Each After the Rain block has two elements: the dark and the light. This week, we turn toward the lighter element, the upward-pushing triangles. Those are the never-giving-up, always hopeful, always growing triangles. We say “no” to create space for their growth and light.
Read MoreI’m working on something really fun and exciting today - the Confetti quilt encore! Oh how I LOVED the process of making this quilt. Scrap quilts are always a joy, but this one uses the smallest scraps and all the colors. Total scrappy bliss.
Read MoreWhat is high school like in The Netherlands? Schools are open, schedules are individualized and students specialize at an early age in view of their future career. Here’s what we’ve experienced so far.
Read MoreThis quilt is a bit symbolic for many of us. This week, while you do some no-brain sewing/pressing/trimming, I have a question for you to mull over: This year, to what would you like to say “No” in your life? What are you ready to leave behind?
Read MoreTada! The finished pillow! It’s about 20” square and quite thick. The Penny Bird block gives it so much personality. I’m also really happy with the baptist fan quilting. It lends a sense of light movement to the patchwork which makes you believe she’s only just landed.
Read MoreHave you been waiting for this birdie, friends? Well, here she is! Announcing the release of the Penny Bird digital pattern. Come see a flock of birds made by our sewing community.
Read MoreIt’s week 2 of our actively-sewing phase. Are you sewing-along? After this week, you’ll have a nice preview of your future quilt to show off!
Read MoreWeaving together my life as a maker and other spheres of life: Best of January, experimenting with boxed pillows, anticipating sewing Confetti quilt again and a brief update on the lockdown in The Netherlands.
Read MoreToday I’ve chosen fabrics for a new project - a big pillow for Aria’s bed. The solid teal background is for the bird block. I’ll frame it log-cabin style for the pillow front so that the bird seems poised to take flight.
Read MoreHooray, time to start sewing! I’ve heard that there aren’t enough slow quilt-alongs, so I’ve paced After the Rain to have a gentle pace that I hope will be easy to fit around your other commitments.
Read MoreMy goodness, it’s been too long since I updated you in the quilting studio! The end of the year was a rather busy season for longarm quilting this year. I have so much to share! Here is the first smattering of quilts.
Read MoreHello friends! Guess what? January is my turn to lead the collaborative quilt for the local do. Good Stitches charity quilting bee. Yay! I’m adapting one of the Penny Sampler alternative quilt layouts for our group quilt. Come see!
Read MoreToday I’m sharing the prizes offered by The Confident Stitch to make our sew-along extra fun. Each week 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 MoreI know I’ve hardly blogged about this one, and here it is done already! Once I started, I couldn’t stop. I was inspired by a big pile of string scraps that would no longer fit in their proper basket. This quilt is 100% fabric scraps!
Read MoreChoosing fabrics is definitely my favorite part! Here are some curated picks for the After the Rain quilt. I know not everyone enjoys the fabric selection stage, so if you’re feeling stumped, these fabrics are available at my sponsor shops!
Read MoreNow, don’t be afraid! This is a chance to show off some fabrics that you really love. I have some tips today (and a fun surprise) to help you make good choices.
Read MoreAre you making this quilt for someone in particular or for yourself? I suggest you choose colors that represent aspects about that person or their story. Here are some prompts for inspiration and ideas for Expanding + Editing.
Read MoreJoin the After the Rain Sew-Along! Ready to sew your Heart? This quilt is just as much about the process as the head-turning product. With a bold use of value, I hope this quilt will tell your story or become a message of solidarity and hope for another.
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