Did you set a goal for your Big Bed progress this March? I hope so. No matter how February went for you, March is a fresh start. But the month is running along, so let's get to work!
Read MoreHow about something to cheer up your Monday? It's drippy and overcast here, same as yesterday, but the little skirt I made this weekend will bring us some sunshine!
Read MoreFor many of us, there is a pattern. A pattern of projects started and never finished. A pattern of aspirations and good intentions, followed by the frustration of never quite arriving.
Read MoreLook, I made an Easter dress! It's not what I set out to make, but I'll take it! I chose to make baby Rora a dress in double gauze, because it's such a soft, delightful fabric for warm southern spring weather.
Read MoreLet's help each other! As we continue in the Big Bed Quilt-Along, these topics are planned for March: Avoid the Stall-out, Border Tutorial, Seeing the Big Picture, Saturday Sewcation Tips...
Read MoreWhat will this quilting pattern look like on this patchwork, in this color thread? Let me show you some quilts that have come through our quilting studio recently.
Read MoreA quilt show is kind of like Instagram on steroids. There is incredible breath and beauty and inspiration. There is always more, more, more! In contrast, your art is limited, as you are one person...
Read MoreHello my fellow Big Bed Quilt-Alongers. It's time for our first check-in. Today marks our February Goal Post. Let's celebrate our progress with pictures and prizes!
Read MoreLet's see, where to start? First, she's my sweetie baby. She's such a very, very good girl. A good sleeper, an affectionate temperament. Oh, she gives hugs now! That's the best.
Read MoreHello friends! On this Friday I'm relishing my sunny home studio and contemplating a new quilt. With several big projects behind me, I feel light and calm and creatively free. Sometimes less is more.
Read MoreIs the quilting stage your biggest obstacle to finishing a large quilt? I'm not surprised! Even if you typically quilt your own quilts, finishing a big bed quilt is intimidating for good reason.
Read MoreYou know I'm hopeless about mint these days. Mint everything! But to be fair, I think the color will bring out the reddish tones in Rora's strawberry blond hair.
Read MoreCutting your patchwork pieces all at once is much more efficient than cutting pieces block by block. How to stay organized and avoid making mistakes in the process? Here are some time-saving tips.
Read MoreAs busy parents and working professionals, many of us must fit sewing into the corners of life. Use these tips for making time to sew in small bites of time.
Read MoreThis is Diabolical Jane, a quilt by Jessie Aller copied from a nearly 200 year old quilt she saw on a museum tour with the DC Modern Quilt Guild. When Jessie asked me to longarm quilt it...
Read MoreHello, my fellow Big Bed Quilt-Along-ers. I'm stopping in to share some happy news. We have prizes! It's the cherry on top of your quilt-along sundae.
Read MoreYes, I've been sewing lately! It's just been for my book. Secret sewing - that's the worst. I like showing you what I'm making step-by-step. I love documenting the process, talking about inspiration...
Read MoreOn any big, long term project perspective is everything. When the distance between start and finish is so long, it's only natural to become discouraged, bored or overwhelmed.
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