I’m mostly making these blocks via the Trip Around the World method. It sounds tricky, but it’s actually one of the fastest and easiest ways to make patchwork. Here’s a full tutorial if you’d like…
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I'm so happy to share today my finished Kingfisher quilt! I so enjoyed making this one, not the least because of your enthusiasm along the way. This was really the perfect time of year…
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Linen and I go waaaay back. My very first quilt was sashed with 100% natural linen. I love the nubby texture and earthy shade. I used linen quite a bit in my patchwork until
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Have you met Gleaned? It's Carolyn Friedlander's new fabric collection, due in stores this month. I lucked out when Gotham Quilts snagged me a sample fat quarter set at market.
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Guess what? I got an early Christmas gift! Brandon and I painted the kitchen a soft, dusty teal called Starry Woods by Valspar. Oh my gosh - I love it! The kitchen instantly feels
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Brrr! It's been cold outside. There's nothing better than sewing, warm and cozy in my studio, with a cup of tea at hand and such good company. Before our remodel, my sewing space was the coldest room
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Starting a new quilt always feels like a gift. Choosing a pattern, selecting colors and fabrics, cutting into the cloth - these fresh possibilities create a sense of energy and even adventure.
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Do you know what I think when I buy a new dining chair with a padded seat? I think Patchwork. It's so easy to wrap and staple a dining chair cushion with quilted patchwork.
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I chose to replace Hourglass Stacked with another house like those from the Little Village block. I absolutely love how it came out!
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