About Me

Hello world. This is my bio. I can edit it later!

Quilting for Fun

I started quilting as a teenager to make my brother's each a wedding gift. Those first attempts were memorable to say the least, but ugh, that's all I'll say. I have since made a quilt for each of my family members and also some for friends. I don't...

The Lens on Maggie's Studio

This lens is meant to be an overview of what is going on in my "studio" (ok, it is my dining room table and a table in the bedroom for sewing!). I create jewelry and other beaded items and sewn items like necktie bags, eyeglass cases, recycled jeans...

Dealing with Sensory Integration Dysfunction

When our youngest was a toddler, we knew he had speech issues, but we did not have a name to put to his sometimes bizarre sensitivities. He ended up getting tested and diagnosed with Sensory Integration Dysfunction, and that helped us (and him) get h...

Precious Metal Clay

This is the 3rd in my series of research lenses- this one is a look into the exciting world of working with Precious Metal Clay!

Let's Learn about SEO

Ok, this lens is the second in my series of lenses to house any info I am finding about topics I am trying to research.  I have recently moved my website, and now I need to get really serious about getting it found by people, so I am building th...

Let's Learn About Gemstones

I decided I need to get myself more educated about gemstones so that I can make informed decisions when I purchase beads for my jewelry making.  I am using this lens to collect and hold the information I find.

Before they leave the nest...

My oldest son is getting ready to go off to college next fall, so I am collecting information on the things he needs to know before he goes...

Youth Football

This is a lens about youth football, the pros and cons, and how it can become all consuming. But also how much a kid can love it, and feel really great about playing.