Crossroads in my sewing room
We’ve had a series of cloudy, wet weeks here in The Netherlands and more than a few dustings of snow already. It looks like winter outside, which makes my cozy, warm sewing room all the more inviting.
These Crossroads blocks are brightening up my space! It’s such a smorgasbord of color and pattern, courtesy of the amazing Anna Maria Horner. I’m using mainly her new Our Fair Home collection, but also string scraps from collections past.
Sponsor of the Week
Nanno Creative
Brigitte Heitland of Zen Chic has done it again. The color of her new collection suits all seasons, but is especially fantastic for winter projects! Bluish is in stock now at Nanno Creative, a quilt shop located here in The Netherlands. They have just moved to a fabulous new location in Beneden-Leeuwen. A visit is definitely on my wish list!
When I first shared about this project, Pam thought that I was planning to make some white crossroad stripes, when it was really just the design wall showing through. But that got me thinking. This quilt would benefit from a touch of stillness here and there. Yes, let’s do some white stripes. Thanks, Pam!
The Crossroads quilt pattern is designed to be sewn from fat 16th’s, so it’s also a win for fat quarters or fat eights. But being the scrap quilter that I am, I see the crossroad stripes as a great use for scraps. Here are some white and low volume string scraps that should do nicely.
And there you have it - toned down beauty from Our Fair Home! What a great twist. I’m going to have to make more with white stripes for sure.
These Crossroads blocks are brightening up my space! It’s such a smorgasbord of color and pattern, courtesy of the amazing Anna Maria Horner. I’m using mainly her new Our Fair Home collection, but also string scraps from collections past.
The main goal of scrap fabric organization is simple: Access. Here is my recipe for happy scrappy organization. What to save, when to trim and how to sort by color and scrap type, depending upon the size of your scrap collection.
Welcome back to my sewing room. Today is my last day of corona quarantine, and I’m feeling full of energy! I think it’s time for some progress on my rainbow Pas de Deux quilt. Let’s begin this time with grass green and silver gray fabric scraps.
Here’s my freshly organized sewing room complete with fabric shelves, scrap storage, quilter’s work table, design wall and, of course, my longarm sewing machine. How do I manage to fit it all in one room? Come right in, my friend. I’ll show you around!
Welcome to my new Dutch sewing studio! Would you like to see how I’m using this significantly smaller space? I hope you enjoy this sewing room tour and maybe even get some fresh ideas for organizing your space, be it large or small.
Surprise! Today I’m sharing an excerpt from QuilterSpace, my online course for giving your sewing space a total makeover. Plus, check out Pam Sadler’s bright and Zen new space after her QuilterSpace journey!
Would you like to invest in some good tools, but want to make sure you put your money where it matters? As a counter to 5 Tools Most Quilters Don’t Really Need, here is my short list of “extras” that really pack a punch.
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Since we committed to our plan to move to Europe, I’ve been a bit more liberal with my fabric purchases. I’m usually a pretty conservative shopper, but it sounds like the price of quilting cottons in Europe is seriously steep.
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Does your sewing space sometimes look like a toddler has got to it? Yes? Well, next year we’re going to fix that….
When I feel overwhelmed by all that must be done, I often start with the little things. Tackling a few minor tasks and being able to cross them off my list, settles my spirit...
Stop in for a tour of my new sewing studio away from home. It took me weeks to get set up, but now it does feel welcoming enough. Still, I never use the fluorescent lights as they spoil my mood and the colors. Three cheers for the design wall and pretty wall quilts!