A sewing table filled with scraps? That’s my quilter’s candy. It draws me in like a fly to honey. I’ll squeeze in any chance to press, cut and sew those fabric scraps into a pretty order. 4 blocks, then 8 blocks, then more! She’s growing fast.
Read MoreLet’s join these lovely hexagon blocks together into a glowing quilt top. Luckily, it’s all normal patchwork piecing - no y-seams or hand sewing here. Get into a groove and enjoy the rhythm this week!
Read MoreThis sew-along has been straightforward, blissfully repetitive and predictable. Only, you might be surprised that this week there are half as many blocks as usual to sew! I can’t wait to see my blocks all together.
Read MoreOooh! I’m loving this. Each time I add another layer of value it makes it better and better. But, you now what? I do spy something I might want to change in my value blend. Fortunately the blocks are easy to move and rearrange.
Read MoreJust two shapes to cut and two seams to sew per block - that’s Honeycomb Stars. The simplicity of this project is refreshing as I alternate between it and my Patchwork Selfie. New mid value blocks and a cutting tip for big hexies!
Read MoreWeek 2 Sew-Along Goal: Cut & Sew all Dark Value Blocks. And just like that you can already make honeycomb stars! Fun, fun. Enjoy yourselves this week, friends. Plus, how these woven fabrics sew and SAL prize info.
Read MoreToday’s post is all about fabric - making choices and organizing your fabrics as needed for the pattern. I discuss a monochromatic vs. multicolor palette, how to sort fabrics by value and the difference if you sort by color.
Read MoreHow I’ve loved cutting and sewing with the large scale hexagon shape. It really showcases splashy printed fabrics to their best advantage and allowed me to thoroughly enjoy this collection of colorful florals that I’ve collected over the years.
Read MoreHave you had a merry holiday season? I hope so! For me it has been a lovely time, not the least because of my new scrap quilt. Making a quilt on a whim is such a treat! Today - tips on how to sew these scrappy log cabin blocks.
Read MoreValue can be a confusing concept. The term is a little odd, and its meaning stands apart from color itself, though the two are related. It’s an important concept for all quilters to explore!
Read MoreYou know how the world shines and sparkles, after the rain? When the sunshine bounces off wet branches, dark sidewalks and washed-clean walls? I like to think this quilt top is akin to that fresh moment. Such a sharp contrast.
Read MoreI’m not usually one for borders. I generally prefer to make more blocks to bring a quilt up to size, especially with a scrap quilt since there are always more scraps! But this time feels different. Any ideas, friends?
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