Archive for the American Quilter Magazine Category

Hometown Heritage — the Canal Fulton Quilt

If you’re a subscriber to American Quilter Magazine, I invite you to read my Stray Threads column in the January, 2022 issue. This particular article is near and dear to my heart because I was able to share the story of my incredible chance encounter with a

Come quilt the SEASONS with me!

By Kimberly on November 30, 2020 / 2021 Series Quilt for AQ Magazine, American Quilter Magazine, American Quilter's Society, SEASONS / 21 Comments

I’m thrilled to introduce my newest quilt, SEASONS, to you! This cheery quilt has been in the making for almost two years! I spent a lot of time working on the design of this quilt and then actually sewing it; but I couldn’t share much of my

What’s in your notions cup?

By Kimberly on January 12, 2020 / American Quilter Magazine, American Quilter's Society, Notions Caddy / 4 Comments

I just love it when readers of American Quilter Magazine (and in particular, my column, Stray Threads) write to comment about the column or share their tips and ideas with me. I welcome comments, correspondence and compliments and am reachable through email at moc.omnieylrebmiknull@ylrebmiK. In the January,

GATHERINGS, Cherrywood Version

By Kimberly on August 17, 2018 / Accuquilt GO! Cutter, American Quilter Magazine, Cherrywood Fabrics, Gatherings / 11 Comments

I’ve been waiting to share this new version of my GATHERINGS quilt design for a long time but there was a delay in the quilting process. Sometimes, life happens and it is completely out of our control and also totally understandable. The quilt arrived yesterday, beautifully quilted

Welcome 2018

By Kimberly on January 2, 2018 / American Quilter Magazine, Christmas, Gatherings, ONE WORD / 8 Comments

Happy New Year! I love and enjoy every moment of the holidays but I’m always ready to greet each new year with enthusiasm and expectation. 2018 is full of promise. I gave up making new year’s resolutions years ago and instead adopted the “One Word” concept. Each

A nod to Helen

By Kimberly on December 7, 2017 / American Quilter Magazine, Stray Threads / 6 Comments

When I became a quilter in 1991, one of the first things I did in my enthusiasm to embrace the craft was to subscribe to Quilter’s Newsletter Magazine. When each issue arrived, I would pour through every page with my eyes wide with wonder and excitement. In

GATHERINGS, Part 3

By Kimberly on October 17, 2017 / American Quilter Magazine, Gatherings / 3 Comments

It’s time for all you GATHERINGS stitchers to work on Row 3 by making your Posey Basket Blocks! I wish I had some “real time” in-progress photos of my Gatherings quilt to share, but as we are in the middle of a big move to the west

More Pleasantville beauties

By Kimberly on September 6, 2017 / American Quilter Magazine, Pleasantville / 4 Comments

I absolutely love receiving emails from you with photos of your Pleasantville Quilts! You can see some of the other quilts by CLICKING HERE. I received the following email yesterday: “I had written you that twelve gals in my guild (Thimble Pleasures Q. G. in Mendon, MA)

Meanderings, Gatherings, and more

By Kimberly on August 28, 2017 / American Quilter Magazine, Gatherings / 6 Comments

I can feel the seasons about to change. There isn’t a chill in the air quite yet, but I’ve seen twinges of yellow in the treetops and the abundant fresh vegetables we’ve enjoyed from the farmer’s markets lately remind me autumn is just around the corner. We’ve

Come quilt-along with me!

By Kimberly on July 6, 2017 / American Quilter Magazine, American Quilter's Society, Gatherings / 5 Comments

This is your personal invitation to join me in making the 2017 American Quilter Magazine Series Quilt, GATHERINGS! The first installment of this row-by-row quilt is featured in the current (July 2017) issue of American Quilter Magazine. I had such fun designing and making this beautiful basket quilt