Have you ever experienced a paradigm shift, where mentally a door opens, a concept transforms from “not an option” to “maybe” and your mind sort of lurches to land on a new horizon of possibility?
Read MoreHow is it that two women on opposite sides of the globe can become friends, true friends through the words and images we share online? I’m still amazed when I trace the path of my friendship with Jodi Godfrey.
Read MoreIt looks like I’ve finished three quilts so far this year, but this one is definitely my favorite. It was such fun to make, from start to finish. What made it so? Let us count its delightful ways.
Read MoreHello fellow Gypsies (and everyone following along)! February marks the second month of our quilt-along. I hope you have been enjoying making these unique blocks. More of that to come! Checkout our February prize.
Read MoreDo you wonder just how the design aspect of longarm quilting service works for Stitched in Color? Who makes the decisions? What is your roll and what is mine? Here’s how we choose a quilting design, density and thread.
Read MoreWeaving together my life as a maker and other spheres of life: Best of January, designing an EPP sampler and the Hauser home.
Read MoreIf you’re sewing-along to make Jen Kingwell’s Gypsy Wife quilt, this week’s assignment is our first block with partial seams. Don’t let that scare you! Hope from Hartford is a clever little block. I have some tips to help.
Read MoreIt started with my love for this Cloud 9 voile. I made it into a romper for Rora last spring. When she grew out of it, I had trouble letting it go. The color scheme is so dreamy! So, I pulled scraps in the same colors…
Read MoreDo you know how I came across Winter Creek Cloth? I was looking for a store that stocks Maureen Cracknell’s latest collection: Sun Kissed. I’d fallen for its bright, summery vibe. As I looked about…
Read MoreCome see my progress on Gypsy Wife - the From the Heart block and January’s batch of square-in-square filler blocks. It’s fun to jump ahead and start seeing my quilt’s story come to life!
Read MoreI like the term “confident beginner” because it speaks to the importance of attitude over experience. Anyone who’s ready for the challenge can learn to go beyond squares and rectangles to sewing angles…
Read MoreThe Cross block is an improv patchwork classic. It’s easy to sew and super scrap-friendly. If you’re new to improv piecing start here! There are just enough decisions to feel free and relaxing, but never overwhelming.
Read MoreI love the fresh momentum that January brings to makers. Have you noticed that everywhere we are digging out our old works-in-progress with renewed vigor or starting new grand projects? Or even both! I have felt it too.
Read MoreHave you heard of magic numbers? It’s a fun little phrase that, when applied to patchwork, means something quite simple. When you want to make an improv-style quilt with blocks in a variety of sizes, magic numbers are your friend.
Read MoreLooking back it’s clear now that this project was a gift to me. It was a chance to love Liam by bringing his vision to life and a chance to show him how much I care by going the extra mile with my skills.
Read MoreHello fellow Gypsies (and everyone following along)! I know January is already well-begun, but we’re going to make a proper start to our month with goals and prizes today. Hmm… and maybe some tips as well.
Read MoreWhether you’re starting a new Gypsy Wife quilt or picking up a WIP, choosing colors and fabrics is probably on your mind as we get started. Let’s discuss Contrast, Color, Scale + Style. Then I’ll show you my choices!
Read MoreBig news! I’m a little late to the party, but I’m joining and cohosting the 2019 Gypsy Wife quilt along with @ScrappyViolet. And it starts this week! You don’t want to miss this. Trust me.
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