRevisitng Old ProjectsThe last two years have given me time to revisit my unfinished workshop projects. Some are only parts of a quilt like a block that needs...
Mary Ellen StraughnJan 15, 20212 minFIVE-INCH SQUARE MANIA!I was very inspired at the December QGIN meeting when everyone showed their five-inch square quilts. Such variety in styles and designs!...
Mary Ellen StraughnDec 2, 20202 minStack and Whack Obsession!I had the pleasure recently of taking a class with Mary Strinka, a member of guild, past president and quilt show chairman. Mary has...
Mary Ellen StraughnJul 1, 20202 minZooming with the GuildI'm happy to report we've had three sucessful Zoom meetings for guild members. The first took place on June 11 and featured Kathy McNeil...
Mary Ellen StraughnJun 10, 20202 minWhat have I been doing????Hi all, I don't know about you but I was going a little stir crazy after staying at home for weeks except to run to the grocery store or...
Mary Ellen StraughnMar 24, 20204 minA New WorldIn a short week, the world around us has changed. Events have cancelled, restaurants and bars are shuttered and people are staying home...
Mary Ellen StraughnFeb 12, 20202 minSimply SashikoI wrote last month about meditative stitching and the new embroidery. Now I'd like to address an older form of stitching that goes back...
Mary Ellen StraughnJan 9, 20202 minThe New EmbroideryThere is a revolution going on in the needle arts world. Embroidery has been around for centuries and has always been considered a...
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