I do love how this quilt came out! The colors and patchwork make a lovely impression whether viewed from close up or from far off. With more distance the sunny yellow center absolutely glows. I love how the colors blend horizontally in both directions like the sunset reflecting on water.
Read MoreOkay, can you give me some feedback? Given that I want to use the Brimming print, is there one or two other prints that you would suggest removing? In other words, does something stand out in a bad way or do you have any other tips for me regarding my fabric mix?
Read MoreWouldn’t you know, she chose the apples? Actually she’s had her eye on that fabric since I brought it home last year. It is by Heather Ross from her Forestburgh collection. Isn’t it wonderful that a yard of fabric can be transformed to give us both so much pleasure? Yay for sewing!
Read MoreI’m feeling that itch to use up challenging fabric scraps and have been thinking about sewing a quilt using something other than quilting cotton. I have experience sewing patchwork with linen, but what about sewing patchwork with rayon or with a rayon/voile combination? They are both lightweight fabrics, so I think that it could work well - - -
Read MoreI absolutely adore it so far! The colors are so exquisitely beautiful and joyful, and I am happy with the composed, elegant and ladylike vibe. That’s why I’m going to call this one not “Harlequin” but “Lady Quinn.” She’s all lady, don’t you think?
Read MoreToday I spent an hour or so sewing some deliciously simple blocks for the Comfort circle of do. Good Stitches. Eva-Marie @ZusJeb, our queen bee this month, has asked for simple cross blocks in clear, summery colors. Though such colors aren’t my forte, I did find some good candidates in my scrap drawers. You can always count on orange to make things feel fresh and summery.
Read MoreMy favorite setting in the whole wide world is the beach at sunset. The constant crashing of the waves, the warm breeze on bare skin and that showy blast of sunset colors - no place delights and inspires and simultaneously soothes my soul like it.
Read MoreThe happy, sunny vibe of our this charity bee quilt is just perfect for this moment! After the most amazing, unusually warm weekend, it feels like everyone is smiling in The Netherlands.
Read MoreBy the time I immigrated to The Netherlands in 2019, I was a relatively environmentally friendly person. But there is always more to learn and more ways to grow. Happily, The Netherlands is teaching me. Here are some progressive environmental perspectives that I have been delighted to find in the Dutch society.
Read MoreWell, it’s finished! The eyelet madeira bodice is what I like most about the dress. It’s so sweet and so perfect for a wedding. Now, if only we can keep it clean for most of Aria’s wedding day, haha!
Read MoreAh, a new quilt! Starting one is the very best sewing treat, wouldn’t you say? I already knew I wanted to work with diamonds and before long had gathered a pile of fabrics to cut. I began confidently cutting only to find that diamonds aren’t as easy as I thought.
Read MoreWeaving together my life as a maker and other spheres of life: Best of March, experimenting with diamonds, sharing the free Lotus block tutorial, anticipating a trip to Engeland with my new boyfriend and all the sunny days ahead.
Read MoreI do love how my Drummer Boy Dresden pattern makes it so, so easy to use up all the random scraps. There are no wrong colors here and no shortage of fun combinations. Thanks to the strong repetition of that black sun center, this quilt feels grounded no matter how crazy-scrap-happy it gets.
Read MoreDid you miss the original release of Positivities Block-of-the-Month in January? If patchwork positivities speak to your soul, I hope you will join us now for a second chance at Positivities! The pattern specifies the solids I used throughout the quilt and the misc. extra scrap colors for each block, so that you can create a quilt just like this one, if you like. On Sale Now!
Read MoreHmm - - - I am not sure in which order to layer the chiffon: emerald over white or white over emerald. The one is more dramatic and the other creates a softer look, which contrasts less with the bodice. Will you weigh in?
Read MoreJacob’s Ladder has a few variations, but this one is made up of 4-patch blocks and HST blocks. Fortunately we were tipped to start the 4-patch blocks by sewing two long strips together. Then we subcut the already-sewn strips to quickly create pairs of squares. That’s strip-piecing - efficient, but easy to forget to do!
Read MoreOk, pattern - check. Colors - check. Time to shop for fabric! The Chloe dress uses a lot of fabric, even with the tea length version. If you use tulle for the skirt, it involves two layers of tulle, a layer of netting and a layer of lining. Wow!
Read MoreTime, space, patience - these are my weaknesses. I have, for so long as I can remember, tended to rush through life. My instinct is to run, not walk towards the next good thing. When I find myself in a place that doesn’t suit me, I move.
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