I have never hung a quilt in my home before. My ex disliked quilts in general and color in particular. I accepted that it was painfully so, until one day when I realized that disliking someone’s art is rather similar to disliking their soul. In my new life post-divorce, I see how important it is that a lover also loves what I make and how I express myself in color and shape. So, in that context, you can imagine how dear it is that my boyfriend asked me to make quilts for our living room and our bedroom walls. And that hanging this first one up really makes that house my home.
Read MoreIs 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 MoreHappy Friday! We are edging toward the end of the second month for our 30 Days of Quilt Design challenge. There are more than 30 days left to rack up 30 designs in total. I have made some progress with some new designs. Want to see? Plus, WIN A PRIZE FROM PURPLE STITCHES!
Read MoreStars are my favorite overall patchwork motif. I love their sharp, sparkly personality and the way that they show off fabric. Patchwork stars can be simple or fancy, traditionally pieced or paper pieced, wonky or tidy, scrappy or fussy cut. In every form, I love them! Here are my favorite 8 patchwork star blocks.
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 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 MoreThis 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.
Read MoreOooh! 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.
Read MoreJust 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!
Read MoreWeek 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.
Read MoreToday’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.
Read MoreWe’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!
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 MoreCue the trumpets! It’s pattern release day. I’m super excited to present my newest pattern - - - Honeycomb Stars! From basketweave to patchwork to pattern, I’ve been cooking this up for you. Machine-sewn and fuss-free. Create a glowing blend of color value, from my sewing room to yours!
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!
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