Last weekend I visited a park on the other side of town and was mesmerized by the tall, blooming rhododendrons. When I returned yesterday to photograph this quilt, I was so pleased with how the flowers and myriad shades of green coordinate with my latest finish. How lucky! How wonderful. And, yes, I am in love with this quilt!
Read MoreAfter investigating the possibilities for making patchwork with non-quilting cottons, I decided to go for it and make myself a small picnic blanket. I want something light and compact to take along when hiking or going for a walk along the sea.
Read MoreHello and Happy New Year! I am away for a few days, welcoming the new year in a small Belgian city. Of course, I brought along a quilt (or two) to photograph, and today I am excited to share the first with you. Crossroads was a relaxing sew and at the same time a visually stimulating project. My favorite feature to the finished quilt are the smattering of white crosses.
Read MoreHere’s a quilt straight from the pages of my book, The Quilter’s Field Guide to Color. I’ve transformed the Color Catalog palettes into charming 12-patch blocks. Each one a distinct palette; together a cozy quilt brimming with inspiration you can hold in your hands!
Read MoreThis collaborative quilt was made together with my bee mates in the Comfort circle of do. Good Stitches. The peachy, pink and purple palette is sugar sweet. I hope that its simple beauty brings comfort to someone in need. My intention is to find it a home among the Ukrainian refugees who are living in our city.
Read MoreI think she will like it. I hope she will like it. Minimalist and simple is rather hard for me. I so easily stray. I think that things were going well when I created the patchwork design and chose a color palette, but it’s possible that they got out of hand when it came to quilting - - -
Read MoreHow to make the coziest quilt? Use Cuddle backing fabric. Just look at how the finished quilt collects in warm, cozy puddles. Aria loves cold weather and fluffy quilts. Do you think she’s going to have a harder time getting out of bed in the morning?
Read MoreThis quilt was always a sure thing, and that’s what made it perfect for vacation season. The combination of simple squares patchwork with a Rifle Paper bundle - what could be easier? It felt good to update my free Penny Patch resources, too.
Read MoreHip, hip, hooray - a finished quilt! This new pretty thing is Economy Stars Parade in Heather Ross fabrics. I expect it’s the first of a series. I’ve got to try this patchwork layout with scraps sometime this summer!
Read MoreHello friends! I hope you had a nice weekend. We had some beautiful, sunny weather here in The Netherlands, which enticed Elora and I out on a walk with our mommy and toddler friend. So nice! I also managed to finish a quilt I’d like to share with you today.
Read MoreI definitely enjoy complicated projects. Trying new techniques and working at the edge of my abilities energizes me, but I also enjoy a really simple make now and then. You know, one that you can do on autopilot?
Read MoreLast week, I pulled out those alphabet scraps and started cutting. I had no idea what kind of patchwork I would sew, but I wanted to make a baby quilt. Something simple. Something sweet.
Read MoreYes, it’s a Mood Berry quilt! Our latest mosaic contest was inspired by the palette of my then work-in-progress. Now this trip around the world quilt is finished and I’m excited to share the results!
Read MoreA finished quilt! Now off it goes to Wrap Them in Love, where I hope some special little one will enjoy imagining the stories behind these pages or creating her own in the clouds, as they drift by.
Read MoreMy first version of Ikat quilt relied on high value contrast, resulting in sharp, bold patchwork. While I adore the effect of pairing black and white, I wanted to try something new with my latest iteration.
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