In the United States we're looking forward to a long weekend. You might want to carve out some time for a bit of shopping. My favorite fabric stores have some great sales going on!
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Happy half-birthday, Elora! You're eighteen months and full of toddler spirit. Why, just today I realized you've mastered the head shake for "no". You're such a little person now!
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Inspiration relies on imagination; success on action. And not one big, brave action, but many little moments of gumption and faith.
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Do you start a quilt by choosing the fabrics or the pattern? I definitely go both ways. With Kingfisher, I started with the pattern. Knowing I'd be hand-sewing, I wanted to be sure to really LOVE the fabrics.
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Join the Kingfisher Stitch-Along! This summer we’ll be creating a hexie flower quilt combinging English Paper Piecing, applique and machine piecing. It’s the perfect, portable summer project!
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Even though May is halfway flown, I'm going to take advantage of Me Made May inspiration to launch some garment projects. I'm in the process of choosing fabrics and finalizing patterns. Come see!
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Linen and I go waaaay back. My very first quilt was sashed with 100% natural linen. I love the nubby texture and earthy shade. I used linen quite a bit in my patchwork until....
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Introducing, Iridescent! My latest work in progress is a new pattern in my Color Mentor series. Are you color-curious? This scrappy string quilt is poised to broaden your horizons.
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This pinafore is a reversible top that's super fast to cut and sew. Instead of fitted details like closures and gathers, it's a loose fit and flat front design that really shows off cute prints.
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Not all homeschoolers choose this path because they want to. In the United States, some feel we have to homeschool in order to provide quality education for our children.
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On a sunny day the sun's rays pass through a skylight to illuminate this part of my design wall with an abundance of glorious light. My stash of helpful fabrics makes it easy to gather up rainbows.
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Congratulations to everyone who has stitched away on their big bed projects this spring! With any luck, we have arrived at a significant goal. Hurrah!
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This April another beautiful group of quilts has come through our long arm quilting studio. Here are some highlights, including the finished quilt from the border demo earlier this week. Come see!
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After attaching a border, have you ever noticed that the outer edges of your quilt are wavy? I’m going to show you how to fix that! Learn to sew a quilt border properly, without fullness.
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It’s the solution to shifting while basting! Just like working with freezer paper for applique, these precisely shaped paper pieces will temporarily adhere to your fabric when pressed with a hot iron.
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A quilter at work: trimmings, triangles, tools. A book in the background or a child underfoot. In batches or snatches, something lovely comes.
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Are you considering sending your large quilt in for professional quilting service? Let's get it ready for longarm quilting. Here's how to prepare your quilt top and backing.
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It was just a matter of time before I made Elora another Geranium dress. This time I started with one of my favorite Rifle Paper Fabrics prints: Tapestry Rose from the Les Fleurs collection.
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