It’s not everyday that I get to sew. I know, isn’t that funny since this is my job? Ironically, my workday doesn’t always include patchwork, and I can honestly go weeks without sitting down behind my machine if I am busy with producing patterns and/or longarm quilting.
Read MoreThis weekend Elora and I sewed a gift for her friend’s upcoming birthday. The party for this twirly-skirt wearing girl is hearts-themed, thus we shall sew hearts. I printed out four copies of the Penny Sampler Pattern Club heart pattern, and we set out to make a drawstring backpack.
Read MoreFrom a distance and viewed through our social media lenses, it can appear that beautiful things simply slip into being, blooming as effortlessly as wildflowers. But in reality, there is Friction. With almost every quilt I’ve made, there are moments where I struggle to move forward, moments when I question my sense of design.
Read MoreFoundation paper piecing makes a group of nicely-aligned, sharp points. And that’s how we like it! If you’re new to foundation piecing, never worry. Pas de Deux will teach this technique. I promise, this is an ideal block with which to learn.
Read MoreToday the sun is shining and a morning breeze is fluttering the pile of foundation papers beckoning from my sewing table. I’ve printed out the last set needed to complete my baby-sized confetti quilt this month. Come see how it’s grown!
Read MoreAre you new to foundation paper piecing and itching to sew the Confetti quilt? The pattern is not written for beginners, but that needn’t stop you. Tips & Videos today for those new to this technique.
Read MoreRemember the Fair Isle quilt? It began in January, as a collaborative quilt with Comfort circle of do. Good Stitches. I received all the blocks in February, quilted it before moving and just put the binding on it just this week.
Read MoreHave you been waiting for this birdie, friends? Well, here she is! Announcing the release of the Penny Bird digital pattern. Come see a flock of birds made by our sewing community.
Read MoreWe have our fingers and toes crossed that we’ll get snow this year! These last few Penny Sampler blocks are like sewing a wish. Come see my almost-finished quilt top!
Read MoreDo you want to sew a windmill? Of course you do, haha! Doesn’t everyone? Well, those in the Penny Sampler Pattern Club are finally having their chance. We’ve had lots of practice and built up our skills gradually. Let’s celebrate some of your wonderful windmills today!
Read MoreSometimes it feels so good to rediscover a project that’s been stored away. It can be exciting to get all the blocks out again and take stock of the bigger picture! That’s how I felt when I pulled out my Penny Sampler Club blocks yesterday.
Read MoreSay “hello” to Tulip Crown! Of course my Dutch-inspired Penny Sampler needed some tulips and why not a quartet? Here I’ve made the block four times over for the Seafarers quilt, an extra quilt pattern included with Penny Sampler Pattern Club.
Read MoreWhen I sketched these buildings I was inspired by photos of waterfront architecture in Amsterdam. If you’ve visited The Netherlands, maybe you recognize the step-shaped roofline and diverse facades, always with lots of windows.
Read MoreLook what I just finished! It’s a charming quartet of Compass blocks for my Seafarers quilt. These new, 16” blocks will be placed at all four corners of Seafarers. I love the large scale! Not so many pieces and makes a great impact.
Read MoreDo you know what’s really fun to sew? A teapot. Oh, and teacups! But we haven’t gotten to those yet. Come see my third rendition of the Penny Sampler teapot block. It’s warm and toasty!
Read MoreStitch, trim, press and repeat. Here comes a quartet of Double Diamonds, one of February’s blocks in this modern sampler quilt. Today I finished my sewing for the February edition of the Penny Sampler pattern club.
Read MoreHere’s my easy-peasy Ribbon Square block for my Penny Sampler. It almost feels like cheating to sew it this way, because it’s SOOOOO much easier than the way we did it using traditional HST blocks for the first Penny Sampler. So quick and accurate. Hooray!
Read MoreHappy Friday, friends! There are just two days left to join the Penny Sampler Pattern Club at the kick-off discount. If you’re on the fence, I thought you might be nervous about the machine paper piecing. Let’s talk more about that.
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