Is it just me, or does quilt-making feel sometimes a bit like stirring molasses? It looks like it should be easy and then the resistance takes you by surprise. Putting together my latest quilt top wasn’t all that dramatic, but it did go slower than I expected because I didn’t have the right fabrics on hand.
Read MoreAfter so much planning, it is fantastic to actually cut into cloth. Here I have arranged my hexagons over the blues, and the fabrics are singing to me! I am sure I will tweak some things (maybe less red), but this feels like the right direction after all.
Read MoreEnglish paper pieced quilts are so WOW. All those tiny pieces, irregular shapes and fussy cuts can be quite impressive. So, how do you go from novice to EPP-maker extraordinaire? Here is how to gradually build up your EPP skills.
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 MoreHow 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.
Read MoreReady for some fun with Hexagons? Our sew-along is 6 weeks, starting October 11. Supplies - Quilt Kits - Prizes - Schedule - it’s all here in the master post. I hope you’ll sew along with us to create a beautiful value blend!
Read MoreI absolutely adored cutting these exquisite floral fabrics, but along the way I couldn’t really visualize how it would look put together. A leafy green is nature’s accompaniment for flowers, but how would it serve as the background color in my quilt?
Read MoreOk, I am just having So Much Fun cutting these hexagons. Something about the shape makes every already-pretty fabric positively glow! Hope you’ll join us for Honeycomb Stars in October. You can sign up to sew-along now!
Read MoreThere’s everything magical about flowers. They are sunshine to the mind, food for the soul and inspiration to the eyes. What serendipity that I happen to be sewing with all the flowers, at this very moment.
Read MoreIt’s done! I’m so happy with my new tote purse and glad I took the time to make something just for me. Here are some notes on what I did different, with my second go at this type of applique.
Read MoreThis morning didn’t go as planned. I had in mind a totally different blog post, but technology failed me. At the end of my allotted work time, I decided to switch gears and sew. After some time spent creating, I feel much lighter!
Read MoreInspiration strikes! I’m in-between quilts and I’ve decided to finally make myself a new structured tote. Hoping to make some magic with leftover fabrics and notions, complete with hexagon appliqué!
Read MoreI’m naming this one Starry Night for the deep gray and navy stars that form the center of the work. All the colors grow subtly lighter as you move away from center, creating a soft, glowing effect. At the edges blush peaks out like the dawn of a new day.
Read MoreStitch, stitch, whirrrr. It’s always a wonder that humble thread can transform flimsy pieces of fabric into a new and wonderful whole. Patchwork is a just fabric mosaic, and thankfully our tools are much lighter and easier than stone and mortar.
Read MoreWhen you feel a bit down, do you turn to patchwork for comfort? I totally do. After we lost the bid for that graceful 1930’s house, I was dealing with a lot of negative emotions, so I decided to start something new.
Read MoreAlmost! I have just four flowers left to English paper piece. And then, it'll be on to the next phase of my Kingfisher quilt. Here’s an update and my thoughts on the best thread for hand sewing!
Read MoreWhere have you been stitching? By the looks of things, lots of us are taking the hexies along at the beach, at the park, at the pool. Kingfisher Stitch-Along flowers are blooming the world over!
Read MoreIt’s the solution to shifting while basting! Just like working with freezer paper for applique, these precisely shaped paper pieces will temporarily adhere to your fabric when pressed with a hot iron.
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