It is time to send Plum Pudding out into the world. She has never been used. She’s just been waiting, waiting. And perhaps now is her time. If you take her home, be sure to appreciate all her very special prints. I didn’t skimp on this one! And remember that life goes full circle from dark to light, from dark to light. So long as we are alive, there is always possibility for joy if we keep our hearts open.
Read MoreHow to write about this quilt? I do absolutely love how it came out. LOVE! This was one of those enchanted maker journeys. Designing the quilt and choosing the colors/fabrics was more a process of recognizing the inevitable than planning the ideal. Everything about it feels absolutely meant to be. And yet.
Read MoreIt is my turn to lead the charity quilt again, and I’m asking for rainbows and sunshine. Ta da! My first batch of happy scrappy Drummer Boy Dresdens! I love their bright, positive energy so much that I think I will leave them on my wardrobe doors for the day. Yay!
Read MoreWhen life turns on its head, you are faced with so many choices and so many feelings. Creativity definitely helps me stay grounded and positivite. Each month in Positivities BOM we will reflect together on a positive theme. With Sunbeam and Flutters it is about following the warm, the joyful flutters, the sparks in our lives. They are a blessing and a light.
Read MoreWhen I began sketching Positivities the first element that alighted on paper was North Star. It all started with this one block, which set the direction and tone for the quilt. The quilt evolved into a mixture of star, curve and plus elements, floating on a consistent background fabric.
Read MoreIf you are a fan of modern quilts with a clean, dramatic style, Quilting with Curves is for you. Yes, even if you haven’t sewn curves yet, that’s no reason not to go for it. You will surely learn under Daisy’s experienced guidance. Those smooth curves will be worth the challenge!
Read MoreThis quilt is made up of big blocks, each one of a different child figure. I arranged solids as colorful backgrounds and paired them with various print fabrics to ensure a nice spread of patterns, colors and value. It looks happy, no? Come see the first blocks!
Read MoreTa da, Painted Windmills on a beautiful autumn day! These colors remind me of a folksy, vintage palette that you might find in a quaint European village. Brandon, Elora and I set out to photograph this quilt on a fittingly damp and windy Dutch day.
Read MoreAfter even Elora identified this as a windmill block, I’m giving in and dubbing it my windmill quilt. I honestly did not notice the resemblance at first! Now I can’t imagine how I missed it, haha. My 5-year-old is growing into a real Dutch - she spies windmills everywhere.
Read MoreThis 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 MoreSewing 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 MoreThis quilt design is not mine; it’s a pattern called Concert from the book Quilt Modern Curves & Bold Stripes. Comfort Circle quilt bee did a fantastic job sewing this intermediate quilt block. Look how well those stripes match up!
Read MoreAll the Concert quilt blocks have arrived from my bee mates in Comfort Circle of do. Good Stitches, plus I’ve made more to round out the collection. Now it’s time to join these blocks to create the quilt top.
Read MoreI have something new to show you! It’s my month to lead the charity quilt for an EU circle of do. Good Stitches - Comfort circle. I choose something from a new book - Quilt Modern Curves & Bold Stripes. A fun sew!
Read MoreJoin the Dear Dottie Sew-Along! Ready to sew your scraps? This project welcomes all colors, whether bright, dark or light. With a clever use of value, this quilt can make any scrap collection shine!
Read MoreWhat do you do when you feel sort of restless, a bit in between things or even stuck? When I feel off-kilter, I like to work on a scrap quilt. The process of rifling through bits of fabric, cutting them into usuable shapes and sewing them into something pretty is so restorative.
Read MoreWhen I make a quilt like this, I become more free to be myself. I choose to put myself out there in a tangible way. It takes courage to even try to make something that embodies strong feelings…
Read MoreLooking back it’s clear now that this project was a gift to me. It was a chance to love Liam by bringing his vision to life and a chance to show him how much I care by going the extra mile with my skills.
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