Today I’ve chosen fabrics for a new project - a big pillow for Aria’s bed. The solid teal background is for the bird block. I’ll frame it log-cabin style for the pillow front so that the bird seems poised to take flight.
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Do you enjoy the final steps of quilt-making? Basting. Quilting. Binding. I used to dread attaching the binding on quilts. I tried hand-sewing, but it was too slow for my tastes. The next project beckoned!
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What did I love most about this quilt? Working with scraps! This quarter dresden block allows you to group each set of five dresden blades as a little mini quilt with its own color story. That dynamic made it ideal for scrap fabric play!
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Happy day! All of us smitten with the Drummer Boy Dresden quilt are soooo excited to start on our own scrappy renditions soon! Here to make that possible… the Drummer Boy Dresden pattern.
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Even though I have made a lot of progress, it’ll likely be slower going from here. But I’m pleased! There are stars on my table, and while I waited for the longarm to process just now, I snuck in a few more seams.
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Deck the halls with handmade goodness! Use your favorite fabrics to make festive holiday decor you’ll enjoy year after year. This 3-pattern pack includes a quilted tree skirt, stockings and wool appliqué pillow.
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There’s nothing I really need to sew for holiday decor this year, but I decided to indulge anyways. I already have these fun holiday fabrics, and stocking sewing is so easy and fun. I can’t resist!
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My first version of Ikat quilt relied on high value contrast, resulting in sharp, bold patchwork. While I adore the effect of pairing black and white, I wanted to try something new with my latest iteration.
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Ta da! Here's my Cascade quilt, take two. What do you think? For the new quilting, I selected a design called Pine Needles, which perfectly accommodates the shifting channels of this quilt.
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Introducing, Iridescent! My latest work in progress is a new pattern in my Color Mentor series. Are you color-curious? This scrappy string quilt is poised to broaden your horizons.
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My first love, my truest passion is COLOR. It's what drives my making and cultivates deep satisfaction. This year as I update my patterns, I'm re-releasing them as part of a new series: Color Mentor.
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Today I so much to share, and it's all wrapped up in this newest iteration of Wheel Quilt. Pastel Color Wheel Quilt is a celebration of spring and of color and of journeys worth taking.
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So, making the muslin is easy, but getting the fit right is a whole other matter. Let's just slip this bad baby on... Um, tada? Yeah, no.
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These Lake Cabin quilts are quick and rewarding! I so enjoy the opportunity to use both square and strip scraps in one project and then set those pretty blocks awash in a favorite hue.
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This summer I am working through my scraps. Not only because it's incredibly satisfying to make something from leftover bits and pieces...
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This month I hope you'll sew-along to make a quick and easy picnic blanket. It makes a great gift, if you're thinking ahead for the holidays...
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It's June, the very last month in the 6-month Penny Sampler. This month I have a few paper pieced blocks to make and then the final assembly!!!
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