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Free Pattern Download coming soon... March 10, 2010
The following is an update directly from the Hoffman California Fabrics web site. I was asked to design a quilt using their exciting new Full Spectrum Fabric Collection...
"IN STORES EARLY SPRING! In this funk-a-liscious group, you'll find groovy '60s "op art" graphics and bold colors! It's no surprise the look is popping up in fashion and home-dec looks as a new generation discovers its playfulness.
Brenda Miller of Among Brenda's Quilts captures the energetic movement of Full Spectrum with an ultra-contemporary quilt project. Look for her "California Rain" to become available soon in our Free Quilt Patterns gallery."
Life in the Fast Lane March 18, 2010
It's spring again here in Canada and with spring comes the opportunity for more travel as I visit numerous guilds to do my lecture/trunk show and my teaching visits. Just this week I visited the Erie Shores Quilt Guild. They meet at the Kingsville Arena. My lecture and trunk show is called 'Developing the Designer in You'. It's full of ideas on how to rev up your own quiting and designing to a higher level. Next month I have a couple of engagements - one in Orangeville, Ontario to visit the Dufferin Piecemakers Guild and in Kincardine to visit the Sunset Quilter's Guild.
The month of April is the month of my own guilds Piecmakers Quilt Show in St. Marys, Ontario at the Pyramid Rec. Center from April 22 to the 24th. I am the chair of that event. In May it's time to fly to Spring Quilt Market taking place at the Minneapolis Convention Center. Visit me at booth 2814 if you happen to be attending!
Keep On The Sunny Side June 7, 2010
Rob and I would like to introduce you to the new arrivals to our back yard. We have a little flock of six Isa Red hens. These gals are laying hens and have just reached their full potential of 6 eggs per day. So far we have enjoyed cheese omelets with our own fresh herbs, strawberry cream puffs with garden strawberries, asparagus crepes, pound cake and yes even fried eggs sunny side up. This week I'm going to work on my frittata repertoire and perhaps some custards.
Surprisingly we are not gaining any weight - probably since we've also been gardening like mad fiends as well. The hens are fed an organic diet and the garden is organic as well. As my Dad used to say 'we are dining like the Kings of France.'
Feeling Groovy August 17, 2010
I recently got a nice picture of one of my bags modeled by Breana at The Quilts of Gee's Bend show at the London Convention Center. This cute little bag is the Bag-ette (ABQ-127) and it's been made with four fat quarters from Westminster Fabrics.
Breana and her Mom are going to be making a Bevy Bag for Breana to carry her books to school in. The Bevy Bag will also carry a notebook computer, and iPad or a Kindle. It's also got room for all your purse belongs too! Thanks for modelling Breana!
Photo Time Again... November 19, 2010
It's always an event when it's time for a new publicity picture. I snuck one into the schedule this week as we were taking photo's of the new Wrap-ability Collection. If you think it's tough to figure out what to wear in the morning before work try figuring out how you want to appear to people who only know you from a little photo on your web site! Camera angst is not pretty girls and I suffer greatly from it.
Well here I am for another year...
Yours, Brenda
Quilting for Goderich January 3, 2012
This past year the beautiful picturesque town of Goderich, Ontario suffered the effects of a tornado that struck its historic town center. Although one life was lost that day we all are thankful that no others died in this tragedy. Clean-up and fund raising began immediately. It was my privilege to lead a quilting fund raiser in nearby Exeter, Ontario at the Quilts and Calicos shop. Ladies of local guilds attended the class and over $1,700 was raised for the Goderich Relief Fund that day.
Click the image for the CTV spot on "Quilting for Goderich"
Bags of fun had at this class... January 29, 2012
Shirley of The Marsh Store in Coldstream, Ontario, Canada sent me this picture from a class held this past week in her quilt shop.
The gals made The Everything Goes Bag. Here are three of the bags just about complete using some terrific colors and fabrics. Like Shirley said 'the bags look pretty great'.
click on the picture to see more of The Everything Goes Bag.