My Book Is Finally Here - In Stock!!!!

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Oh my word - I feel like it has been ages since I started this book process. I know it takes a while for every author, but this has been a 3 year process for me.  I started my projects the beginning of 2011 and one dashed hope and excitement later here we are!  December 2, 2013 will be a day I remember as the day I received my bookand I officially became an author. It's a surreal feeling. Almost...
December 03, 2013 by Judi

Black Friday PDF Pattern Sale!

Butterfly Quilt Pattern
 I hope you had a fabulous Thanksgiving with friends and family.  We have had a blast and I am just popping in to say that I have PDF patterns on sale for $3.95 for Black Friday. Some of my favorite patterns like, Butterfly, All Grown Up, and Garden Party to name a few.  I have 40 patterns on sale, so check them out here
Be sure when you are ordering you enter your email correctly and download...
November 28, 2013 by Judi

Book Update and Phoenix!

So, do you feel like this bookdeal has been a long, drawn out process? I do. But, there is a light at the end of the tunnel and I will have my book in my hands soon. I got an email from my editor yesterday telling me that my book is printed and on its way to me. That is good news for all of you who have been patiently waiting with me for my book to come out. I checked on the tracking information...
November 26, 2013 by Judi

If wishes were fishes.....

............my quilting machine would be working properly right now. But, it's not - this is what I finished before I walked away this last week and took a break from quilting.  Oh, I haven't stopped doing things, does life ever slow down?  Probably not.
I am pretty sure Monday will be the day I get it all figured out with the machine.  That's the plan anyway. 

It is simple quilting, but oh so...
November 23, 2013 by Judi

Starburst Sneak Peek!

Starburst Quilt Pattern
This week I finished one more of my own quilts.  I am so excited about this one.  Pretty sure I am going to call it Starburst. I need to write up the pattern and finish the binding and then I can show you the whole quilt. Seriously, it's another favorite. I got a little impatient and just had to share this peek. I will share the whole quilt as soon as I can! In the meantime, I have to clean my...
November 15, 2013 by Judi

Quilting Retreat.

For five years now, my mom and her best friend have gotten together to have an amazing quilting retreat. I haven't been able to make it to every retreat, but I promised Mom I would make it to this one. So, I made my way up to Salt Lake by myself, Clint was in charge of the kids for a few days and I was greeted with this beautiful and cold morning at my parents house. The blue skies and the clouds...
November 13, 2013 by Judi

Just Call Me Modern? A new quilt pattern!

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Okay, so I live in a desert playground.  This area, Snow Canyon is just 20 minutes away from me.  I decided I wanted to try the red rock backdrop for my newest quilt design.  I am always so happy when I take the time to visit the incredible places around me. 

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Anyway, I give you - Just Call Me Modern?This is an original quilt design by me. I thought it would be fun to play on the whole "Modern"...
November 02, 2013 by Judi
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Quilter's Bee Giving Kickoff!


 As you know Clint and I have our charity for the Romania homeless and we recently returned home from our latest trip.  I know a lot of you know about what we do and why we do it, but for those of you who don't I would like to explain a little about our charity.  SewCalGalas arranged a wonderful PR event that is bringing attention to 4 different charities and this event is going throughout the...
November 01, 2013 by Judi

Join me in Canada!!!

First things first!  Congratulations to SamathaK for winning my fat quarter bundle giveaway!  By the way - thank you so much for the love on my post.  You are all the best!  I have contacted you Samantha, watch for the email and send me your address. Yay!

Okay, as you know I have a few teaching opportunities happening next year.  I will be in Phoenix, Salt Lake, and Canada- I do have another show...
October 29, 2013 by Judi

Share in my excitement with a GIVEAWAY!!!

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So, I received an email this morning letting me know that the final edit for my bookwould arrive to me today for my final proofing! Yay! Well, it did, I am working on it - I am still pinching myself. I feel like this keeps dragging on, but the reality is, once I send this off to my editor, the final edits will be done and then the book will be sent to the printer. It is so...
October 24, 2013 by Judi