Sew, what was it? A few weeks ago I teased with this photo and challenged you to guess what I was making with these low-volume strips. If you guessed 7 journal covers, then you would be right! I recently participated in a low-volume swap online; these quiet background prints are one of my obsessions, I can't ever have too many. I will soon have two LV quilts in the works. As I cut pieces for
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Sew, what was it? A few weeks ago I teased with this photo and challenged you to guess what I was making with these low-volume strips. If you guessed 7 journal covers, then you would be right! I recently participated in a low-volume swap online; these quiet background prints are one of my obsessions, I can't ever have too many. I will soon have two LV quilts in the works. As I cut pieces for
read moreIn a heartfelt journey of transformation, we embraced change, moving closer to our grandchildren, and creating a new dream studio. Through meticulous design and cherished memories, I built a space brimming with intention, comfort, and inspiration. Blessed with love, light, and creativity, it reflects a life dedicated to passion and purpose. Continue reading
read moreThis is the second time I’ve made this Freewheeling Single Girl quilt. The first time was for our oldest granddaughter’s high school graduation in 2017. Both times I resized the rings so you got more rings per quilt. To make … Continue reading
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Wonderful wildflowers at Ethel's Woods Forest Preserve this afternoon.
Clockwise from upper right: coneflower, teasel, false sunflower, rattlesnake master, ironweed, and a mass of monarda and more false sunflowers.
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I received notice that one of my quilts was accepted into the Wisconsin Quilt Expo!
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In the studio: I tried again to make a container for Wonder Clips. (See Friday's post for the less-successful first try.) This time ... read more
After piecing, you will have to square them up and trim off the excess. This where my 6.5" square ruler comes in handy. It has markings for the center of the ... read more
I found someone who loves Scrap Tape almost as much as I do! So, when Kate of Seamingly Kate asked, I sent
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read moreEven when I'm working from my collection of fabrics I have to buy backings. Sure, I could piece a backing but that would be like making another quilt. I like the easy loading of wide backings for long arm quilting. Here are those backings paired with the tops. From the top: Blueberry Charm, Diabolical Jane, and Double Wedding Ring ... read more
I added some gray print fabric to the blocks that weren't quite big enough and arranged them in a pleasing layout. This took much longer than it really ought. I did have to fill in that one missing block with a print.
I used the same print to add a simple border. I've had that print fabric ... read more
Since this was pieced using strip sets I ripped two sides first to release the strip. Then it was a simple matter of ripping the sides of the square. (Bonnie Hunter has a great tutorial that shows how to piece strips and sew them up like this. Check out her free pattern Scrappy Trips. It is a great time ... read more
This is the block I wanted to make with those narrow strips. The center square is 3.5" by 3.5" (unfinished size) and each brick is cut to 2" by 3.5". The block measures 9.5" by 9.5" and will finish at 9" by 9" in the finished quilt. I used the same ... read more
This week has been a little crazy. Not bad. Just not as productive as I wanted it to be.
As a demonstration, here is what my cutting table looked like at bedtime on Tuesday. Hopefully I will have something more substantial to share on Friday. Enjoy the rest of your week! read moreI decided to make some baby quilts ahead of having a need for them. I’m a worrier, and I’m concerned that I won’t be able to make them at the time they’ll be needed.
I have to take a certain biologic drug for my cancer for the rest of my life. One major side effect happened when my feet began to go numb. My feet are now numb and I have partial numbness up to my knees, fading like ombre.
Recently my fingers began to tingle. Now they are beginning to go numb just at the ...
read moreWelcome to the last day of February! I think it's shorter so that we get winter behind us. In my brain once I hit March spring is just a few weeks away.. I made it!
Do you sometimes forget when a project is? I have made it so easy for you! Download Our March Calendar so you don't miss out on any of the fun projects! You can keep notes on it for your progress, check off what you have fun, all in one easy spot.
Be sure you go to the end to see who the latest ...
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