Rosie is a 12" finished block with an on point, open center. She's ideal for showcasing a large scale print as the background fabric. The center of the block is pieced traditionally...
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I've been thinking about political/economic issues a lot this year, more than usual. About Climate change. Sustainability. Unfair labor practices. And from where I stand they're all tied together.
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My latest finish is an exuberant rainbow scrap quilt with a lush, cuddly backing. This throw quilt ate up about half of my medium-sized scraps. Hurrah!
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I mentioned in my last post that the end of summer was a chaotic and stressful time for me. Well, just after several big issues hit a crescendo, Aria announced this news...
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Choosing fabrics was easy. This particular Social Climber print, called Lichen, has intrigued me from the first. The gray-cream background is so unusual, as is the pairing of...
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Isn't Rora sweet in her new Geranium dress? She's already deliciously soft and squishy, but that buttery rayon fabric really puts her over the top.
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Apple reds, golden leaf yellows and hints of green and blue, remind me of the wide sky at our favorite apple orchard. The saturated shades of autumn are close to my heart!
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Working scraps into a rainbow is a classic approach to the scrap quilt. Want to make your own? Here are some tips for arranging your scraps in rainbow order.
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I originally chose that Paint Roses Black rayon for Rora. But when it arrived, I was inspired to make something for me instead! Now I'm hoping to squeeze a dress for Rora...
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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...
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Starting a new quilt always feels like a gift. Choosing a pattern, selecting colors and fabrics, cutting into the cloth - these fresh possibilities create a sense of energy and even adventure.
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I have great news! My Josephine top in Rifle Paper rayon came out wonderfully! I love, love, LOVE it and have already worn it multiple times.
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This weekend as I savored some of my favorite blogs, I thought about how different the blogosphere is these days. When I visit Bloglovin there aren't many recent posts...
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There is no more perfect baby than your own happy child! We are all beaming from the inside out as we see her discover and enjoy this world. 10 months old is a wonderful age.
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I just know you will be so glad if you choose to join us at Stitched Holiday, so how about a Free Sample? You can access the first technique video and the first project now...
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Autumn is coming. It's only a whisper here in the south, with the dogwood trees starting to redden and the apples coming into season. I love this time of year!
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Fa la la la la... It's time! Hooray!!! Today registration is open for Stitched Holiday! Class begins October 1st. Oooh, I am so ready to tell you all about it, and this time I made a video!
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What feeling would you like your home decor to create? And then, what feeling does it have at the moment? Those are two very different questions...
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