Weaving together my life as a maker and other spheres of life: Best of October, reading a good piece of historical not-so-fiction, celebrating a beautiful take on Wild Oranges and reflecting on a rite of passage.
Read More
We interrupt our quilty pleasure for another bag-making adventure! When Aria saw me making that bag for my friend, it got her thinking. She’d like a crossbody style bag big enough to carry a book, but not so big as a normal messenger bag.
Read More
Week 3 Sew-Along Goal: Sew Quadrant 2. Show of hands - how many people are working ahead? It might be a sew-along record! I think that many of you find making this quilt a bit addictive. I totally get it, lol.
Read More
This curved piecing is not for the faint of heart, but it’s also forgiving. Once a Posh Snowball block is sewn you trim the block to the correct size, cutting off about 1/2” all around in the process. That hides a bunch of irregularities!
Read More
Unpacking client quilts tops is so often a fantastic surprise. The colors, shapes and fabrics are a delight to see in person. How lucky I am to take part in their transformation into textured, cozy quilts! Come see what I’ve been quilting lately.
Read More
Week 2 Sew-Along Goal: Sew Quadrant 1. Over the next four weeks, we’ll sew a quarter of the quilt at a time. I know you’re eager to see your fabrics bloom. Gather starch, threads and a little paintbrush. Let’s do this!
Read More
Sewing serves a lot of roles in my life, but one of those is self-care. When I’m stressed, sad or processing something difficult, sewing offers an immersive, tactile experience. At times that experience can be an escape, but more often is a way of slowing down and working through my feelings.
Read More
Thanks to Comfort circle of do. Good Stitches, I am totally convinced that a flower-themed Disappearing Nine Patch quilt is a genius way to turn your random flower scraps into a pretty quilt a flash. Come see how it works!
Read More
Week 1 Sew-Along Goal: Cut all Squares & Peels. This is really straightforward cutting, but I have a tip or two to share. Plus, how to decide if you are “on the fence” about some fabrics and SAL prize info.
Read More
As I observe the lifestyles of my Dutch friends, I notice cultural patterns of frequent family connection. It strikes me that the proximity makes possible a tight-knit family cultural. Here are some Dutch habits I’ve observed with admiration and not a little jealousy.
Read More
For my second go at Wild Oranges, I am inspired by the teal and green palette of my Orange Peel blocks for Pas de Deux. Watch my fabric selection process unfold from the original, oversize pull to a curated collection organized on the Fabric Key.
Read More
We’re just a week away from the start of the Wils Oranges sew-along! Will you be sewing along? If you plan to join in, don’t miss the chance to win the gorgeous Kismet Wild Oranges quilt kit from Sojo Fabrics or Winter Creek Cloth!
Read More
Weaving together my life as a maker and other spheres of life: Best of September, experimenting with ideas for a Christmas tree quilt, celebrating another Pas de Deux finish and remembering to be kind to myself (cue yoga, reading, sewing!).
Read More
So, you already have your copy of the Wild Oranges pattern? Now, let’s talk about those fabric choices. Will you be working from your stash or featuring a fabric collection with your Wild Oranges quilt? Here are two possible flows for selecting fabrics.
Read More
Have you always wanted to sew an orange peel quilt? Come indulge in these pretty points and soft curves this fall! Our sew-along is 5 weeks, starting October 10. Supplies - Quilt Kits - Prizes - Schedule - it’s all here in the master post. I hope you’ll sew along with us!
Read More
Cue the trumpets! It’s pattern release day. I’m super excited to present my newest pattern - - - Wild Oranges! From dream to patchwork to pattern, I’ve been cooking this up for you. Machine-sewn and fuss-free. Enjoy this dynamic twist on the classic orange peel block, from my sewing room to yours!
Read More
Let’s take a little break from all things Wild Oranges, shall we? Since 2010 I’ve been an active member of do. Good Stitches, which is an online quilting bee that collaboratively makes quilts for charity. In the Comfort circle we’re making house blocks this month, inspired by this Kaffe Fasset book.
Read More
Sometimes, and it’s rare, you begin with a fuzzy idea and end up somewhere that is even more perfectly delightful than you could have predicted. That magic comes to life in the process - listening to and responding to the fabric and the colors and the patchwork shapes so that the finished piece is a sweet melody of multiple artistic voices.
Read More