I cleaned up my fabric strips (just to get this pic but still...). 😂 Anyway, 2 more blocks done. Only 3 to go! The end is in sight. #quiltsky #artquilt

Four rows done, one to go! #quiltsky #artquilt

Only 6 blocks left to make for this improv art quilt. #quiltsky #artquilt

When I'm working on an improv art quilt, THIS is what my cutting table looks like. For my more designed pieces (sunsets, flowers, etc), I will arrange my fabric choices into rows and lay them out on the table in the order I want them in the finished quilt. #quiltsky #artquilt

Not 100% but improving so I'm back in the studio after a weeks long RA flare. I'm also back in the classroom tomorrow, teaching a beginning class with an advanced class in the works for later this month! Just 6 more blocks to finish this large art quilt WIP. #quiltsky #artquilt

The jokes write themselves. My BA is in Women's Studies, I am very familiar with the Suffrage movement. The US Dept. of Education wants you to know that American History is worth learning... They used a picture of British Suffragettes. *Sigh* I just can't with these people anymore...

I'm back to work! I'm teaching a class this Saturday AND... I'm offering my first Advanced class, working on the diagonal, at the end of the month! Yippee! #quiltsky #artquilt

My feline nurse is caring for me. My rheumatologist appointment went well. I got a med adjustment, and steroids as a bridge. Today, I'm just recovering from the long weekend and I will be back in the sewing studio tomorrow, even if I'm working slowly. #cat #quiltsky #RAwarrior

I was back in the studio today despite my joints complaining. I have deadlines! This Girl Boss is not going to let rheumatoid arthritis hold her back. I do see my rheumy this week though so I'm hoping we can do a med adjustment to get me back at the top of my game. #quiltsky #artquilt

My husband helped put out the sign and mulch the new plants. I'm hoping to open soon! It's more of a gallery than a shop but I will be available to take commissions and special requests. It's not much, and it may not do much, but it's all mine. #quiltsky #artquilt

I put out a call on my other social medias asking if people would be willing to share inspirational pics they'd taken and would let me use them for future art quilts. My RA flare is preventing me working but I can prep for when I'm able to work again. My followers delivered some beauties! #quiltsky

My hands hurt. My knees hurt. Everything I touch, I drop. I can't stay awake.I miss sewing and quilting. I'm going to need steroids to get through this flare. Anyway, here's one of my kitties for tax. She loves the hamper. I hope I'll be back soon. #RAsucks #rheumatoidarthritis #cat #quiltsky

When I babysit my grandkitty... I break out the catnip. 😂

Today was the last day of school so now I can rest my body and, hopefully, get back to the studio soon. #quiltsky

End of the year goodie bags for teachers and support staff are all ready for the last day of school!

We had a good sit n sew! My friend helped me with making journal pen holders and I helped her with the placemat she started in my class. ❤️ Happy Quilting!

All set for a sit n sew with a friend today! I'm working on teacher gifts.

I had to hunt through the house for my fabric scissors. They were in my 10 year old daughter's room. She's now been removed from my will. 🤣

It's coming together! I am loving the look. ❤️ #quiltsky #artquilt

Is sewing ASMR a thing? 🤣 #quiltsky #artquilt

SOOOO much red fabric... 🤣 #quiltsky #artquilt

I didn't get as much done as I had planned but it's looking really good! #quiltsky #artquilt

Three more blocks done for my latest large art quilt project. Also, the new headphones are amazing! I can't hear my brother in law singing at all. 10/10 recommend. LOL #quiltsky #artquilt

A (somewhat) better view of my fabric haul from Connecting Threads. I'm already working on 3 art quilts... what's 1 more? 🤣 #quiltsky #artquilt

My Memorial Day fabric sale fat quarter bundles just arrived! Eeek! I have plans so keep an eye out for new creations! #quiltsky

What a mess. LOL #quiltsky #artquilt

Finished piecing "Tulip Field." On to quilting! #artquilt #quiltsky

I took a couple of days off. Should be back tomorrow! ❤️ #quiltsky

Hello Monday. #quiltsky #artquilt

Only 1 more block to go for this row. Eventually, this will be about 50"x50". #quiltsky #artquilt

I needed to get the chicken run put together.

So many ideas... So little time. #quiltsky #artquilt

It looks so good! I'll post the finished piece once it's completed. ❤️ #quiltsky #artquilt

This Girl Boss thing is hard. 🤣 #quiltsky

I found an older model Janome! I gave it a good cleaning, inside and out, and it works beautifully! It's perfect for my shop studio. ❤️

Step into my studio for a minute to see what it looks like while I'm working on an art quilt. #quiltsky

Did I *need* more fabric? No. But they were all so pretty! The fabrics on the left I got at Concord Clothworks and the pinks on the right are from Bittersweet Fabric Shop. ❤️ #artquilt #quiltsky

I'm just going to scream into the void for awhile.

My current WIP and thoughts. #quiltsky #artquilt

Taking a break from making stock for the shop to work on an art piece featuring tulips. #quiltsky #artquilt

1 large casserole hot pad, 1 casserole hot pad, and 3 placemats all ready to be quilted. #quiltsky #artquilt

Back to work in the studio today! #quiltsky #artquilt

Working on the sign for my shop. ❤️

My long list of tasks for today got thrown out the window when I had to take my son to the ER. He is why I am working to build my business. He is my special needs kiddo who struggles with daily tasks. I'm working to give him what he needs to succeed. #quiltsky #momlife

It's been a productive week so far! I'm just over here doing my thing. I've also booked another Quilt Trunk Show! So excited to share my works with another group of amazing quilters. #quiltsky #artquilt

Don't tell me I can't because I will. LOL

It's just 5" squares but she's excited to start her first quilt. ❤️

Info dump: First sign of Spring! My forsythia is blooming. I'll be beginning to teach my 10 year old to quilt today as well because she "wants to help Mommy." DHS is still shutdown so even though my husband has to go to work every day, he isn't getting paid. Hoping to open the shop May 1st.

All done! ❤️❤️❤️ #quiltsky #artquilt

It's so pretty! #artquilt #quiltsky