What will you sew in 2022? A fresh new year is almost upon us, and with it comes a sense of renewal and so many possibilities. My wish for you? Let 2022 be a year in which you create joyfully with your hands, whatever form that takes for you.
Read MoreFoundation paper piecing makes a group of nicely-aligned, sharp points. And that’s how we like it! If you’re new to foundation piecing, never worry. Pas de Deux will teach this technique. I promise, this is an ideal block with which to learn.
Read MoreThere’s good reason that this format is so popular with quilters and with designers like myself. My upcoming Pas de Deux is a BOM program. Let’s pull back the curtain and unpack this Block of the Month concept.
Read MoreThis is where it begins. I can hole away for hours putting pencil to paper in my graph paper quilt journal. Some parts come easily and others are erased and re-drawn over and over and yet over again. Today you’ll see what I have created! My fingers and toes are crossed that you like it!!
Read MoreHappy Holidays! It seems that every year I sew something festive, whether gifts, kids clothes or decor for our home. It’s always a treat to sew with holiday fabrics. And, as you can see, something this Christmas-y puts everyone in a joyful mood!
Read MoreIt’s the most wonderful time of the year! Star of wonder, star of light, star of royal beauty bright. I’m really feeling that December magic with this group. Just tease out those patterns! I love how these blocks interact in surprising and intricate ways.
Read MoreWhen you’re new to sewing, the array of options in color, fabric and pattern is dizzying. All of those getting-started choices can be quite a hurdle, which is why Kate developed the swatch service concept.
Read MoreThere are so many styles of patchwork I’d love to sew. Same for you? I’m really enjoying that with my 2022 sampler I get to dig into a shape, and repeat it a bit before moving onto something new. Here’s my dance with Orange Peel.
Read MoreI’ve been sewing an Ice Cream Soda EPP quilt for almost two and a half years now. I refuse to rush the process or set any goals for myself, so it’s slipped contentedly in and out of my attention during that time. Now I begin the filler pieces.
Read MoreWeaving together my life as a maker and other spheres of life: Best of November, planning a Christmas dress, celebrating this Honeycomb Stars Milky Way and re-instating a Christmas tradition on this side of the pond.
Read MoreI love this time of year for all the best reasons, but it’s also a nice time to score some deals on fabric. It’s easy to shop from the comfort of home and support these small businesses online. Wishing you a wonderful weekend!
Read MoreTomorrow is Thanksgiving! I appreciate the reminder not only to be grateful, but to express that gratitude. So today I’d like to thank you, dear readers, for your presence in this space. Today I’m giving away 3 patterns of your choice to 3 lucky winners!
Read MoreI’m preparing a block-of-the-month for 2022! In the coming weeks I’ll be sewing and sharing installments. The first one was that Sawtooth Burst and here is the second. Each ensemble features classic patchwork that’s designed to interweave at the end as a fantastic, dancing ensemble.
Read MoreThis autumn rendition has all my favorite fall colors: plum, red, amber and peach. It’s a spectacular sunset of hues that seems to celebrate where I find myself now - settled into a home I love and into a life that fills me with satisfaction, gratitude and hope.
Read MoreOn sunny days, I absolutely love to begin in the studio, basting and setting up a fresh project for longarm quilting. Not every day is so picture perfect, of course. But this one, which began with a fresh autumn bouquet and plenty of light, was one I knew I must share with you!
Read MoreLet’s join these lovely hexagon blocks together into a glowing quilt top. Luckily, it’s all normal patchwork piecing - no y-seams or hand sewing here. Get into a groove and enjoy the rhythm this week!
Read MoreCome see, come see! I’ve embarked on a fresh new project. Like any new project, it’s exciting, not the least because it’s going to be scrappy and it’s going to be all patchwork (no words!) and it’s going to be a combination of classic patchwork and a modern layout. Eeee!
Read MoreSince moving to The Netherlands, I joined a European group of quilters who sew quilts for charity. It’s part of do. Good Stitches, a charity quilting movement I founded in 2010 which still has groups active all over the world.
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