I haven’t embroidered in years, and I’m feeling quite rusty. Even just getting the project ready to begin felt like an achievement. When you are new to a craft (or way out of practice) setting things up can feel like such a chore. There are so many choices to make, with embroidery floss colors being just the start.
Read MorePeople often ask how long it takes to make a quilt. The most impossible question! First because the time varies radically based on the patchwork and quilt size. Second because most quilters don’t keep track! When we’ve really found our groove with a delicious project, time falls away into an immersive, satisfying present.
Read MoreThe hardest part by far is choosing one word for each friend. It would be so much easier to express my appreciation in a torrent of words. But, they are such a pleasure to give! I am positive that I enjoyed reflecting on my friends’ good qualities and giving these little bookmarks as much as my friends enjoyed receiving them.
Read MoreThe Patchwork Selfie continues! Plans to share it as a year-long sew-along in 2022. The four value words I chose for my Tree of Life block. And a bit of trial and error to find the best appliqué mediums for curvy letters.
Read MoreI’ve done fusible web appliqué, raw edge appliqué, freezer paper appliqué, sew + turn appliqué, reverse appliqué and other styles that don’t have proper names. But, do you know what I’d never done until today? Needle turn appliqué.
Read MoreSometimes l become heavy with comparison. Social media floods my eyes and heart with the stunning accomplishments of others. Someone else is always doing something...
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