This 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 MoreChoosing fabrics is definitely my favorite part! Here are some curated picks for the After the Rain quilt. I know not everyone enjoys the fabric selection stage, so if you’re feeling stumped, these fabrics are available at my sponsor shops!
Read MoreNow, don’t be afraid! This is a chance to show off some fabrics that you really love. I have some tips today (and a fun surprise) to help you make good choices.
Read MoreThis morning didn’t go as planned. I had in mind a totally different blog post, but technology failed me. At the end of my allotted work time, I decided to switch gears and sew. After some time spent creating, I feel much lighter!
Read MoreGood morning! I am savoring a quiet morning cutting fabrics. The window is open, ushering in a cool breeze and sweet bird song. I feel so lucky to have a few hours all to myself while Brandon takes the kids to a school appointment.
Read MoreYes, you can take a sewing machine as carry-on baggage by train or airplane. The trick is to check the regulations of your particular travel provider to ensure that your machine is neither too big or too heavy to make the trip.
Read MoreWould you like to invest in some good tools, but want to make sure you put your money where it matters? As a counter to 5 Tools Most Quilters Don’t Really Need, here is my short list of “extras” that really pack a punch.
Read MoreIn preparation for our big move, we’ve been simplifying and decluttering big time. In my sewing room, I cleared out miscellaneous tools that weren’t getting used often. Here are a few that I didn’t make the cut.
Read MoreI was in the mood for more curved piecing and something that would be technically challenging. This patchwork pattern has no y-seams, but it does have tons of curves. Inviting!
Read MoreYou know what I love? When my blog post calendar says "new quilt" and that means I have-to-get-to prepare by starting said new quilt. Yippeee!
Read MoreDid you know that Bernina designs an affordable range of sewing machines? Until now the Swiss-designed Bernette series was not available for sale online, but Bernina has officially...
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