tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81195966906007487522024-03-14T00:32:01.684-05:00tallgrass prairie studiorethink quiltingjacquiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07362229673390519468noreply@blogger.comBlogger817125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8119596690600748752.post-76707521004287048042022-06-09T09:40:00.001-05:002022-06-09T10:26:10.870-05:00<p><br /></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">My mom, Esther Denise Sobering, died on May 31, 2022.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Many of you on Instagram asked to know more about her. I wrote her obituary the other day and maybe this will give you a glimpse into the woman, wife, mother, friend and professional my mom was during her life. She, like my dad was such an inspiration, supporter and encourager in my personal and professional life. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">I could never sew like she could. She made a new outfit for herself last fall (at age 92) using some of my Yoshiko Jinzenji fabric. I bought her a vintage pattern and of course the instructions were missing so she adapted the pattern and sewed away until she had the pants and vest that she envisioned. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">You all surprised me on my last post. I truly didn't think anyone was reading any more. Now that my caretaking responsibilities and daily worries are over, I will have more time to put into this space. I think my mom would like that. She was one of my faithful readers.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjGbvdrFGddtLFOlO2upbdKdCoNrxLhtKoArfDExROgvVi6acNu7SHJKWfK0vZ5mbaL2OHOcQ0iX0iJTn9VpCetGPaGjqtiyIzKjXBU4hH3LgeEOKpWZQm06S6Lj_1BXyKvbqicpHk7BhsoaoVmhuwBsHhNqgKJqR3CPZQV-UnG-lk1PDZFz_PiikmY" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiX9kdcd4wVzMlRvpKY4o72CDbx7rr10P5Op8oCbxx-J0orbGTpM57Is-30jI4gwlyQUfuvy0dC97D_xlqkbWwzcUw3csLzpuqTzsvEN5SwiNEW9gMpvfIY4QMJBoDRp067pQQaGQYQrwhZXs540ZGmGMs2UJXEWn7mOPCR4LEtcFsuCcLRVHmqWifj=w480-h640" width="480" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjGbvdrFGddtLFOlO2upbdKdCoNrxLhtKoArfDExROgvVi6acNu7SHJKWfK0vZ5mbaL2OHOcQ0iX0iJTn9VpCetGPaGjqtiyIzKjXBU4hH3LgeEOKpWZQm06S6Lj_1BXyKvbqicpHk7BhsoaoVmhuwBsHhNqgKJqR3CPZQV-UnG-lk1PDZFz_PiikmY" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJSRXHplVvanFpmeyI4xaCACi6GHrgcfUNjL97sGoGcMgQ0MVNcL_WnFUfZodVUdM1gM_NtIIqLo0Q2-QnJ_f0zzIlYReUrr_Fk_7pzQ3RORCh8fihozqfkPZIz6oySe_9o1oYeLeRbRstkztRqt4dWaU9idWnmtafNVOZu6t0T-Zu329czvHUkxfM/s4032/Esther%20and%20Ed.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJSRXHplVvanFpmeyI4xaCACi6GHrgcfUNjL97sGoGcMgQ0MVNcL_WnFUfZodVUdM1gM_NtIIqLo0Q2-QnJ_f0zzIlYReUrr_Fk_7pzQ3RORCh8fihozqfkPZIz6oySe_9o1oYeLeRbRstkztRqt4dWaU9idWnmtafNVOZu6t0T-Zu329czvHUkxfM/w640-h480/Esther%20and%20Ed.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjGbvdrFGddtLFOlO2upbdKdCoNrxLhtKoArfDExROgvVi6acNu7SHJKWfK0vZ5mbaL2OHOcQ0iX0iJTn9VpCetGPaGjqtiyIzKjXBU4hH3LgeEOKpWZQm06S6Lj_1BXyKvbqicpHk7BhsoaoVmhuwBsHhNqgKJqR3CPZQV-UnG-lk1PDZFz_PiikmY" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTj0jn8U20_ePck3hSHlKm8onJVFh3uSGBJQ8yMdUKDbLMRWvFufRWeH_Dy5H6d78hZ8NXwVUfrC38fOyoctc-IuoW7-xUXIZ7deAuTaxw8iI8vebg9130_r85PoBeX00TT-Kv-QP91uMoLN7JbohvznDVzFrToZg0Pscipcj6vf6XnLHPsIrDB-Cw/s4032/IMG_2294.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTj0jn8U20_ePck3hSHlKm8onJVFh3uSGBJQ8yMdUKDbLMRWvFufRWeH_Dy5H6d78hZ8NXwVUfrC38fOyoctc-IuoW7-xUXIZ7deAuTaxw8iI8vebg9130_r85PoBeX00TT-Kv-QP91uMoLN7JbohvznDVzFrToZg0Pscipcj6vf6XnLHPsIrDB-Cw/w640-h480/IMG_2294.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /></div><p></p><div style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: none 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Our mom, Esther Denise Sobering, died May 31, 2022, at the Meadowlark Hills Retirement Community in Manhattan. She was born November 24, 1929, in Gretna, Manitoba, Canada, the daughter of Jacob and Anna Siemens.<br style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; outline: none 0px; padding: 0px;" /><br style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; outline: none 0px; padding: 0px;" />She attended high school at the Mennonite Collegiate Institute in Gretna and received her RN from St. Boniface School of Nursing in Manitoba. She did post-graduate work at Margaret Hague Maternity Hospital in Jersey City, New Jersey. She continued her education in North Carolina and revived her career when she moved to Manhattan. She was a pioneer in home health care and hospice and was the director of Riley County Health Homemaker Services from 1981 - 1986. We are proud of her legacy of providing compassionate and quality care through home health services.<br style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; outline: none 0px; padding: 0px;" /><br style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; outline: none 0px; padding: 0px;" />Our dad, Fred, was the love of Esther’s life for 65 years. She told her granddaughter Anna that she was very lucky to have chosen Fred even though she was tempted a couple of times to pick someone more flamboyant. She and Fred lived their love story that continued until the day she died. We are happy they are together again.<br style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; outline: none 0px; padding: 0px;" /><br style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; outline: none 0px; padding: 0px;" />Esther was proud of her Canadian roots even though she was a naturalized United States citizen. During her lifetime, she lived in over thirty homes following Fred from place to place as he advanced in his career. Esther was comfortable in an apartment in Armenia, on a bus in St. Petersburg Russia, or in her cottage at Meadowlark. She would tell you that the twenty-five retirement years at “White Oaks Farm” near Oskaloosa were the best. Esther maintained a home that was always open to friends and relatives. Neighbors and friends often became part of our extended family. Her Meadowlark friends made her years without Fred and the sudden death of her son, Barry, easier for her. She was strong-willed; tough in adversity, but tender when needed.<br style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; outline: none 0px; padding: 0px;" /><br style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; outline: none 0px; padding: 0px;" />Fred, family, faith, and friends were the bedrock of her life. She had a strong and continued faith in Jesus Christ and was active in her local churches. Esther was always busy. She enjoyed crafting and painting especially with her grandchildren and though she never considered herself an artist, we knew she was. She was a prolific painter in the last several years and has passed on a legacy of art to her family. She loved music. She played the piano, sang in choir, and even listened to and pretended to enjoy her grandson Jon’s musical compositions, though they were far from her musical taste. She spent her last days working on a new home design for her daughter, Jacquie. She had her iPad and iPhone by her side until the end. They were her connection to her family and friends. Her son Tim and her grandsons Ian and Jake kept her tech savvy through her later years.<br style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; outline: none 0px; padding: 0px;" /><br style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; outline: none 0px; padding: 0px;" />Esther had a gift for connecting with everyone she met, but she had a special connection to animals starting with her beloved Towser, a big black Newfie she had growing up. She loved and treated our dogs like her children, maybe even a bit better.</span></div><div style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: none 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; outline: none 0px; padding: 0px;" />Her last years were challenging without Fred and with mounting health problems. Living near her son, Tim, gave her independence and yet a sense of security. We are forever grateful for the love, care, and time Tim and Kristine gave Esther in her final years.<br style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; outline: none 0px; padding: 0px;" /><br style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; outline: none 0px; padding: 0px;" />She leaves to mourn her passing three of her children: Mike (Cindi) of Dallas, TX; Jacquie (Steve) Gering, Prairie Village, KS; Tim (Kristine) of Manhattan, KS; her daughter-in-law Teeny (Barry) Winter Springs, FL; and her brother Robert (Lynne) Siemens, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada as well as nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.<br style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; outline: none 0px; padding: 0px;" /><br style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; outline: none 0px; padding: 0px;" />Esther was preceded in death by her husband Fred, her parents, her sister Arlene Dick (Siemens), her son Barry and her granddaughter Kendell.<br style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; outline: none 0px; padding: 0px;" /><br style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; outline: none 0px; padding: 0px;" />The family requests that in lieu of flowers or cards, donations be made to either Meadowlark Hills or to the Good Shepherd Hospice House. Mom and dad loved their time at Meadowlark. Mom's history with Good Shepherd goes back to 1981 when she was the first Executive Director and they provided excellent care for mom at the end of her life.<br style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; outline: none 0px; padding: 0px;" />https://www.meadowlark.org/giving/current-funds-projects<br style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; outline: none 0px; padding: 0px;" />https://goodshepherdhh.org/make-a-donation/<br style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; outline: none 0px; padding: 0px;" /><br style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; outline: none 0px; padding: 0px;" />Thank you for your condolences. This is truly the end of an era with Fred and Esther gone. We will never forget them.<br style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; outline: none 0px; padding: 0px;" /><br style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; outline: none 0px; padding: 0px;" /><br style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; outline: none 0px; padding: 0px;" /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjGbvdrFGddtLFOlO2upbdKdCoNrxLhtKoArfDExROgvVi6acNu7SHJKWfK0vZ5mbaL2OHOcQ0iX0iJTn9VpCetGPaGjqtiyIzKjXBU4hH3LgeEOKpWZQm06S6Lj_1BXyKvbqicpHk7BhsoaoVmhuwBsHhNqgKJqR3CPZQV-UnG-lk1PDZFz_PiikmY" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-size: 15px; text-align: start;"> </span></div><br /></span></a></div><p><br /></p>jacquiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07362229673390519468noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8119596690600748752.post-16012829360744131672022-02-27T09:10:00.005-06:002022-02-27T09:18:54.229-06:00<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: x-large;">I haven't blogged in two years, and I'm not sure why I'm writing today. I have no idea if anyone is reading any longer, but I guess it doesn't matter. I felt the urge to write. Writing is a way of coping, a way to unburden an overly crowded mind.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Reflecting on these last two years I've come to realize that I had (</span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">and have) so many thoughts and ideas filling my head and while some of those have become actual pieces, it's been a struggle because of the confusion, anger, and overwhelming situation that I haven't </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">been able to cope with. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: x-large;">Art has always been a refuge and I felt like it abandoned me during these two years. These are the pieces that I've finished in 2022. Some of them were started during those two years and a few are new pieces. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: x-large;">I need to make to make sense of the world even when it makes no sense.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhxhUOk6o6goVPupSsRLdfpmlgz8QJbCXUSjonJ1kJ6Hi7dVX-LRPSURY0fJcH2lLkqQUDb9qOhGECTLNyYwo0iVoBr6dXhA7EJnomSnpm0knvPgn_0bJQFkrAJup41pWUScUCoFIGAHmKe5JIfLIasKWiMYNdUe1A1P3i_gFuOE6iCGm2SdW7QcBMr=s2851" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2851" data-original-width="2706" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhxhUOk6o6goVPupSsRLdfpmlgz8QJbCXUSjonJ1kJ6Hi7dVX-LRPSURY0fJcH2lLkqQUDb9qOhGECTLNyYwo0iVoBr6dXhA7EJnomSnpm0knvPgn_0bJQFkrAJup41pWUScUCoFIGAHmKe5JIfLIasKWiMYNdUe1A1P3i_gFuOE6iCGm2SdW7QcBMr=w608-h640" width="608" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">hold on</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhyyLUrV9A9QSa17GY9fhn-S6NA7irSJln0Lne5aNhqfKhzkTbyKP8iKK6KvyeHTLmukbKnqB2aZqEE9mFsWWnC3eMNtG6wWZ7jN84afwzN-RVnTNKhqlWHUIWs5ft2UvLpadEHRPAxLDrZhTweqql31UeVKYcNxIQlHXgD4ulA3OifhGjHmhRw5v7B=s2303" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2201" data-original-width="2303" height="612" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhyyLUrV9A9QSa17GY9fhn-S6NA7irSJln0Lne5aNhqfKhzkTbyKP8iKK6KvyeHTLmukbKnqB2aZqEE9mFsWWnC3eMNtG6wWZ7jN84afwzN-RVnTNKhqlWHUIWs5ft2UvLpadEHRPAxLDrZhTweqql31UeVKYcNxIQlHXgD4ulA3OifhGjHmhRw5v7B=w640-h612" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">seven</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEirVrgRglYZYxd53WTCWsiVdL2i1CULc63cS-OZlQoXz5E2Fdd_Xj3r-KuwI9FIsmL89uX1DT5t_TYAgLXvSlIsPATqJlQz0JZm7A-LRkwesf8qCQOjvR07AkoSh3oYhflMtlmKPEZ-OJ-GAwo3nKMYUMsUpLvrkhifHgU4duOzmrN8lfa9HTP3JOhg=s2331" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2331" data-original-width="1884" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEirVrgRglYZYxd53WTCWsiVdL2i1CULc63cS-OZlQoXz5E2Fdd_Xj3r-KuwI9FIsmL89uX1DT5t_TYAgLXvSlIsPATqJlQz0JZm7A-LRkwesf8qCQOjvR07AkoSh3oYhflMtlmKPEZ-OJ-GAwo3nKMYUMsUpLvrkhifHgU4duOzmrN8lfa9HTP3JOhg=w518-h640" width="518" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">weight of the world</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjVfSUxt4nzFmPBCj6e7L5fyfVsw5gleUA4nZum-PvVyHDHoQn3uS2xazV6UVgDu2AAhivbcyRgXCygqcYOhcQXhEHb64purxYAS11Y7bJbFmDlIZucZYpTMeZG4GxgrX2OSJ96I5sJ1tqBlgMsEo4bX9B94VIoQ6fCSosaqliyqPB5lqTPu6gLjZjB=s2080" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1864" data-original-width="2080" height="574" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjVfSUxt4nzFmPBCj6e7L5fyfVsw5gleUA4nZum-PvVyHDHoQn3uS2xazV6UVgDu2AAhivbcyRgXCygqcYOhcQXhEHb64purxYAS11Y7bJbFmDlIZucZYpTMeZG4GxgrX2OSJ96I5sJ1tqBlgMsEo4bX9B94VIoQ6fCSosaqliyqPB5lqTPu6gLjZjB=w640-h574" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">clash of ideology</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhRPY6wbQlgFmNkJxNamu-DpZB6QWAaVYnOpkTHs-ruQDCjP5GSic1w0tnuyLhPj4NR3xK_Rsho6fc08bt4fYC-rkgm6K97J97FydY9cebXyl7NOFd4yfVeDtt0_uesfnyCYo7eKNf5S6oYZgtd7Dj3Rdi-gg6LB4K-c6ee0PNAbTLcrM4nKuaDeihS=s1800" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="1790" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhRPY6wbQlgFmNkJxNamu-DpZB6QWAaVYnOpkTHs-ruQDCjP5GSic1w0tnuyLhPj4NR3xK_Rsho6fc08bt4fYC-rkgm6K97J97FydY9cebXyl7NOFd4yfVeDtt0_uesfnyCYo7eKNf5S6oYZgtd7Dj3Rdi-gg6LB4K-c6ee0PNAbTLcrM4nKuaDeihS=w636-h640" width="636" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">f1</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /> <p></p>jacquiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07362229673390519468noreply@blogger.com79tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8119596690600748752.post-45664757541289736972020-03-08T19:34:00.002-05:002021-01-25T17:10:31.013-06:00Happy International Women's Day<span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">I've been thinking about this event all day and wondering about myself and the power I hold as a woman to affect the lives and careers of other women. I have worked in women-dominated professions my entire life and sometimes I wonder if we, as women, understand the power we wield and the ramifications of supporting and encouraging other women. And on the flip side are we aware of the destructive, soul killing consequences of undermining another woman? </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><span face="Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">A wickedly smart friend of mine created a little signal that we could give each other when we were subconsciously or even consciously undermining another woman. It was supposed to be a "heads up," think about what you're saying signal. We've all done it. We talk behind someone's back. We make negative assumptions of how and why another woman achieved notoriety or success. We say or do things to bring other women down. Does it arise from jealousy? Are we trying to equalize power with women we are competing with? Read about "Dead Even Power," it's enlightening. Or, even worse, are we wired to be that way?</span><br />
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<span face="Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">I write this as a reminder to myself. I try to remember that lifting others, especially other women lifts me. In 2020 I will visualize that symbol before I speak and not after. I can do better.</span></span>jacquiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07362229673390519468noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8119596690600748752.post-42766162507555383832020-02-13T12:57:00.002-06:002021-01-25T17:17:07.187-06:00WALK 2.0 Preview 2<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">I've created a set of skills that are the fundamentals for all walking foot quilters. When you master these six you can tackle about any design. The big six walking foot skills in order of difficulty are:</span><br />
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<br />jacquiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07362229673390519468noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8119596690600748752.post-83173157896663006012020-02-12T14:16:00.000-06:002020-02-12T14:16:19.324-06:00WALK 2.0 Preview 1<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Walking Foot Refresh</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The book has a walking foot technique refresh with some new information to support your development as a walking foot quilter, four chapters of walking foot designs, and an extensive chapter called Quilt As Go that explores design principles related to choosing quilting designs as well as a process to help you develop a quilting plan for your quilts, and plenty of examples to inspire you. The quilting design chapters include: sixty-degree designs, sashiko-inspired designs, rotational designs (linear and shape based) and an eclectic set of designs I call variations which are adaptations and extensions of designs found in my first WALK book. There are almost 60 new designs in this book. As always, I'm surprised that lines and gentle curves can come together in so many unique ways. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This design pushes the limits and will challenge you, but I'm head over heals about it. I love the movement of the curves and the stability provided by the base grid. Can you see the equilateral triangle base in this one? Not all of the designs in the chapter are challenging. There are simple designs too, and I give you ideas for adaptations that will lower the difficulty or support quilters with machines with smaller harp spaces. You never know what you can do until you try.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I hope you're as excited about WALK 2.0 More Machine Quilting With Your Walking Foot as I am. If you don't have the first WALK book, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/WALK-Master-Machine-Quilting-Walking/dp/1940655218">pop over and get it </a>so you are ready to up your game with the next book.</span><br />
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<br />jacquiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07362229673390519468noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8119596690600748752.post-7374004980634569552019-12-17T14:29:00.002-06:002019-12-18T08:19:38.199-06:00WALK 2.0 Special Edition and Special Event AnnouncementMany of you, like me are walking foot quilting fans and loads of you have used the first WALK book to enhance your quilting and add to your quilting design toolbox. I'm so proud of that book, but I have to tell you I am thrilled about the follow-up to WALK, WALK 2.0. It takes the basic designs of walk and ramps them up and there are whole new categories of quilting designs in this book. I'm also pretty stoked about the Quilt as Desired chapter that shares my philosophy and process for how to develop a quilting plan for a quilt. We all need a bit of support in that area, right?<br />
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Lucky Spool, my awesome publisher decided to put this book out with a BANG! LS is putting out a special, limited edition that will be available for pick up at QuiltCon 2020 in Austin. If you're not going to be there find a friend who is and have them be your designated pick up person! This community is awesome and we can support each other.<br />
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<i><span style="color: #555555; font-family: "open sans"; font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-weight: 700;">Limited Edition:</span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: "open sans"; font-size: 14px;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: "open sans"; font-size: 14px;">To celebrate the launch of</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: "open sans"; font-size: 14px;"> </span><span style="color: #555555; font-family: "open sans"; font-size: 14px;">WALK2.0</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: "open sans"; font-size: 14px;">, we are producing a Limited Edition available</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: "open sans"; font-size: 14px;"> </span><span style="color: #555555; font-family: "open sans"; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700;">only for pickup or purchase at QuiltCon 2020</span></i><br />
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<i>The Limited Edition WALK2.0 are <span style="font-weight: 700;">hand-numbered and signed</span> by Jacquie Gering on a custom signature page awaiting personalization to you by Jacquie at either the launch party at Central Brewing Company, Austin on Thursday 20 February, or the signing times at the Lucky Spool QuiltCon booth #125.</i></div>
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We are also having a book launch party, trunk show/lecture and book signing in Austin on Thursday evening 2/20/2020 just a block from the convention center. Tickets for that event go on sale this Thursday, December 17 at 9 a.m. Pacific time on the Lucky Spool website. Again, a limited number of tickets available. Watch my instagram feed @jacquietps or www.luckyspool.com to get yours!</div>
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I hope I'll see you in Austin and we can chat all things walking foot quilting. If you're not at QuiltCon, the regular edition is now available to pre-order on Amazon, or better yet ask your local quilt shop to carry it and support our local quilt shop owners! I'll have signed copies of the regular edition available on my website after the book ships. Stay tuned for more WALK 2.0 news. </div>
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Thanks for all the support you have provided over the years. I couldn't do any of this without you.</div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I met Shelia when I was teaching in New Zealand and I was so happy for her when she told me she was writing a book. I was excited when her title came across my email from C&T Publishing. I dropped her a quick email to say congrats and she asked me to participate in the blog hop for her book. I had already perused the review copy and was impressed. I always know I'm going to like a book when I find something I can use or things I don't know when I open a book.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I love how this book is organized. It is everything you would ever want to know about using sixty degree shapes in quilts. For each shape Shelia goes into great detail about the shape itself, methods for cutting, sewing, and being creative with that shape. She has these great cutting charts for each shape which I know I will use often. She goes into detail about how to get the most out of your rulers. I love when there is more than one way to do things and she thinks of everything in this book.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I know you all will love this book and when you get it you're going to learn lots. I sure did. Go ahead and order it, but if you want to risk it Shelia and C&T Publishing are giving away an ebook. If you'd like to win just leave a comment and you're entered. I'll pick the winner at the end of the blog hop. Please make sure you're not a no-reply blogger. If you are, be sure to leave your email address in your comment!</span></div>
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experimenting with lines and trying to stretch how I use one of my favorite
techniques, slice forward, insert backwards.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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with precise lines with no matching.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Who
doesn't love no matching?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I created my
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for my family room.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I made the test
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star. The diagram below shows the order for cutting and piecing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I stacked four 15" squares and cut them
all at the same time. I sliced the lines in order from one to seven and then
inserted 1" strips from the last line cut (seven) in order back to
one.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I pieced my block using Sulky 50
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Starline quilt that will be composed of four Starline blocks.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I used a heavyweight thread, a beautiful
Sulky 12 weight with a Sulky 40 weight in the bobbin.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>With that combination I get great stitch
quality and perfect tension.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The heavy
12wt thread gives the quilting stitches loads of presence on the quilt and look
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<br />jacquiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07362229673390519468noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8119596690600748752.post-45225599021074512192018-09-18T14:53:00.001-05:002018-09-18T14:55:35.907-05:00A Mid Century Dream<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">In April we sold our condo in downtown Kansas City. I loved that place, but there were reasons we had to let it go. It went fast and we were left without a home again. My youngest son was kind enough to let us move in with him and his girlfriend while we found a new home. Cheers to living out of suitcases again. I'm pretty good at it. It's weird how things happen and how this house came to us.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">We bought and have now moved into this 1958 Don Drummond built mid-century home. It's only about 15 minutes from our Westside condo, but it feels a world away. It is a Castillian model and was designed by A. Quincy Jones and Frederik E. Emmons. The top photo is our home this spring. Below is a newspaper article from the 50's about the design of our home. I love how it is described as having the "look of tomorrow". It is a timeless, well-functioning design. It's post and beam construction with seven...count'em...seven sliding glass doors. Talk about bringing the outside in!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I love my new home with all its quirks and originality from the 50's. I am learning to understand it by living in it which we haven't done much since move in date since we've both been on the road much of the summer. My sabbatical kicks in in earnest this fall and so I'm looking forward to spending time here and making it our own slowly, but surely.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">We've done more than I thought in just over a month, but some things can't wait. We've fixed some plumbing and electrical issues and I've even done a few changes like new wallpaper. I think I'll document those here so I'll share them in detail as we go along.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I want to preserve the historic character of this house. It is a mid century treasure in Kansas City, but I also want to make it Jacquie and Steve's house. It isn't a museum. I can't wait to share more with you. You can see a few more pictures on my Instagram feed, jacquietps, if you're interested, but for now enjoy the exterior!</span><br />
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I'm excited to announce my first Kansas City based event, Composing with Line. I'll be working with a small group of students to explore designing with line and I'm excited to share with participants a little bit of the city I love, my new home and our vibrant art community. The details of the event are below, but know that my goal is to have fun, learn with you and help you leave inspired and with knowledge and skills that will support you in your own creative journey. Register by July 15th to receive an early registration discount. </div>
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<span style="font-family: "raleway"; font-size: 11.000000pt;">Explore the beauty, simplicity and complexity of line in this
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<span style="font-family: "raleway"; font-size: 10.000000pt;">The weekend begins with a bus trip to the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. Here you will meet Jacquie for an evening of
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followed by a visit to Sarah’s Fabrics. Friday evening, join Jacquie at her home for a private trunk show.
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<span style="font-family: "raleway"; font-size: 10.000000pt;">Enjoy your last morning of classes with Jacquie, followed by a farewell lunch.
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;">A non-refundable depost of $250 will secure your spot in this workshop, due immediately at signup. Balance due and
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Contact Betsy Blodgett at Betsy.Blodgett@gmail.com to register or for more information.<br />
</span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: 700;">*Register by 7/15/2018 and pay only $725.oo for the workshop!
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<br />jacquiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07362229673390519468noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8119596690600748752.post-37303190024604299302018-03-08T13:23:00.002-06:002018-03-08T13:24:56.975-06:00Life is good in Sitges, Spain<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Thank you for all your kind comments. Life is what we make it and I plan to take more control over mine. In addition to planning events in Kansas City which I hope you will attend sometime, I plan to use the blog to do some teaching as well. It's been too long since I've had time to blog and share what I've been working on.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">For now, I am in Spain to help with the Best of QuiltCon traveling exhibit and to teach classes at the Patchwork Festival in Sitges. It is my first time teaching students who don't all speak English which should be an interesting experience. I'll have a translator and I'm sure enthusiastic students. I've already met some wonderful quilters from several countries. With Google translate and my high school Spanish I'm getting by when I'm not with the lovely Amanda, the Member and Sponsor Manager for the MQG who speaks Spanish and has been so helpful and fun to hang out with! Check out our trek through the streets of Sitges with the quilts in tow!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">In between setting up the exhibit, womaning the exhibit and prepping for teaching I've had time to explore the city, sample the food and drink and a do a bit of cultural exploration. I never thought that quilting would provide experiences like this. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The twin beds and the tiny room have been our biggest eye opener. We feel a bit like Lucy and Ricky if know what I mean!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The journey continues...</span>jacquiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07362229673390519468noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8119596690600748752.post-9942319322382376602018-03-03T13:09:00.000-06:002018-03-03T13:09:14.816-06:00AnnouncementBe sure to<a href="http://blogspot.us2.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=74d16057190efc2033f9b03ea&id=96429e49d7"> sign up to receive my newsletter</a> or check back on the blog as I'll make any important announcements there.<br />
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NOTICE TO ALL:<br />
I am taking a sabbatical in 2019 and 2020. I will not be taking any more teaching engagements until further notice. My family situation has changed significantly and I will no longer be able to be away from home for so many days during the year. I will honor my commitments to those groups in 2018 and 2019 as much as my responsibilities will allow me. <br />
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I am working on developing events to be held in the Kansas City area so that if you're interested in learning from me and having an intimate, personal learning experience, be sure to watch the blog for announcements of those events. I would love to share my city and my studio with you.<br />
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I have had a blast teaching and visiting shops, guilds, museums and art centers. I appreciate all the hospitality I have been given and how much I have learned from all of you. <br />
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I am looking forward to having time to create and to take care of my personal and family responsibilities and find balance in my life. <br />
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For those who haven't seen it, this is my latest piece, Veer.<br />
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I will continue to share here and for the best updates on my new work follow jacquietps on Instagram.<br />
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See you on the flip side. It's been real.<br />
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<br />jacquiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07362229673390519468noreply@blogger.com33tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8119596690600748752.post-40236003762679387582017-12-28T07:17:00.001-06:002017-12-28T07:50:33.378-06:00Modern Quilts: Designs of the New Century<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Happy Holidays to all of you! </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I am proud to be the next stop on the blog tour for the Modern Quilt Guild's new book: <a href="https://quilting123.myshopify.com/products/pre-order-modern-quilts-designs-of-the-new-century">Modern Quilts, Designs of the New Century.</a> Congratulations to Riane, Heather and Alissa for putting together an amazing retrospective of modern quilting. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I got my shipping notice yesterday and I can't wait to have this book in my hands. I've seen sneak peeks and it's beautiful. It's the quilting coffee table book that I have always wanted. With gorgeous photos of more than 200 quilts curated by <a href="https://www.themodernquiltguild.com/">the Modern Quilt Guild</a>, the book honors the modern quilting genre's past, present and future. I am proud to have two quilts in the book, but I am overjoyed at the number of quilters represented and the variety of quilts showcased in the book. I think you will be too.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Modern-Quilts-Designs-New-Century/dp/1617455989/ref=zg_bs_5171_16?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=GR3JT97G4D95GZ98SXF8">Modern Quilts: Designs of the New Century</a> is more than a book for me. As many of you know I have been involved with the Modern Quilt Guild since the beginning and have worked with many of you to build and grow the organization. This book is a tangible reminder of the challenges, the hard work and the accomplishments of the leadership and members of the Modern Quilt Guild. Look what we did together! I am overjoyed that this book is now a reality. The lesson for me, dream big! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Building Bridges and Bang You're Dead are my quilts that are featured in the book. They're two of my favorite pieces. I hope you will<a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1617455989/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1617455989&linkCode=as2&tag=wholecirclest-20&linkId=3fcf71d12d3ed86375297d2694826f07"> get your copy of the book</a> to see all the pieces in the book and support all the artists that are part of this project. Visit their sites and see the new work that they are making. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">12/13/17 Amber Corcoran <a href="https://fancytigercrafts.com/pages/blog">Fancy Tiger Crafts</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">12/14/17 Heidi Parkes <a href="http://heidiparkesart.blogspot.com/">Heidi Parkes Ar</a>ts</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: transparent;">12/15/17 </span><span style="background-color: transparent;">Melissa Cory </span><a href="http://www.happyquiltingmelissa.com/" style="background-color: transparent;">Happy Quilting</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: transparent;">12/16/17 </span><span style="background-color: transparent;">Penny Gold </span><a href="http://penny-studionotes.blogspot.com/" style="background-color: transparent;">Studio Notes</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: transparent;">12/18/17 </span><span style="background-color: transparent;">Shruti Dandekar </span><a href="https://13woodhouseroad.com/blogs/shruti-dandekar" style="background-color: transparent;">13 Wood House Road</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: transparent;">12/19/17 </span><span style="background-color: transparent;">Amy Friend </span><a href="http://duringquiettime.com/blog" style="background-color: transparent;">During Quiet Time</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: transparent;">12/20/17 </span><span style="background-color: transparent;">Paige Alexander </span><a href="http://duringquiettime.com/blog" style="background-color: transparent;">Quilted Blooms</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: transparent;">12/21/17 </span><span style="background-color: transparent;">Angela Bowman </span><a href="http://angelabowmandesign.com/" style="background-color: transparent;">Angela Bowman Design</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: transparent;">12/22/17 </span><span style="background-color: transparent;">Lysa Flower </span><a href="http://www.lysaflower.com/newsletter/" style="background-color: transparent;">Lysa Flower</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: transparent;">12/27/17 </span><span style="background-color: transparent;">Sheri Cifaldi-Morrill </span><a href="http://blog.wholecirclestudio.com/" style="background-color: transparent;">Whole Circle Studio</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: transparent;">12/28/17 </span><span style="background-color: transparent;">Jacquie Gering </span><a href="http://tallgrassprairiestudio.blogspot.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="background: transparent; border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(17, 17, 17); box-sizing: border-box; color: #161616; outline: none; transition: 0.18s ease, 0.18s ease, 0.18s ease;" target="_blank">Tall Grass Prairie Studio</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: transparent;">12/29/17 </span><span style="background-color: transparent;">Christa Watson </span><a href="http://christaquilts.com/" style="background-color: transparent;">Christa Quilts</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: transparent;">12/30/17 </span><span style="background-color: transparent;">Heather Black </span><a href="https://quiltachusetts.blogspot.com/" style="background-color: transparent;">Quilt-achusetts</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: transparent;">1/2/18 </span><span style="background-color: transparent;">Kristin Shields </span><a href="http://www.kristinshieldsart.com/" style="background-color: transparent;">Kristin Shield Art</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: transparent;">1/3/18 </span><span style="background-color: transparent;">Krista Hennebury </span><a href="http://poppyprintcreates.blogspot.ca/" style="background-color: transparent;">Poppy Print Creates</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: transparent;">1/4/18 </span><span style="background-color: transparent;">Cinzia Allocca </span><a href="http://deuxpetitessouris.blogspot.ca/" style="background-color: transparent;">Deux Petites Souris</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: transparent;">1/5/18 </span><span style="background-color: transparent;">Suzanne Paquette </span><a href="http://ateliersixdesign.com/blog/" style="background-color: transparent;">Atelier Six Design</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: transparent;">1/6/18 </span><span style="background-color: transparent;">Yvonne Fuchs <a href="https://quiltingjetgirl.com/"> </a></span><a href="https://quiltingjetgirl.com/">Quilting Jetgirl</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: transparent;">1/9/18 </span><span style="background-color: transparent;">Ben Darby <a href="https://huntspatchquilts.blogspot.com/"> </a></span><span style="color: #161616;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(17, 17, 17); box-sizing: border-box; outline-color: initial; outline-width: initial; transition: 0.18s ease, 0.18s ease, 0.18s ease;"><a href="https://huntspatchquilts.blogspot.com/">Hunts Patch Quilts</a></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: transparent;">1/10/18 </span><span style="background-color: transparent;">Nicole Daksiewicz <a href="http://modernhandcraft.com/blog/"> </a></span><span style="color: #161616;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(17, 17, 17); box-sizing: border-box; outline-color: initial; outline-width: initial; transition: 0.18s ease, 0.18s ease, 0.18s ease;"><a href="http://modernhandcraft.com/blog/">Modern Handcraft</a></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: transparent;">1/11/18 </span><span style="background-color: transparent;">Kristi Schroeder <a href="http://www.initialkstudio.com/blog"> </a></span><span style="color: #161616;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(17, 17, 17); box-sizing: border-box; outline-color: initial; outline-width: initial; transition: 0.18s ease, 0.18s ease, 0.18s ease;"><a href="http://www.initialkstudio.com/blog">Initial K Studio</a></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: transparent;">1/12/18 </span><span style="background-color: transparent;">Kathy York <a href="http://www.aquamoonartquilts.blogspot.com/"> </a></span><span style="color: #161616;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(17, 17, 17); box-sizing: border-box; outline-color: initial; outline-width: initial; transition: 0.18s ease, 0.18s ease, 0.18s ease;"><a href="http://www.aquamoonartquilts.blogspot.com/">Art Quilts by Kathy York</a></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: transparent;">1/13/18 </span><span style="background-color: transparent;">Marla Varner <a href="https://pennylanequilts.com/"> </a></span><span style="color: #161616;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(17, 17, 17); box-sizing: border-box; outline-color: initial; outline-width: initial; transition: 0.18s ease, 0.18s ease, 0.18s ease;"><a href="https://pennylanequilts.com/">Penny Lane Quilts</a></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: transparent;">1/15/18 </span><span style="background-color: transparent;">Brigette Heitland </span><a href="http://www.farbstoff-bridge.blogspot.de/">Zen Chic</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: transparent;">1/16/18 </span><span style="background-color: transparent;">Stacey Sharman <a href="https://www.hellostitchstudio.com/blog"> </a></span><a href="https://www.hellostitchstudio.com/blog">Hello Stitch Studio</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: transparent;">1/17/18 </span><span style="background-color: transparent;">Stacey O’Malley <a href="http://www.slostudio.ca/"> </a></span><span style="color: #161616;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(17, 17, 17); box-sizing: border-box; outline-color: initial; outline-width: initial; transition: 0.18s ease, 0.18s ease, 0.18s ease;"><a href="http://www.slostudio.ca/">SLO Studio</a></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: transparent;">1/18/18 </span><span style="background-color: transparent;">Kim Soper <a href="http://www.lelandavestudios.com/"> </a></span><a href="http://www.lelandavestudios.com/">Leland Ave Studios</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: transparent;">1/19/18 </span><span style="background-color: transparent;">Steph Skardal <a href="http://www.stephskardalquilts.com/"> </a></span><span style="color: #161616;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(17, 17, 17); box-sizing: border-box; outline-color: initial; outline-width: initial; transition: 0.18s ease, 0.18s ease, 0.18s ease;"><a href="http://www.stephskardalquilts.com/">Steph Skardal Quilts</a></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: transparent;">1/20/18 </span><span style="background-color: transparent;">Cheryl Brickey <a href="http://www.meadowmistdesigns.blogspot.com/"> </a></span><span style="color: #161616;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(17, 17, 17); box-sizing: border-box; outline-color: initial; outline-width: initial; transition: 0.18s ease, 0.18s ease, 0.18s ease;"><a href="http://www.meadowmistdesigns.blogspot.com/">Meadow Mist Designs</a></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: transparent;">1/22/18 </span><span style="background-color: transparent;">Shea Henderson <a href="http://emptybobbinsewing.com/"> </a></span><span style="color: #161616;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(17, 17, 17); box-sizing: border-box; outline-color: initial; outline-width: initial; transition: 0.18s ease, 0.18s ease, 0.18s ease;"><a href="http://emptybobbinsewing.com/">Empty Bobbin Sewing Studio</a></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: transparent;">1/23/18 </span><span style="background-color: transparent;">Katie Larson <a href="http://www.katielarson.studio/thecraftingshell/"> </a></span><span style="color: #161616;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(17, 17, 17); box-sizing: border-box; outline-color: initial; outline-width: initial; transition: 0.18s ease, 0.18s ease, 0.18s ease;"><a href="http://www.katielarson.studio/thecraftingshell/">Katie Larson Studio</a></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: transparent;">1/24/18 </span><span style="background-color: transparent;">Katie Pedersen <a href="http://www.sewkatiedid.com/blog/"> Sew Katie Did</a></span></span><br />
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<a href="http://www.alissahaightcarlton.com/">It's time again for the Action Kivu Fundraiser</a>. It's hard to believe that it's been eight years since I've been involved with this project. It's a cause that is close to my heart first because it harnesses the power of sewing to change the lives of women and children and because it is a small organization that does targeted work to make a positive difference in the world.<br />
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This year <a href="http://www.alissahaightcarlton.com/">the fundraiser</a> will raise funds to purchase graduation sewing machine kits for 42 women who are victims of the conflict in the Congo. These kits will allow them to use the skills they have acquired through their participation in the program to support themselves and their families.<br />
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As part of the sewing community I ask each of you to give what you can to this cause. Dig deep if you can. There are wonderful prizes that have been donated by myself and my colleagues. <br />
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I've waited until today to post hoping to see the thermometer rise more during the week. It's not where we need it to be, so let's make this last push to get to the goal and fund this program. The fundraiser ends Sunday so we have two days left to make it happen!<br />
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If you want to read more about the organization and its work check out the <a href="http://www.actionkivu.org/">Action Kivu site</a>.<br />
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<a href="http://www.alissahaightcarlton.com/">To give, head here. </a><br />
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Thank you in advance for your generosity and support of these women and their families.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I don't have a blog post in me today, but I want to point you to a great read. Anna Graham wrote <a href="https://noodle-head.com/2017/09/inspiration-real-life.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+noodle-head+%28Noodlehead%29">this great post</a>. The phrase I took away was "creativity is not a contest." Sometimes I get caught up in all the great work around me and feel like I've got nothing. Thanks Anna.</span></div>
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The winner of WALK is Rachel Singh. Rachel, please contact me (jacquietps at gmail.com) by Saturday, July 29 to claim your book. Congratulations!!jacquiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07362229673390519468noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8119596690600748752.post-4056259901193242752017-07-21T10:00:00.003-05:002017-07-21T10:02:31.014-05:00WALK <br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">You know, I've been so bad at blogging this year that I was embarrassed when a couple of friends pointed out that I never blogged about the new book. Yup, I wrote another book, this time about the quilting process. Most of you know I love that walking foot and so I set about putting it through its paces and trying to get the most out of it and the result was <a href="https://www.amazon.com/WALK-Master-Machine-Quilting-Walking/dp/1940655218">WALK: Master Machine Quitling With Your Walking Foot.</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The walking foot is awesome for straight lines as we know, and I'll never disparage simple linear quilting, but that's only the start of the creative quilting options that are possible with the walking foot. Just check out the back cover of the book to see what I mean.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">WALK has been selling like hotcakes since its publication in December and has been one of the top selling quilting books on Amazon. It popped back up to number one once it got back in stock and I thought we should celebrate with a giveaway. Just comment here and let me know what you love about walking foot quilting to win a copy of the book. Leave a comment by Monday 9 a.m. CST.</span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">After I wrote the book I've continued to push myself to find more walking foot friendly quilt designs and I'll be sharing some how to's for those soon. In the mean time, if you haven't got the book, check with your local quilt shop, library or <a href="https://www.amazon.com/WALK-Master-Machine-Quilting-Walking/dp/1940655218">get it in your hands the Amazon way.</a> Walk on!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>jacquiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07362229673390519468noreply@blogger.com156tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8119596690600748752.post-46306936192548243192017-07-14T20:57:00.001-05:002017-07-14T20:57:06.986-05:00The Challenge of Simple<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In my artist statement I state that I love simple, but I tend to overcomplicate. I've been studying minimalism in the hope of creating minimalist work that has the simplicity and graphic impact that I crave, but at the same time is interesting and unique. It's been a challenge for me for sure. Simple is hard!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I spent my evenings this week cutting and pasting with my favorite material...craft foam. I think I might have the start of a series I'll be happy with. I love black and white. I want to stay with that for now and add a bit of color when necessary. It might be fun to work in a series too. I think working on these will be a blast. I'd like to control myself and work small, but knowing me that's not going to happen. Stay tuned.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>jacquiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07362229673390519468noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8119596690600748752.post-48872695334456417212017-07-02T17:06:00.003-05:002017-07-05T09:28:31.313-05:00Fed UpI know it's not about quilting, but in some ways it is. In our community I've experienced and witnessed personal attacks and verbal violence targeted at folks who are different or who have different opinions or positions as well as folks who make accusations with no basis in fact in order to damage another person's reputation. I've watched folks jump to conclusions and attack and ridicule with no thought of asking questions or finding or sharing information to solve problems. I've been demoralized by those who attack without thought and who react without thoughtfulness.<br />
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It's time for me, for all of us to speak up. I am starting at the top. I believe that our current president has contributed to the atmosphere of violence and polarization that exists today in our country. This week of twitter tirades is just one example, but it pushed me over the edge. I ask each of you to write your own letter, contact your elected representatives or work in your own way in your own community. <br />
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I wrote this letter to the President and I have followed up with a letter to each of my senators and representatives. At least it is a place to start.<br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica";">President Donald J.
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Washington, DC 20500</span><span style="font-family: "helvetica"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica";">Over the last week I
have been increasingly disappointed in the messages you have sent from your
twitter account.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I know after watching
you over the first months of your presidency that you don't seem to desire or react
well to feedback, but I hope you can receive this in the constructive, positive
way in which it is intended.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>While I
understand that constant criticism must be difficult to receive, it is a part
of the job of the President to listen to all sides whether they support you or
not.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is not the role of the press or
the citizenry not to criticize. In fact, it is their responsibility.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica";">I have heard all the
criticism of your twitter messages, for example, that they are beneath the
dignity of the office, immature and a distraction from the challenges that the
country is facing, and while I agree, that is not my primary concern.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was especially disappointed to see how you shared the WWF video with the inserted CNN logo and implied that beating up those
with whom you disagree is an effective way to deal with a dissenting opinion.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I'm not interested in debating whether CNN or
Morning Joe is fake news.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I am a
literate, well-read citizen who can make that determination for myself.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What is important to me is the message you
are sending to Americans, both adults and most importantly children:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>through your tweets you are advocating
violence and name-calling as effective ways to solve problems.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I can't find the words to say how much your
example cuts to the core of what I know is wrong.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Name calling from the President of the United
States?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A video showing the President
pummeling someone with whom he disagrees?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>It's both disgusting and dangerous.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Our country as you know is already polarized and violence, both physical and verbal is pervasive
in our daily lives. How can you in good conscience put out these messages to
millions of people who look to you for leadership?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica";">Many Americans jump to
violence as a solution to their problems and now you, the leader of this great
country, are setting that same example and providing justification for those
who choose to do the same.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You state
that you want the violence in our cities to cease; yet you show a video showing
the citizens of the United States that you choose to solve your problems with
violence.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Is this the America you want
to create?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Is this the way you want
Americans to behave?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I hear you invoke
God in your speeches.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Is this what your
religion teaches you? Were you taught to insult, to strike back, and to use
violence to hurt others?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Or, is religion
only a ruse to develop a following?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
see a person's religious beliefs in their actions, not their words.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Your actions speak volumes.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica";">I was heartened by the
First Lady's commitment to the cause of anti-bullying and I fully support her
work.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is a passion of mine as
well.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is hard to understand how she
can do this good work in the shadow of your behavior.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica";">I ask you to consider
that multiple viewpoints are what make America great.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Listening is a skill that will bring you the
information and perspectives that can create solutions to the problems we
face.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Utilizing the language of
argument, spirited debate, artful compromise and respect for those who disagree
are the hallmarks of a great leader.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As
you have learned, leading is a difficult task, but effective leaders can make a
world of difference in the lives of many people.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is time to turn your focus to others
rather than yourself.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We face many
challenges in America and we can't afford to waste time with the nonsense I am
seeing from you. Listen, debate, compromise and most importantly, lead.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Set an example for us all. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica";">Jacquelyn D Gering<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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jacquiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07362229673390519468noreply@blogger.com78tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8119596690600748752.post-4983166037239271432016-11-06T19:20:00.002-06:002016-11-06T19:20:25.055-06:00Weekend Abstraction - Week 8 <span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Is it still the weekend? Days are running together for me, but here it is anyway.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This weekend's abstraction might be good to keep the chill away if winter ever shows its face in Kansas City. I used the fireplace for the first time the other day to clean it and get it ready for the winter season and as always I was entranced by the flames. They're mesmerizing in a calming, but inspiring way. I watched them intently and noticed the color changes, the shapes, and the movement.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">It's odd that I chose lines because they can be very static, but I love a line and so I went for it. It always amazes me how straight lines in the right arrangement can give the impression of curves and movement. It's coming together for me, but I'm not thrilled with it yet. I still need to play and live with it for awhile. I think the colors are pretty good (I think it might glow a bit when it's made out of fabric) and it has a little movement and a nice shape. I love the little flicker at the top.</span><br />
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<span class="s1"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I'm excited to be a part of the next round of the Mighty Lucky Quilting Club. The Club has a fantastic set of folks to learn from in 2017. If you didn't join the club in 2016, <a href="http://luckyspool.com/collections/club/products/mighty-lucky-quilting-club-2017">head to the Lucky Spool site to learn the details</a>. Essentially, you'll get one challenge from a different instructor each month in 2017. You'll have the opportunity to learn and practice all sorts of concepts, skills and techniques that will help you become an even better quilter. The Mighty Lucky Quilt Club costs only $5 per month, or just $50 for a full, one-year membership. Stay tuned to jacquietps on Instagram for a chance to win a full year subscription to the club. I'll be announcing that soon <a href="http://luckyspool.com/collections/club/products/mighty-lucky-quilting-club-2017">or sign up today!</a></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I also love the quilting on this piece. I used one of the geometric quilting designs that will be in my new book, Walk: Mastering Machine Quilting With Your Walking Foot. Jaime, my studio mate pushed me to do this quilting on this piece and it so worked. Sometimes you need a push from a really smart cookie!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I think the quilting design creates beautiful rotational movement for the piecing without overwhelming a simple, graphic design. I'm very pleased with it, I hope you enjoy it too.</span></div>
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<br />jacquiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07362229673390519468noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8119596690600748752.post-21496303039406070882016-10-08T09:01:00.000-05:002016-10-08T09:01:47.834-05:00Weekend Abstraction - Week 7<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I've been sort of obsessed with medallion quilts over the last year. I have a whole folder of them. I've made a few of them already and when I have time I'd like to do a whole series, probably in black and white. I have a long hallway on the lower level of the condo that is empty and I'd love to see a set of those fill that space.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I designed this one the other day and I'm loving it. I can't wait to get home to make it. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Here is the block. I focused on the spaces created in the lower right hand corner of the block. It's how those spaces come together with four blocks that creates the shape in the center and makes the design for me. The truncated triangle adds a unique shape that transforms this into something special.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This is the medallion quilt. Enjoy!</span><br />
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