Category: Getting to know readers

Views from sewing rooms around the world

This is outstanding, isn't it? This is what one lucky reader gets to see when she glances out of her studio in Australia.
I wrote a post about the views from my sewing room a while back. I got fabulous word pictures and descriptions of what glorious sights you glimpse while quilting or sewing. Other readers sent me actual pictures. I was in love with both! It is easier for me to share the photo views from sewing... Read more »
By Kathy Mathews,
November 2, 2017 at 8:05 am • 

Celebrating another male quilter

One of the more mysterious and enthralling part about writing a blog is that you never know who is or will read it. Not everyone leaves a comment, either they choose not to or they don’t have a Facebook account. My analytics tell me how many people click onto the blog and a cumulative list... Read more »
By Kathy Mathews,
November 9, 2015 at 7:29 am • 

Quilter husband transitioned to a Quilter

As a group, I find that quilters are advocates for their art and love nothing better than to motivate another person to become a quilter. For example, I am trying like mad to get my granddaughter to love quilting and become a quilter in the future. She’s 2 so we have some time! Other quilters... Read more »
By Kathy Mathews,
October 12, 2015 at 7:42 am • 
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Getting to know our Readers - last in the Series

I am feeling very sentimental that this post is the last one in the Getting to know our Readers series. I have enjoyed reading the emails and turning them into posts; it has been more enjoyable than I can fully express. Thank you so much for both writing to me and reading the posts. I... Read more »
By Kathy Mathews,
April 30, 2015 at 7:29 am • 

Getting to Know Our Readers - Ninth in a series

Are you ready to meet Nini Frank? She is our latest jewel in the getting to know our readers series. Get ready as Nini is just as fascinating as our other new buds. Nini was born and raised in Europe and considers Vicenza, Italy her home. Naturally she speaks Italian fluently but currently lives in... Read more »
By Kathy Mathews,
April 21, 2015 at 7:42 am • 

Getting to Know Our Readers - Eighth in a Series

It’s my favorite time of the week, the post for getting to know our readers. I just love reading the emails I get back from quilters. After all this time of being read, I get to do the reading and I love it! without further ado I would like to introduce you to Sheila Roberts.... Read more »
By Kathy Mathews,
April 10, 2015 at 7:38 am • 
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Getting to Know Our Readers - Seventh in a series

I love this series of glimpses into the lives of other quilters around the world. This week’s Getting to Know our Readers is no exception as we get to know Cheri Hage. Hi Cheri! Our new buddy was born and raised in Southern California, a regular beach gal! But once she married, “home” was where... Read more »
By Kathy Mathews,
April 2, 2015 at 7:45 am • 

Getting to Know our Readers - Sixth in a Series

Hip hooray, another post in the getting to know our readers series.  Join me in welcoming,  Judy B, a reader from southern Australia. She was born in Clare hospital and raised on a farm near the small town of farming. She enjoyed the many pleasures of farm life. She has lovely insights and experiences on... Read more »
By Kathy Mathews,
March 26, 2015 at 7:32 am • 

Getting to Know our Readers - Fifth in a series

I love writing and sewing but all of you are what make this blog so much fun and so satisfying. I simply adore learning about quilters all over the world. Today’s edition of Getting to know our Readers gives us a peek into the life of Lisa Schlossberg who lives on  the north Shore  of Long Island... Read more »
By Kathy Mathews,
March 19, 2015 at 7:24 am • 
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Getting to Know Our Readers - 4th in a series

Here I am with another wonderful reader to share with all of you. And it’s the 4th in the Getting to Know Our Readers series. I love this series! This post is all about Irene Bears and her last name rhymes with Purse. I bet you didn’t expect that, I didn’t either! Irene lives in... Read more »
By Kathy Mathews,
March 11, 2015 at 7:38 am •