This sew-along has been straightforward, blissfully repetitive and predictable. Only, you might be surprised that this week there are half as many blocks as usual to sew! I can’t wait to see my blocks all together.
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Fall colors are my favorite anyhow, so it’s the perfect time of year to be shaping my Patchwork Selfie project. The warm, rich tones feel simultaneously cozy and lux. Other favorite things: books, flowers, chocolate and color. color. color.
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Oooh! I’m loving this. Each time I add another layer of value it makes it better and better. But, you now what? I do spy something I might want to change in my value blend. Fortunately the blocks are easy to move and rearrange.
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I enjoy sharing the different ways that society can be organized because it opens up possibilities for gratitude and maybe even change. So, are you curious about how children’s sports and extracurriculars are set up in The Netherlands?
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Is making fabric and color choices taking way too long? When fabric choices feel disjointed color-wise, repeating fabrics and colors will help, but first you need to feel certain about those choices. Here’s how to refine and clarify a color scheme for patchwork.
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Just two shapes to cut and two seams to sew per block - that’s Honeycomb Stars. The simplicity of this project is refreshing as I alternate between it and my Patchwork Selfie. New mid value blocks and a cutting tip for big hexies!
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Sometimes we have to step back, let things go and count our losses to move forward. That was the case for me this week (again) with my Patchwork Selfie. The good news is that I’ve made a breakthrough and am finally feeling momentum!
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My longarm has been busy, busy, busy lately! Come see some rainbow-themed projects that I've been blessed to quilt in recent weeks. May your rainy days be filled with color!
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Week 2 Sew-Along Goal: Cut & Sew all Dark Value Blocks. And just like that you can already make honeycomb stars! Fun, fun. Enjoy yourselves this week, friends. Plus, how these woven fabrics sew and SAL prize info.
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Patchwork quilted coats and jackets have been popping up everywhere lately. Whether they're real quilts transformed into outerwear or quilted pieces made specifically for garments, the phenomena has caught my attention too. A project is brewing!
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The Patchwork Selfie continues! Plans to share it as a year-long sew-along in 2022. The four value words I chose for my Tree of Life block. And a bit of trial and error to find the best appliqué mediums for curvy letters.
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Today’s post is all about fabric - making choices and organizing your fabrics as needed for the pattern. I discuss a monochromatic vs. multicolor palette, how to sort fabrics by value and the difference if you sort by color.
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About a month ago I had the idea to sew a patchwork selfie. Not a literal picture of myself (haha), but a sort of patchwork autobiography with symbolic blocks and lots of words to capture who I am and who I have been.
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We have many choices when shopping for quilting cotton solids. The best brand for you will depend upon your needs and priorities. Here is a comparison of solid fabric lines, including Kona, Bella and Art Gallery Pure Elements.
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We’re just a week away from the start of the Honeycomb Stars sew-along! Will you be sewing along? If you plan to join in, don’t miss the chance to win your favorite Honeycomb Stars quilt kit from Dragonfly Quiltworks!
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A snazzy new quilted patchwork chair and kittens! Come see what I did with those triangle scraps. You just might find some sweet faces sleeping, romping and stalking about.
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Weaving together my life as a maker and other spheres of life: Best of September, dreaming of my next project, sharing an eye-opening book and my longing for a slower pace as we turn toward autumn.
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How I’ve loved cutting and sewing with the large scale hexagon shape. It really showcases splashy printed fabrics to their best advantage and allowed me to thoroughly enjoy this collection of colorful florals that I’ve collected over the years.
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