I wanted this quilt to feel like a cuddly hug from me, from across the ocean, to my dear friend, Liz. So, I pulled out all the stops to make it extra cozy. I’ve used wool batting, a flannel backing courtesy of The Confident Stitch and open, curvy Baptist Fan quilting.
Read MoreToday we wrap up the After the Rain sew-along with some tips for creating an improv quilt back using your leftovers. It’s time to get this work-in-progress ready for quilting!
Read MoreEach After the Rain block has two elements: the dark and the light. This week, we turn toward the lighter element, the upward-pushing triangles. Those are the never-giving-up, always hopeful, always growing triangles. We say “no” to create space for their growth and light.
Read MoreThis quilt is a bit symbolic for many of us. This week, while you do some no-brain sewing/pressing/trimming, I have a question for you to mull over: This year, to what would you like to say “No” in your life? What are you ready to leave behind?
Read MoreIt’s week 2 of our actively-sewing phase. Are you sewing-along? After this week, you’ll have a nice preview of your future quilt to show off!
Read MoreHooray, time to start sewing! I’ve heard that there aren’t enough slow quilt-alongs, so I’ve paced After the Rain to have a gentle pace that I hope will be easy to fit around your other commitments.
Read MoreToday I’m sharing the prizes offered by The Confident Stitch to make our sew-along extra fun. Each week I’ll be giving away a little something special over on Instagram. Good news - you can sew at your own pace and still win!
Read MoreChoosing fabrics is definitely my favorite part! Here are some curated picks for the After the Rain quilt. I know not everyone enjoys the fabric selection stage, so if you’re feeling stumped, these fabrics are available at my sponsor shops!
Read MoreNow, don’t be afraid! This is a chance to show off some fabrics that you really love. I have some tips today (and a fun surprise) to help you make good choices.
Read MoreAre you making this quilt for someone in particular or for yourself? I suggest you choose colors that represent aspects about that person or their story. Here are some prompts for inspiration and ideas for Expanding + Editing.
Read MoreJoin the After the Rain Sew-Along! Ready to sew your Heart? This quilt is just as much about the process as the head-turning product. With a bold use of value, I hope this quilt will tell your story or become a message of solidarity and hope for another.
Read MoreOh what a year! And it’s almost done. It’s time for looking back and looking forward. What do you need to say as we leave 2020 behind and embrace 2021? Let’s set intentions for the After the Rain sew-along.
Read More2020 has been quite a year. Have you considered working those feelings out in cloth? If you are a maker, you have a unique opportunity to use art to process big emotions. I know from experience that this can be so healing.
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