A year and one month ago I started a monumental project. My motivation: to make a quilt for our bed that my husband would actually appreciate. We don't share a similar aesthetic - like at all.
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And now she is 11 months! It is an age of special significance to us because Eleni passed on before she reached 11 months. I can't help but think of Eleni extra much in the past few weeks
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Rosie is a 12" finished block with an on point, open center. She's ideal for showcasing a large scale print as the background fabric. The center of the block is pieced traditionally...
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I've been thinking about political/economic issues a lot this year, more than usual. About Climate change. Sustainability. Unfair labor practices. And from where I stand they're all tied together.
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My latest finish is an exuberant rainbow scrap quilt with a lush, cuddly backing. This throw quilt ate up about half of my medium-sized scraps. Hurrah!
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I mentioned in my last post that the end of summer was a chaotic and stressful time for me. Well, just after several big issues hit a crescendo, Aria announced this news...
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Choosing fabrics was easy. This particular Social Climber print, called Lichen, has intrigued me from the first. The gray-cream background is so unusual, as is the pairing of...
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Isn't Rora sweet in her new Geranium dress? She's already deliciously soft and squishy, but that buttery rayon fabric really puts her over the top.
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Apple reds, golden leaf yellows and hints of green and blue, remind me of the wide sky at our favorite apple orchard. The saturated shades of autumn are close to my heart!
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Working scraps into a rainbow is a classic approach to the scrap quilt. Want to make your own? Here are some tips for arranging your scraps in rainbow order.
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I originally chose that Paint Roses Black rayon for Rora. But when it arrived, I was inspired to make something for me instead! Now I'm hoping to squeeze a dress for Rora...
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When I feel overwhelmed by all that must be done, I often start with the little things. Tackling a few minor tasks and being able to cross them off my list, settles my spirit...
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