It is November, and it is my favorite month of the year. In honor of my birthday month, I have started to write articles on Medium. If you are interested in reading, cool! I have a feeling I’ll write more personal stories, narratives, and insights. Be sure to let me know if you like them by “clapping” (Medium’s version of ‘liking’) or sharing the links. Thank you!
Read MoreMy Book is Launching!
/It’s happening! After nearly 24 months cooking in the publishing process oven, my book, Free-Motion Quilting 101, is coming out on October 15th, 2019. Join in on the launch. I’ll tell you where to buy it, and when to mark your calendars for the Book Launch Party!
Read MoreWriter's Blocks: The show!
/You guys! My first solo show is up. I am thrilled to announce "Writer's Blocks" is now showing at Hello Stitch Studio in Berkeley, California! Come and see it anytime the studio is open between now and April 29th, 2018. Click the image above or here for more deets. And don't be shy! Let me know what you think!
Read MoreCrying on Planes
/The crying comes as an exhale, really, a release. Relief to be seated, that there was overhead space for my bag. Maybe there's sadness for what I'm leaving behind, or even, for what is-- or isn't-- waiting for me on the other end.
Read MorePsst! Watercolor Quilting in September!
/My next in-person Watercolor Quilting class will be on Sunday, September 17th at Handcraft Studio School in El Cerrito, CA.
I hope to see you there!
Love,
Ashley
On Bending Fingers
/Earlier this summer I broke my thumb. To be more specific, a whistling softball tailing in towards me at first base broke my thumb. Wow did that hurt, but honestly there are worse pains in the world and after that first night when...
Read MoreWatercolor Quilting is here!
/Of all of my many classes and many wonderful memories of filming with the lovely people at Creativebug over the years, this one is certainly nearest and dearest to my heart...
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