A peak inside my crazy brain. More accurately, a look at the process and fun stuff I perpetually create.

Here to both entertain and inspire you.

 
(True confession: my sewing room is rarely this neat.)
Fastest Quilt Ever improv party play Dec 08, 2022

Started this in our Cut Sew Repeat Party on a Thursday night and finished it by Sunday afternoon. Total sewing time? Maybe 3 hours.

If you've taken a class with me ever you know that I stress that...

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Simple but Striking improv party play Nov 28, 2022

Need to sew for the sake of sewing? Meaning, do you need to sew but don't know what to sew and just want to feel the fabric under the needle?

The Cut Sew Repeat technique is a great way to do just...

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Scandi Village Party party play Nov 10, 2022

My name is Cheryl and I can't stop making these blocks.

Excited to offer the Scandi Village as a Party this year. I've added a fun new block to the mix. I'm so in love with this addition that I...

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Hate Scraps?! party play scraps Oct 04, 2022

Standing in the quilt shop the other day, discussing my latest scrap quilt with a staff member, a lady interrupted us with an emphatic "I HATE SCRAPS!"

What? That's a strong sentiment. And she...

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This Quilt Makes Me Happy finishing improv quiltmaking Sep 14, 2022

Not to replace actual therapy, but there are times when the creative act is indeed what we need to move through our feelings.

Pink is a happy colour for me. When I pulled out the sample block that...

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Seeing the Potential imagination Aug 11, 2022

Behind the scenes... slowly.

My husband and I have a small business building and installing commercial millwork, mostly for grocery stores. a dozen employees, a small workshop, and a few trucks....

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Play for the Fun of Playing

There are no expectations on Quilters’ Playcation. Show up for yourself, hang out, sew as little or as much as you want. Nothing you sew on Playcation has to turn into anything. This is all about giving back to yourself and playing for the sake of playing. 

Start Playing!