How to Make a Community Quilt I love my city. I love community projects. I love quilting. And, my position on our local arts board lets me combine the three in way that makes my heart sing. So, what is it that makes my heart sing? Aside from nachos, Dr Pepper, and evenings spent on the patio with my family...it is my ongoing community quilt project. This project started started during the Covid lockdown as a drive-thru quilt block pick up and evolved from there. Here's how ... View the Post
Sneak Peek at a New Play on Plaid PDF Quilt Pattern
Sneak Peek at a New Play on Plaid PDF Quilt Pattern Today I am excited to share a sneak peek of a new PDF quilt pattern that will be coming soon: The Play on Plaid PDF Quilt Pattern: I made this pattern so that I could have a quilt to take with me to Scotland. Yes, I take quilts with me on vacation. And yes I packed this quilt in my backpack across 4 different countries so I could take a picture of it on the grounds of Edinburgh Castle. And yes, I looked like a crazy person ... View the Post
School’s Out: One Teachers End of the Year Feelings
School's Out: One Teachers End of the Year Feelings....or....a better name for this post might be "If you have teacher friends, be nice to them, they probably aren't ok." I teach junior high....and school just let out for summer vacation. The Wednesday before school ended was "Yearbook Day". I spent the morning in final IEP meetings, signing yearbooks, and then it was time.... ...it was my turn. I was 1 of 5 teachers sacrificed to the dunk tank in the back parking ... View the Post
What is the Difference Between Ice Cream, Frozen Custard, Gelato, Frozen Yogurt, Sorbet and Sherbet?
What is the Difference Between Ice Cream, Frozen Custard, Gelato, Frozen Yogurt, Sorbet and Sherbet? Let's find out! Summer is on it's way which means: 'tis the season for frozen treats! And, not only do I love me some frozen treats but between all the stress and sadness at my home over the past year I've had more than my fair share of them...on the couch, late at night, after a long day at the hospital. But....don't feel bad...I have no regrets about my frozen dessert ... View the Post
Schwa Happens
Schwa Happens What is schwa you ask? Well....I'll tell you. A schwa is an empty vowel in an unaccented syllable within a word. Huh? Ok...ummmm...lemme try again. A schwa is a vowel that doesn't make the sound it is expected to inside a word. This makes the words they are included in both hard to sound out and hard to spell....especially for those just learning, or struggling, to read and write. Here is a simple example: Alive The A makes the "uh" sound not a ... View the Post
How to Cook a Turnip…and Why You Would Want To!
How to Cook a Turnip...and Why You Would Want To! Turnips are adorable. Even if I didn't like to eat them I'd still grow them in my garden just because they are so darn cute! Maybe it's the colors that I love so much...the violet, magenta, and emerald shades running together and fading to a bright white. Whatever it is I think they are fantastic. So let's talk turnips! First of all turnips are good for you. Here's why: Turnips are one of a variety of cruciferous ... View the Post