Way back in spring 2015, I received a query for information on repairing an inscribed quilt.  And as they say, the rest is history. J...

It's that time of year again! Next weekend is the annual Fine Art of Fiber show at the Chicago Botanic Garden. Thursday 11/1, ...

The owner's great-grandmother made this quilt in 1974 for his mother.  It was made from the fabrics of dresses from his mother's ...

So, here's how I had fun on a cool, grey, damp Saturday afternoon. I’m taking the next step in the research into the names on a qui...

For me, buttons are just about the coolest things in the world.  I am constantly amazed by how many kinds of buttons people have managed to ...

  I must admit that the quilt repair process can get kind of boring when it gets down to the actual sewing.  Once I figure out what needs...

You guys, I just can't say no to a batch of mystery buttons.  No matter how bland it looks at first glance, there are sure to be treasur...