I’ve been watching these leaves from my sewing room window as they’ve transformed from green to a splendid golden yellow. Luckily my quilt is finished in time for an autumnal photo shoot!
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I love selecting fabrics based on an image or concept like autumnal skies. It gives me such a sense of direction, yet feels open to discovery. Lately I’ve been working on a quilt inspired by fall colors and my favorite autumnal delights.
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Each carefully labeled plastic baggie contains a color story, fabric lesson or quilt block. Project seeds all of them, waiting in the dark for just the right moment to sprout and grow. The time has come!
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In her many years as a Moda designer, Brigitte has created lots of beautiful fabrics that have appeared in my quilts and probably in yours as well. Learn how Brigitte and I have connected and are working together from Europe!
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After reflecting on the quilts that capture moments of Eleni’s story, I felt inspired to start something new to reflect this time of transition in our lives. The immigrant experience sets everything topsy turvy.
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My weekend at The Festival of Quilts in Birmingham was lots of fun. I’m sure you’re not surprised! But, truly, I had more fun than I expected thanks to a warm welcome by friends new and old. Come see some inspiring quilts.
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A leader or a follower? I ponder the two opposing roles as I watch Elora play at our neighborhood playground. If I’m honest, her propensity to observe, bide her time and stand apart from the crowd can make me uncomfortable.
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It started with my love for this Cloud 9 voile. I made it into a romper for Rora last spring. When she grew out of it, I had trouble letting it go. The color scheme is so dreamy! So, I pulled scraps in the same colors…
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I 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!
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Inspiration can strike anywhere but even in your junk mail? Yep. Believe it. Months ago a Target catalog arrived and knocked me over with a feather. The colors, the style, oh my! I want to live in those pages.
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Yesterday I started it, my Brave quilt. It's funny how nervous I am about this one. It's inspired by Sara Bareilles' song, which flooded into my consciousness a few months ago in a big way.
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