What a WONDERFUL few weeks in Houston! I had the joy of sharing Love You to Pieces: A Gift of Friendship at both Quilt Market and Quilt Festival surrounded by inspiring makers, creative friends, and so many smiles. The Oliso booth was full of color, energy, and friendship — the perfect setting to celebrate a book that honors handmade love and lifelong connections. |
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From connecting with Tricia Camacho of PatternCon to chatting with the incredible nonprofit Sew Powerful, every conversation reminded me why our creative community means so much. I even met Matt Harr of Harr Craft Goods, who picked up a copy to gift to his mom… such a sweet moment! |
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These photos capture it best: the laughter, the hugs, and the shared passion that stitches us all together. Each smile is a reminder that creativity and kindness go hand in hand just like the fabric friends featured in Love You to Pieces. |
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“At this point, I can't decide whether to give my copy to a dear friend or to a toddler I know who's just becoming deeply attached to her favorite stuffies. I'm also tempted to make the doll—one of three vintage patterns you can download from a QR code in the book. One reason this book speaks so strongly to me is that my mother constantly made rag dolls and stuffed animals for her kids, and I was deeply attached to mine. I wore one Raggedy Ann completely to shreds and buried her in a shoebox—my mother made another. |
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Wait until you see the ancient Raggedy Ann with wings in the book: her stitched smile is half worn away. I couldn't stop thinking about that famous line from The Velveteen Rabbit: 'When a child loves you for a long, long time—not just to play with, but REALLY loves you—then you become Real.' |
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Thanks to my friend Meg for the wonderful article in her newsletter! Sign up for her free Quilt Journalist Tells All monthly newsletter. |
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Save the Date! I'll be joining Joanne Banko on her next segment of Sew, Tell Me LIVE to talk all about my new book and more on Monday October 20th at 7PM ET. |
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If you're in the local area, I'd love for you to join me for a book signing for Love You to Pieces during a Vintage Pop Up at Spruce Home in Leawood, Kansas. While you're there, check out Susan Mayer's 74 Harley Street jewelry line! She creates all kinds of interesting, vintage bits & bobs. You'll find clips, cameos, pocket watches, lockets, and more!
When: Thursday October 23, 2025 @ 4 - 6 PM
Where: 2515 Somerset Dr, Leawood, KS, United States, Kansas |
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8213 Juniper Lane
Prairie Village, KS 66208, United States |
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