With Aria enrolled in 7th grade public school, Liam will be center stage at home for his 5th grade year. I'm excited! He's at a great age academically for getting all of my attention.
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All finished! This is Inside Out Cabin, an improv quilt made mostly without rulers, quilted by Emerson Quilting and inspired by the sixth score of The Improv Handbook for Modern Quilters
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What, it's the last day of June, already? This month has certainly gotten away from me. Why, I'm only on Day 12 of 30 Days of Fabric Stacks. Good thing we have until August 6th...
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There's no more perfect place for bright rainbow colors than spread on the lawn or the beach. I hope you'll enjoy mining your larger scraps and stash to make a joyful rainbow picnic blanket!
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This month I hope you'll sew-along to make a quick and easy picnic blanket. It makes a great gift, if you're thinking ahead for the holidays...
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I absolutely loved piecing this quilt top! It felt so wild and free to jump in with these pieced scraps and see where it all took me.
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How is it the end of June already? If I could I would stop time to savor this squishy baby and her smiles and her squeals at just this delicious moment awhile longer.
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Summertime can be a great opportunity to sew with your children. Here are some ideas to help you plant seeds of creativity in the next generation.
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I planned to puzzle together all the greens in a vibrant ode to spring! Green is spring and butterflies are such a spring joy. The idea felt perfect in April.
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And we're off! Around the world fabric lovers are diving into their stash and discovering new connections. It's such fun to see ideas igniting, inspired by the same simple sparks...
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Ok, they're done! That was quick (and easy). In fact, diaper covers would make a nice first project if you'd like to ease into apparel.
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With so much on my mind lately, I was extra-glad to take a mental break from big decisions to actually SEW this weekend. I'm eager to make some new clothes for baby.
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I've been asking questions about the big picture at Stitched in Color. The industry is changing, and as much as I like to do my own thing here...
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Is choosing colors and fabrics your favorite part of sewing? Or, do you get bogged down in the fabric-selection phase? Explore the possibilities of your fabrics...
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I'm a little giddy this morning because my design wall is naked! All year long my Penny Sampler has been filling up that wall, growing more and more detailed...
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It's June, the very last month in the 6-month Penny Sampler. This month I have a few paper pieced blocks to make and then the final assembly!!!
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A little while ago I heard from Kristi (aka Federlily) about a new business she and her family have embarked upon called Modern Barn Blocks. I was instantly curious.
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Mmm... a quilt finish. Such a lovely feeling! All these joyful colors bordered by beautiful aqua blue call to mind a bright summer weekend by the lake.
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