So sorry about the wait! A shipment of new rulers arrived Tuesday, which was a surprise early delivery. We're pleased to announce the basic ruler kit and individual rulers in 1/8 inch thickness for home machines are back on our shelf.

The longarm 1/4 inch is still on back order and expected in around 7-25.

Friday we learned how to quilt Crazy Ziggie with both walking foot AND ruler foot quilting.

We're stitching it up a notch with the last few walking foot quilting designs from the book Explore Walking Foot Quilting.

I'm editing the videos and adding a bit more quilting to show you how to stitch these designs with different types of machine quilting.

I think it's easy to get stuck in a rut and stick with one type of quilting as a default simply because it's what feels easy. You have to push yourself to try different things and different ways to quilt, even if that means less-than-perfect stitches in the beginning.

Release Your Light began with a dream.

In November 2008, I was laying in bed, feeling pretty sorry for myself and (I'll admit it) wallowing in self-pity. I can't quite explain WHY I was feeling so bad at that time simply because I'm not really sure myself.

I think the main reason I was upset is because I felt frustrated and limited by what I had designed in The Duchess. It was in a difficult stage and I was bursting to try something new. I felt so filled with creativity, but couldn't use it because I was in neck deep with a quilt I wouldn't finish for 3 more months.

Suddenly I saw this image of a woman bursting with light and creativity. In her hands, she held a ball of light: her creativity. Her light was so bright, it blocked out everything.

That's it for this week!

One last thing before we close: I'm pleased to announce Mally the Maker, my first quilt fiction children's book, is getting nearer to publication. I'm currently working on artwork and cover design.

Officially both Josh and I finished editing last week. We're both so excited about Mally and can't wait to share it with you!

Stay tuned for more info on Mally the Maker in upcoming newsletters.

Until next week, let's go quilt,

Leah Day