Last summer was…well, not fun. Bill & I worked and worked and the next thing we knew…it was September! So. Not. Happening. This. Year. To kick-off “Fun Summer 2015” we went “on the hunt” last weekend at Junk-Stock (think Wood Stock, but with Junk) It was so much fun! I kind of went with a

For someone who is very “in tune” with color…I was apparently in an all “red” mood when I ordered this year’s plants. It’s been an odd Spring weather-wise, so some blooms are struggling. This group seemed to be bouncing back in this morning’s early humidity. I retreated back inside to grab toast & coffee, turn

I don’t do many complimentary charts – most of you know to grab my annual “gift” for my husband. Other than that, I keep mostly busy working on all of the projects going on in my head (you know that joke about a woman’s mind & 2,478 browsing tabs open in her brain? – yep…that’s

May is a welcome month…nicer weather, no coats, later sunsets! It is also a busy time… graduations, graduation parties, sports activities, moving your children…oh yes, New Releases too & prepping for Fall retreats & classes. It’s a very good thing I LOVE my job! A quick update here: I’ve got a number of charts releasing

I started out on a little journey last week to teach at Heart’s Desire Camp 2015! Armed with MapQuest, GPS & my good friend Lorna…we somehow made a wrong turn when modern technology told us to turn on Highway 73…instead of the very well-marked Highway 75…sometimes a good old Atlas is the best reference! Never

I always showcase my newest releases on my facebook pages, but I like to give you “the background story” here as well. Garden Duet is the 3rd release in what has become known as the “Penny Pillow” series. It all started last fall with Twice Blessed. I had been carrying that white swirly pumpkin around

I had a fun little excursion last week! Lots of pictures to share… My ultimate destination was Davison, MI and Camp Stitchalot – hosted by Deb of Stitches ‘n Things. (I usually take pens…wonder if she’s missing that coffee mug??) I designed Sampler Set – kind of like a Twin Set – but for your

I bet you thought I was going to say “a square”! It actually started much differently than that… & here’s the rest of the story! I was asked to, once again, become a temporary JABC employee (that’s Just Another Button Co. for short) to help out at the International Houston Quilt Market last fall. Even

From what I understand, we were, mostly, all able to scoot in & out of Nashville last weekend – sandwiched in between ice storm and snow storm weekends! Thank goodness we were able to load up the vehicle – relying mostly on side view mirrors for the 13 hour drive. Once we got it unloaded,

Today, February 6th, is our 27th wedding anniversary. For the past few years, I have dedicated a small, heartfelt design to the love of my life and this year is no different. I could go on & on about the many joys we have shared over the years: joys that include highs & lows, good