Phoenix Rising Creative Design

10/14/2026

Post detailsI’m happy to share that I’ve teamed up with , a fiber and fabric shop, to teach classes in October and December!

I’ll be sharing some creative know-how, learning alongside fellow makers, and probably encouraging a few new craft obsessions. Because apparently, we don't have enough projects waiting for us at home. 😉

Santa Fe friends, what craft have you always wanted to learn—or what’s the next thing you want to make?

Find the classes and details here: https://hacersantafe.com/pages/classes

Join Hacer’s knitting, crocheting, quilting, sewing and felting classes in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Whether you're a beginner or experienced, our workshops and community meet-ups provide inspiration and skill-building. Explore our class schedule today!

10/06/2026

Seven quilts went in. Two came home with ribbons.

The Northern New Mexico Quilt Guild’s biennial show brought together more than 200 quilts at the Santa Fe Convention Center, and I was honored to have seven of mine included.

Two received recognition from a professional, certified NACQJ judge:

Sandhill Cranes — Red Ribbon, Art Quilt Pictorial/Whimsical
Origami Flowers — Yellow Ribbon, Alternative Technique

I’m especially pleased about Sandhill Cranes. Art quilting is my chosen genre, and this piece is the first in an original series I’ll be working on this winter.

So now I have two ribbons, a little validation, and a whole lot of work ahead of me.

Which would you choose: the cranes or the origami flowers?

See more of my work by clicking the link in my bio.

10/01/2026

A little trip down memory lane before I pack for Northern New Mexico Quilt Guild Quilt Fiesta Oct 2-3.

I’m heading to Quilt Fiesta in Santa Fe, and I thought I’d share a few pieces from my past work.

Some are old favorites. Some remind me how much my work has evolved. And, of course, there are always a few pieces that make me think, “Yep, I’d still make that one.”

I’ll be bringing some of my work to Quilt Fiesta, so if you’re attending, come find me and say hello!

Which of these would you want hanging in your home?

Get the Quilt Fiesta details - https://www.phoenixrisingcreates.com/events

09/23/2026

Quilters, I have a question: How many quilts are too many quilts?

I’m pretty sure the answer is not a number I’m willing to admit.

I’ll be at Northern New Mexico Quilt Guild Fiesta in Santa Fe on October 2–3, surrounded by beautiful quilts, creative people and plenty of inspiration. And yes, I’ll have Phoenix Rising Creates with me.

If you love quilting, handmade art and finding something you absolutely did not need but suddenly cannot live without, come see me!

Save the date and come say hello. I’d love to see you there.

Get the details: https://bit.ly/4vTxAuz

What’s your weakness at a quilt show—the fabric, the tools, the quilts… or all of the above?

09/21/2026

It is getting closer day by day! Please share the information to your friends & family! Invite everyone you know. Tell them about the show if they are coming the Balloon Fiesta! Rain or Shine we will have a Quilt Show! Remind them to follow us if they are quilters, collectors or admirers. Follow us on Instagram! nnmqginsantafe is how to find us. Use , to post pictures when you are at the show.

09/20/2026

What happens when you finally make time for the things you love?

For me, it meant turning a lifelong love of making things into Phoenix Rising Creates.

After 30 years in a stressful career, I found a new creative chapter in wood, fabric, quilting, vintage sewing machines and just about any medium that catches my attention.

💜 I create.
💜 I teach.
💜 I repurpose.
💜 And I love helping others discover that they can make art, too.

From reclaimed w**e barrels to fiber art and 70-year-old sewing machines, there’s usually a new project taking shape in my studio.

That’s what Phoenix Rising Creates is all about: create, learn, repurpose and keep rising.

Want to see what I’m creating, shop my work or join me for a class?

Visit Phoenix Rising Creates and find your next creative adventure.

What’s something you’d love to learn or create? Tell me in the comments.

09/13/2026

PEDAL TO THE METAL…THE QUILT GUILD SHOW IS COMING!

October sounded so far away when I started.

Now? I’m sewing, finishing, organizing, and probably talking to my quilts like they’re going to help.

There’s still plenty to do before the show, so it’s officially pedal-to-the-metal time.

The real question is: Will I finish everything I want to bring…or will “almost finished” become an artistic choice?

Stay tuned. I’ll see you at the show!

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09/11/2026

Some quilts tell a story. This one knows the cats. 🐈

“Dreaming of the Riches” was made for dear friends in Illinois—and because they’re cat lovers, their names aren’t simply stitched into the quilt.

They’re blended right into the details of the cat.

A little personal. A little sneaky. And exactly the kind of detail that makes a handmade piece feel like it could belong to no one else.

Because honestly…what’s better than a quilt made just for you? A quilt that makes you hunt for the secret details.

Can you spot the names hiding in the cats? 👀

See more of my work: https://bit.ly/4vTxAuz

09/08/2026

Chama Valley Art Festival and Studio Tour this past weekend —creative inspiration, great people, beautiful surroundings, and a camp spot we weren’t exactly eager to leave.

A weekend of making, wandering, chatting, camping, and soaking it all in. Not a bad way to spend a few days.

What’s your ideal festival weekend: art, camping, or BOTH?

👉 https://bit.ly/4vTxAuz

09/04/2026

The Valley Art Festival and Studio Tour starts tomorrow, and we’re bringing our w**e barrel art along for the ride.

We’ve been busy turning reclaimed w**e barrel staves into functional pieces with a little personality—including w**e stoppers, bottle openers, and other one-of-a-kind creations.

If you’re heading to the festival, come find us, say hello, and see what we’ve been making. You might even find something that makes you rethink what a w**e barrel can become.

Planning to be there? Come say hi - https://www.chamavalleyartfest.org/