Eight days ago we arrived in the The Netherlands, a bit jaded from our lengthly travels, but mostly filled with wonder to really be here. This move was such an unusual, surreal project. Now the goal is tangible and the shape of it becomes so very real.
Read MoreLet’s officially kick off the Drummer Boy Dresdens Sew-Along. I know a bunch of you have already gotten started, judging by your photos at #DrummerBoyDresdens. I see you couldn’t resist!!! …Ok, I couldn’t either.
Read MoreWeaving together my life as a maker and other spheres of life: Experimenting with a new lifestyle! Reading Why the Dutch are Different. Anticipating, Drummer Boy Dresdens! Following quilter, teacher WarmFolk.
Read MoreAs soon as we knew we would really be moving this year, I started brainstorming projects ideal for a time of transition. Of course, English paper piecing (EPP) was the first to come to mind! And I knew just the EPP project for me…
Read MoreToday I’m sharing the prizes I’ve organized to make our sew-along a little more fun. Most weeks I’ll be giving away a little something special over on Instagram. Good news - you can sew at your own pace and still win!
Read MoreYes, you can take a sewing machine as carry-on baggage by train or airplane. The trick is to check the regulations of your particular travel provider to ensure that your machine is neither too big or too heavy to make the trip.
Read MoreJoin the Drummer Boy Dresden Sew-Along! This summer we’ll be creating a fun scrap quilt combining simple curve sewing, appliqué and machine piecing. It’s the perfect, portable summer project!
Read MoreI’ve long been drawn to quilts that have layers of interest. With such quilts, you might first be impressed by the overarching patchwork pattern, until you also notice something unexpected about the individual blocks.
Read MoreTo transition from “we hope” to “we are” was not a quick mental shift. There was no screaming and jumping up and down. I didn’t phone my family or friends right away. It all seemed so solemn and final and unreal.
Read MoreThis time I paired two printed fabrics in a capsleeve version of the Geranium dress. I started with the Trixie Collage print by Heather Ross for Windham Fabrics. It’s so very, very adorable, isn’t it? And such a fun fabric…
Read MoreToday I get to share a finished quilt. It’s the very last quilt I’ve quilted on my longarm and the very last quilt I’ll finish before moving abroad. Isn’t it funny that it happens to be a block called “cross roads”? A cross roads indeed!
Read MoreHappy day! All of us smitten with the Drummer Boy Dresden quilt are soooo excited to start on our own scrappy renditions soon! Here to make that possible… the Drummer Boy Dresden pattern.
Read MoreWhy do we make quilts? Is it the journey or the destination? This journey was rich, color-focused, slow and meandering. I used my full cadre of Anna Maria Horner fabrics, sparing none, enjoying all.
Read MoreWhen I look back at our time homeschooling, I know it will be one of the most precious memories of my life. Of course, the best stories don’t end; they transform. And transform we will.
Read MoreIt’s May! Time to gear up for the Drummer Boy Dresden sew-along. I am so excited that many of you are joining me to make this scrapalicious quilt. I’ve been developing a Drummer Boy Dresden pattern…
Read MoreWeaving together my life as a maker and other spheres of life: Experimenting with quarter Dresdens. Reading The Montessori Toddler. Anticipating, packing! Following artist Jennifer Paganelli.
Read MoreOh my, look what happened! I thought I’d take my time assembling my Gyspy Wife quilt top, but I couldn’t resist the fun of puzzling it together. I guess I am a fan of partial seams. They keep things interesting!
Read MoreI have exciting news! This week our house has gone under contract to be sold at the end of May. So long as everything goes smoothly, we’ll be able to move as planned on May 27th. We are incredibly grateful…
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