The Cotton Mill Threadworks

Hot July morning in my garden.

Talking, teaching, and selling threads for 24 years has been my passion. Thank you to all my students and customers across Canada who joined me along the way! But now it’s time to focus on living as well as possible with Parkinson’s. Which means a schedule of exercise to help halt the progress of this neurological disease. Who knew I’d be spending so much time in gym attire? My love to all of you! And remember - it’s not a quilt without the thread! #cottonmillthreadworks #superiorthreadscanada #parkinsonsdisease #happyretirement

Did a bird bring this black raspberry bush to our front garden 30 years ago? #mygarden #wildberries #breakfast

Echinacea after my own #mygarden #echinacea #iloveorange

Although I’ve been very content to stay home since mid-March, getting real books at the library finally drew me out. #hamiltonpubliclibrary #librarytakeout #dundasont #quiltingbooks

I love that sense of accomplishment when rummaging in my stash yields accent fabrics for my grandsons’ pillowcases. #pillowcases #sewyourstash #sewingforgrandkids

Not only did I miss vending at the Central Alberta QG show in May, but I also missed shopping. Thank goodness for mail order! Thanks for your prompt service Nuts for Bolts etc.! #albertaquiltstore #cottonmillthreadworks

Oooooooh! Uplifting mail from Birdie and Dot Fabrics #jenkingwell #stripedfabric #cottonmillthreadworks

*TOO LATE* Last chance before they go to recycling! Metal thread racks holding 50 colours x 4 (500 yd) spools. 14w x 28h x 7d. Pick up in Dundas ON. #cottonmillthreadworks #threadrack

#midsummer #vasarassaulgrieži #summersolstice

Excited to find a copy @eastcoastquiltco! #uppercasemag #buyitwhenyouseeit

Goodbye to 24 fabulous years in the thread business! Time for me to move on. All remaining threads 50% off until the end of June. #cottonmillthreadworks #superiorthreadscanada #quiltingthread #machinequilting #threadpainting #machineembroidery

Sunday in my garden. #daylily #blackraspberry #devilsninebark #beautybush #cottonmillthreadworks

Perfect day for a good read. Loving your book @seamswrite - every page is a treat! Thanks to @martingaletpp for the reprint for those of us who dilly dallied about ordering the original #feedsackfabric #feedbagfabric #ricebagfabric #uppercasemag #cottonmillthreadworks

I am happiest in my garden. #chinesedogwood #allium #siberianiris #cottonmillthreadworks

Started 2011. Finished 2020. No sense in rushing things. #blueandwhitequilt #orangepeelquilt #melonquilt #stringquilt #piecedback #cottonmillthreadworks