Facing East, a reckoning

A year and one month ago I started a monumental project. My motivation: to make a quilt for our bed that my husband would actually appreciate. We don't share a similar aesthetic - like at all.

Rachel HauserOctober 30, 2017paper piecing, neutral, thread, books Comments

Elora, 11 months

And now she is 11 months! It is an age of special significance to us because Eleni passed on before she reached 11 months. I can't help but think of Eleni extra much in the past few weeks

Rachel HauserOctober 25, 2017family Comments

Rosie block tutorial

Rosie is a 12" finished block with an on point, open center. She's ideal for showcasing a large scale print as the background fabric. The center of the block is pieced traditionally

Patchwork TutorialsRachel HauserOctober 23, 2017quilt block, paper piecing, tutorials Comments

what it means to care

I've been thinking about political/economic issues a lot this year, more than usual. About Climate change. Sustainability. Unfair labor practices. And from where I stand they're all tied together.

Rachel HauserOctober 20, 2017musings, children's clothing, women's clothing, eco-friendly, fabric Comments

Rainbow Falls patchwork quilt

My latest finish is an exuberant rainbow scrap quilt with a lush, cuddly backing. This throw quilt ate up about half of my medium-sized scraps. Hurrah!

Scrap QuiltsRachel HauserOctober 18, 2017finished quilts Comments

Homeschool Chronicles: coming Home

I mentioned in my last post that the end of summer was a chaotic and stressful time for me. Well, just after several big issues hit a crescendo, Aria announced this news

Rachel HauserOctober 16, 2017homeschool, family Comments

meet Rosie

Choosing fabrics was easy. This particular Social Climber print, called Lichen, has intrigued me from the first. The gray-cream background is so unusual, as is the pairing of

Rachel HauserOctober 13, 2017color schemes, quilt block, Anna Maria Horner Comments

Paint Roses Geranium Dress

Isn't Rora sweet in her new Geranium dress? She's already deliciously soft and squishy, but that buttery rayon fabric really puts her over the top.

Rachel HauserOctober 11, 2017children's clothing, for baby Comments

an Autumn Bundle for The Red Hen Shop

Apple reds, golden leaf yellows and hints of green and blue, remind me of the wide sky at our favorite apple orchard. The saturated shades of autumn are close to my heart!

Rachel HauserOctober 9, 2017 Comments

How to Arrange Your Scrap Rainbow

Working scraps into a rainbow is a classic approach to the scrap quilt. Want to make your own? Here are some tips for arranging your scraps in rainbow order.

Quilting TutorialsRachel HauserOctober 6, 2017rainbow, scraps, tutorials Comments

Project Hunting

I originally chose that Paint Roses Black rayon for Rora. But when it arrived, I was inspired to make something for me instead! Now I'm hoping to squeeze a dress for Rora...

Rachel HauserOctober 4, 2017children's clothing, for baby, blogging Comments

the little things

When I feel overwhelmed by all that must be done, I often start with the little things. Tackling a few minor tasks and being able to cross them off my list, settles my spirit

Rachel HauserOctober 2, 2017our home, sewing room, ironing board Comments

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