Another direction

 As if learning my longarm software, improving my longarm free-motion and ruler skills, opening my Etsy shop and selling custom quilts wasn't enough, I am closer to realizing my dream of writing/sharing/selling my patterns.

My dear husband gently nudges all of my dreams forward with his unending support. This year he gave me EQ8 software and is encouraging me to take as many classes as I need to create exactly what I want.

Magically, a quilt designer that I have followed and admired for years is hosting a series on pattern writing starting in January! 



I am going to eagerly soak up all the information I can and make pattern writing a 2026 goal!

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