sweet town east of Kansas City where I have a wonderful old home and studio/shop and where my life right now seems to be controlled by my Westie puppy Lulu! I have designed and taught rug hooking as well as wool applique for more than 20 years, traveling nationally and had the opportunity to teach in France. I have had 8 books published with the Kansas City Star Quilts, two of which are published by a French company. I have spent the last year writing a monthly newsletter for a club through a Quilt shop in Wisconsin. I would say my style of design, whether for a workshop or decorating tends to be simple, nature often taking the center stage.
valentine, tie with ribbon and you have a perfect valentine to give to friends. By the end of February I crave a little spring, something blooming and growing, so I head out to the garden centers to find a tiny pot or two of violas or pansies. I set the small pots into old cups or bowls to remind me that spring is quietly approaching and will be here before we know it. ^ About Maggie: I cannot remember a time when I was not creating something. I moved most of my life, my dad as well as my husband were military. I was always having to cre- ate a home. I now live in Lexington, MO, a
that have special meaning, hang them up highlighting new years eve. Once the new year has arrived I actually look forward to a little down time, good for nesting, catching up on projects I want to do maybe some reading, that sort of thing. This is the time I actually enjoy having my paper- white bulbs planted, my white dishes out as well as any white collections I have,actually any one color display is very calming after all the holiday hoopla. February, still wintery here, brings us St. Valentine’s Day, bake up batches of your favorite cookie cut into heart shape, pack into clear cellophane bags, tuck in a vintage
Opposite page: Pre-made cookies and candies on a vintage tray just in time for guests to arrive this holiday season. Left: Spring is brought inside this February with a flower pot of pansies. Top: A last minute holiday decoration tip—bulbs and trimming in a bowl. Bottom left: A winter touch—a small tree and a simple ornament. Bottom right: A vintage Santa is displayed in a repurposed lantern for a vintage holiday touch.
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