And we have a quilt top! The colors and shapes are really speaking to me. I’m asking myself if I can keep this one. I think I should not, but - oh - I want to!
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Earlier this month I ordered fabrics from for fall garment sewing projects. And, I may have happened on some quilting cottons too... Let me show you what I’m cooking up. First, something for me!
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I was in the mood for more curved piecing and something that would be technically challenging. This patchwork pattern has no y-seams, but it does have tons of curves. Inviting!
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My toddler, Elora, has been wearing her first Maddie jumper on a weekly bases. The jumper style is ideal for potty-training and this fluctuating fall weather. It’s time to add to her closet…
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One thing I love about patchwork is the way that fabric choices change everything. There’s so much momentum in that one facet of quilt-making.
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Deck the halls with handmade goodness! Use your favorite fabrics to make festive holiday decor you’ll enjoy year after year. This 3-pattern pack includes a quilted tree skirt, stockings and wool appliqué pillow.
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Meow! Toddler Rora makes an adorable kitty cat, don’t you think? Well, she’s pretty adorable any which way, but this costume certainly worked out! Let me tell you a little about how I made it.
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Hurray! They’re finished, and we love them! May I present our twin-sized Ombre Confetti quilts: Flora for Elora and Aquamarine for Aria.
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There’s nothing I really need to sew for holiday decor this year, but I decided to indulge anyways. I already have these fun holiday fabrics, and stocking sewing is so easy and fun. I can’t resist!
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So, it’s a good thing I started this week with gratitude, because it’s not been an easy one! Between friends, let me take you behind-the-scenes…
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There are moments when you look back on a decision made, a path you took once upon a time, with awed gratitude. Ten years ago we decided..
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I want this quilt to feel somewhat serene, to match the vibe of Aria’s aquamarine version. Is that possible with these warm colors, which tend to evoke passion and energy?
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I think my favorite thing about being a longarm quilter is getting to open a package and pull out fantastic patchwork on a regular basis. It’s delightful to “discover” what you’ve made, the shapes and colors…
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Afternoon! I have three bits of news for you to take into the weekend. Thing 1: My Book. I have some good news and some bad news on the book front. Are you ready? It’s going to be OK.
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There are times when having a design wall is a huge, HUGE advantage. This is one of those times.
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Inspiration can strike anywhere…. but even in your junk mail? Yep. Believe it. Months ago a Target catalog arrived and knocked me over with a feather. The colors, the style, oh my! I want to live in those pages.
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It’s almost Friday, friends! I'm popping in to congratulate the winners of our Mood Berries mosaic contest, who will be receiving their mosaics in fat quarters from Fabricworm soon!
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