serendipity

I have plenty of ideas for next projects, of course. Don't we all? The trick is finding the one that will be most rewarding. After the skirt fiasco and the Ikat quilt pattern rewrite, I found myself craving simplicity.

Rachel HauserJuly 30, 2018picnic blankets, precuts Comments

Cartographe Skirt

When I laid eyes on Katarina Roccella's Cartographe print, I knew I had to make something with it. Not just patchwork pieces - something bigger! I decided a new skirt was in order.

Rachel HauserJuly 27, 2018women's clothing, skirts Comments

Cascade quilt + pattern (take two)

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.

Kingfisher Stitch-Along: Finale

Happy Monday, friends! Here we are at the very last week of our Kingfisher Stitch-Along. Time does fly when we're having fun!

Rachel HauserJuly 23, 2018Kingfisher Stitch-Along Comments

my Kingfisher Quilt

I'm so happy to share today my finished Kingfisher quilt! I so enjoyed making this one, not the least because of your enthusiasm along the way. This was really the perfect time of year…

All about Custom Quilting: When, Why & How

Have you ever considered having a quilt custom quilted? When is it worth it and how does the process work?

Rachel HauserJuly 18, 2018longarm quilting, quilting service, custom quilting, quilting Comments

Kingfisher Stitch-Along: Borders

Jodi and I designed the Kingfisher with three, simple fabric borders adorned with triangle applique. They bring the quilt up to a nice throw size without much fuss.

un-Quilting

I know we've all done our fair share of un-sewing, but have you ever un-quilted an entire quilt? How about, un-binding? Yes, un-finishing! That's what I've started today.

Rachel HauserJuly 13, 2018quilting, flying geese Comments

in the Quilting Studio, No. 5

Summer and travels abound, but the quilting goes on! Thanks for continuing to send me your quilts. I love seeing your patchworks! Here are a few of the fantastic quilts…

Kingfisher Stitch-Along: Joining Diamonds

Ready to transform all these pieces into the beginnings of a quilt top? We'll be joining 60 degree diamonds and partial diamonds to make a squared-off quilt top center.

Rachel HauserJuly 10, 2018Kingfisher Stitch-Along, diamonds, tutorials Comments

Summer Shibori

How are you at extremes? I have a feeling my friends would say I'm a little too good at those: extremely focused, extremely adventurous, all-in most of all of the time. But when it comes to color…

Rachel HauserJuly 6, 2018shibori, color Comment

my Kingfisher progress, thread & next steps!

Almost! I have just four flowers left to English paper piece. And then, it'll be on to the next phase of my Kingfisher quilt. Here’s an update and my thoughts on the best thread for hand sewing!