Weaving together my life as a maker and other spheres of life: Best of August, reading to Elora, anticipating the autumn season, sharing a handy article on Choosing Batting and looking with curiosity toward the future.
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Next week the Starbright Stars sew-along begins. I am excited about making another rendition of this quilt - my fifth! I had already decided that I would not sew from scraps. Instead, I plan to create a color scheme from my stash fabrics and make each star from a single print, like my Autumn Fading version from 2018/2019.
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Will you be sewing along in September? Or are you’re still considering it? Help spread the word about the Starbright Stars quilt-along, and you might win If you win access to my Angled class for you and a friend! Psst - today is the final day for the discounted rate.
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Do I hear your scraps calling? Or is it that fabric stack you’ve been saving forever that is begging to become a Starbright Stars quilt? Stars always makes us smile, don’t they? Come join the fun online this September! Supplies - Options - Prizes - Schedule - it’s all here in the master post. I hope you’ll sew along with us!
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Here comes some sparkly patchwork fun! It’s pattern release day for Starbright Stars! Once upon a time, ten whole years ago, I created my first Starbright Stars scrappy star quilt - - - And you have been asking for the pattern ever since. Because here is what’s special about this: the stars are completely machine pieced! Can’t wait to see your constelation!
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This September Angled Class is back! I love angles, with their movement and personality and endless fascinating combinations. With curiosity, time and much experimenting, I've come to know them well and to also understand how to include them in my quilt designs. I'm eager to share this with you! Registration is on sale now for one week only.
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Guess what is coming to a screen near you on Monday, August 21st???? The Starbright Stars quilt pattern! This quilt came along with us to France where it had its big day in the sun in the charming village of Renaison. I am in love with mossy green, minty green, teal green, emerald green, grassy green, sage green, all the greenest green greens!
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All about my 2 weeks in France! The pros and cons of spontaneous camping, at least from my perspective. A ton of photos showcasing the country sites and our city days. The food, the wine, and a little scoop on my new boyfriend too. Voila!
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Handmade gifts are the best, and few can appreciate that as much as your friends, who likely understand how precious your time is. Sometimes when a birthday is coming into sight, all the good ideas seem to have evaporated. I hope that this list will help you hone in on a meaningful gift to sew for that special friend in your life!
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Green is a color of growth, health and nature. This summer, green especially speaks to me, hence this monochromatic Starbright Stars quilt. It feels therapeutic to immerse myself in GREEN. I’ve completed two rows and joined them together for a little pre-emptive patchwork joy. Hello, pretty pointy stars. More soon!
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Taking the time to sew a gift, together with your child, pays heaps of dividends. I have many happy memories sewing gifts for my kids and with my kids. Here are some favorites as jumping off points for you!
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I love sewing baby gifts, don’t you? It is such a personal way to show that you care, whether for the baby shower, as a surprise during your first visit or a special present in the holidays to come. Luckily, I have had the chance to sew a lot of baby gifts over the years. Here are some ideas to get your juices flowing.
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Triangles are the building blocks of so many special quilts. They can be simple or fancy, traditionally pieced or improv pieced, wonky or tidy, scrappy or refined. In every form, I love them! Here are my favorite 9 patchwork triangle quilts.
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