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Sure, Quilt Show Reno was fun, but can we talk about what happened after?!

Beth, the owner of Quilt Show Reno, took me horseback riding in Lake Tahoe, and guys, the views were absolutely unreal!!

Thank you, Beth, for one heck of an opportunity, an unforgettable adventure, and for putting on such a well-organized quilt show!

This week at the Reno Quilt Show was absolutely incredible!

I have to give a huge shoutout to my new friend Keegan and the entire team at Going Batty Quilt Shop for bringing me out to the show. I had an amazing time and am already looking forward to coming back next year!

This morning, while I was sitting on my flight home and catching up on messages, I saw that their team had donated $500 to my Starlight Children's Foundation campaign. I was completely blown away!

If you're local to them, do yourself a favor and run, don't walk, to their shop. And if you're not nearby, go give them a follow and show them some love!

Now it's time to unpack, do some laundry, and get ready for the next adventure... Next stop: Columbus, Ohio!

IT'S MY BIRTHDAY!! 🎉

Today I turn 50 years old! For my birthday this year, I have just one wish: to raise $50,000 for Starlight Children's Foundation.

I know it's a big goal, but I love Starlight's mission and the joy they bring to ill children. If you've ever wanted to celebrate a birthday with me, this would be the best gift I could ask for!

Every donation, big or small, helps us get one step closer to that $50K goal.

Donate here: https://donate.starlight.org/campaign/759962/donate

The Great Wave pattern is now available!

My longarmer, Linda of Quilting Biker, recently sent these photos back to me and holy cow... look at that quilting!! The amount of detail she packed into this quilt is incredible. She always does amazing work, but this is next level!

Grab your pattern here: https://quiltoni.com/collections/patterns/products/the-great-wave-an-advanced-pixel-quilt-pattern-pdf

Did you know I sometimes team up with a group of fellow crafty nerds called Craft Hackers?

Next week, several of us will be teaching classes at Origins Game Fair in Columbus, OH! From embroidery and smocking to EPP, sewing machine basics, and more, there's something for everyone.

We're also hosting a FREE Open Sew Night on Friday, June 19, in the Sewing & Cosplay Workshop area. Come sew, laugh, meet fellow makers, and enter to win some fun giveaways!

Check out all our class offerings here: https://www.crafthackers.com/origins/

I just landed in Reno!!! This is going to be so much fun at the Reno Quilt Show this week! I am teaching classes as well as hanging out in the Going Batty Bernina booth!

If you are in the area come on by and say hi!

Quilt Show Reno is next week... will I see you there?? I’m teaching 5 classes ranging in skill level, so there’s something for everyone. No excuses to sit this one out, plus it takes place during my birthday!

• Lecture: Bargello Quilt Technique
• Design Your Own Pixel Quilt Pattern
• English Paper Piecing Basics
• Learn the Bargello Quilt Technique!
• Pixel Quilting Basics with Quiltoni

https://www.qui is next week... will I see you there?? I’m teaching 5 classes ranging in skill level, so there’s something for everyone. No excuses to sit this one out, plus it takes place on my birthday!

We're celebrating with a Birthday Stream tonight! Donate to Starlight Children's Foundation during the stream to choose the game and guarantee your spot. Any remaining spots will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

The party starts at 6:00 PM EST over on my Twitch channel. Get ready to lose... wait, no. I mean, raise money for a good cause!!! 😉

Just your annual reminder that everyone is welcome here, no matter who they love, how they identify, or how they choose to live their life. Kindness doesn't take anything away from you, and acceptance doesn't hurt anyone.

If that doesn't sit well with you, my pattern line may not be the right fit. I'd rather spend my time creating things that bring joy, connection, and happiness.

And remember, you never really know someone's story. The best we can do is treat everyone with kindness and respect. Hate has never made the world a better place.

And with that... Happy Pride Month!! 🏳️‍🌈