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Instead of putting the group of decluttering books into the donate pile, I decided to read one. I should be finishing a library book. I should have read this book ten years ago when I bought it! 

I'm past some topics—like career goals. I don't have a career—I have my quilting—but I know where I'm going. I just need to pick a date to retire! I don't want to get bigger or better—continuing the way I am is fine. 

But there was a section about email. OK, I know I have a ...

I searched the cabinets, I knew that I had some thyme and I only needed just a little. It's a small addition, only half a teaspoon, but to a large pot of homemade chicken noodle soup, it's that one little extra that makes all the difference. I pulled a kitchen chair over to the upper cabinet where the spices are kept; crawled up to have a better look, and searched far in the back. "What are you

I searched the cabinets, I knew that I had some thyme and I only needed just a little. It's a small addition, only half a teaspoon, but to a large pot of homemade chicken noodle soup, it's that one little extra that makes all the difference. I pulled a kitchen chair over to the upper cabinet where the spices are kept; crawled up to have a better look, and searched far in the back. "What are you

About a month ago, I watched a short video by Marie Forleo where a woman asked how she could find time to write a book on top of a demanding career. Her efforts to work on it at night did not produce results. She didn’t have the creative energy at the end of the day.

Sound familiar?

Marie told her to start working on her book first thing in the morning, before her career took over her day.

This is not a new idea. I have dismissed it in the past for various reasons, but decided to give it ...

I have lots of quilts I want to make. But my time is limited. And I bet yours is too! One of […]

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Hello, friends! Today I’m sharing the Quilting Life Planner & Workbook April 2022 workshop. Today’s thoughts include lots of ideas about planning basics and a regular review process. Also, since the first quarter just ended, I’m also sharing my own quarterly review and what I’m looking forward to in the next quarter. I hope you’ll […]

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Some people know how to say NO! I think it's definitely a learned skill, and I wish I were better at it, but I often get caught up in the moment. I'm MUCH better, but still, a long way to go. 

I think it's super fun to get excited about starting a new quilt project - I like that as much as the next person, but I learned that if you get too excited, you'll end up with a ton of UFOs. You'll be frustrated and guilty because you have started so much, but nothing is ...

Hello, friends! I hope your day is going well. I just wanted to stop in to share my free Quilting Life January 2022 calendar page and to update you on the Quilting Life January $5 pattern and a few other notes on tomorrow’s Block of the Month pattern release. Quilting Life January 2022 Calendar I […]

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Hello, friends! As many of you know, I love thinking about time management and productivity. I’ve always been interested in both of those topics but have especially loved pondering them as they relate to my home and sewing life. I believe that if I’m super organized then I’ll have more time for the things I […]

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Hello, friends! I’m stopping in to share that the fourth quarter edition of the Quilting Life Quarterly Fall 2021 (October, November, December) is now available. I also have some timely updates concerning the new Quilting Life Planner & Workbook, Sincerely Yours fabrics, and information on the 2021 Block of the Month and the 2022 Block […]

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Today I’m sharing some thoughts and ideas a little bit different than my usual mix of quilting tips and techniques. I’m often asked about my specific Planning Systems and Routines especially as they relate to getting sewing accomplished. Read on for the planning techniques I’ve learned over the years along with the systems I use […]

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Each and every day I endeavor to be efficient. I live to make the best use of my time! So, a few weeks ago I volunteered to bring food for Fellowship Time between Sunday School and Worship for tomorrow. I knew what I wanted to make and planned out my times to make them. A batch of Jack O' Lantern Jumble, mini pumpkin muffins and homemade cinnamon rolls. I decided that I'd make a batch of the

Each and every day I endeavor to be efficient. I live to make the best use of my time! So, a few weeks ago I volunteered to bring food for Fellowship Time between Sunday School and Worship for tomorrow. I knew what I wanted to make and planned out my times to make them. A batch of Jack O' Lantern Jumble, mini pumpkin muffins and homemade cinnamon rolls. I decided that I'd make a batch of the

Hello and happy Monday, Friends. Today I’m writing about a favorite topic of mine, and I’ve also filmed a video discussion of these ideas. I know things are crazy everywhere now, so I feel like these 11 Productivity Tips for Quilters are pretty timely. Whether you are getting a lot accomplished these days or are […]

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Note: this post was originally published in August 2018 and updated in February 2020. Things have been crazy here with home improvement projects, moving, and preparing for new fabrics arriving soon. So I thought today would be a good day to revisit a post with Thoughts on Getting More Done. I hope you’ll enjoy these […]

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Traditionally Valentine’s Day is about relationship love.

We often think in terms of someone that we love — a partner, a child, a parent — when we think of relationships.

I think our most important love relationship is with ourselves.

When you love and take care of yourselves, it shows up in a positive way in both your lives and your work.

So, why don’t you prioritize your relationship with yourself?

I think it comes down to a belief that if you take time for yourself, you are somehow taking something away from the others in your life or even ...