We’ve moved! Today boxes are everywhere and there’s much to do. Meanwhile, I thought I’d share some before and after pictures so that you can see what we’ve been busy with over the past few weeks. The renovation was messy, but exciting!
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Every once in a while I do indulge in new fabric, just because! Here are some fresh new stashings from Fat Quarter Shop: low volumes, rayon and some intriguing hues.
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I bet you’ve noticed that the background fabric is a big deal for this quilt. It makes a strong visual impact and you need a LOT of it for this scrappy adventure. Here is what to look for in a background fabric and some specific fabric suggestions.
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Ready to get Super Scrappy? This project uses all the smallest scraps, down to 1.5” square! Our sew-along is spread out over 4 months, March - June. Sew along with us in between your other projects and discover just how far your scraps can stretch!
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Weaving together my life as a maker and other spheres of life: Best of February, an optimistic new book recommendation, a few shots of our renovation in process and a little update on Elora.
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I wanted this quilt to feel like a cuddly hug from me, from across the ocean, to my dear friend, Liz. So, I pulled out all the stops to make it extra cozy. I’ve used wool batting, a flannel backing courtesy of The Confident Stitch and open, curvy Baptist Fan quilting.
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Today we wrap up the After the Rain sew-along with some tips for creating an improv quilt back using your leftovers. It’s time to get this work-in-progress ready for quilting!
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Time for a Fair Isle update. With the help of the members of Comfort circle, do. Good Stitches, I’m sewing a child-sized Fair Isle quilt made up of Penny Sampler blocks. Only a few more blocks to go!
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This edition is all about quilting Penny Sampler quilts! Lucky me, I’ve been invited to quilt several amazing Penny Samplers. Of course, each one is different - with different blocks and different themes.
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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.
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I’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.
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What 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.
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This 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?
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Tada! 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.
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Have 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.
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It’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!
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Weaving 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.
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Today 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.
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