Weaving together my life as a maker and other spheres of life: Best of Stitched in Color - March. Experimenting with quilt mending, Anticipating a new scrap quilt, Reading Elora’s very favorite book.
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When I make a quilt like this, I become more free to be myself. I choose to put myself out there in a tangible way. It takes courage to even try to make something that embodies strong feelings…
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True confession: I don’t really like pinwheel blocks. I don’t know why, but I’ve just never been drawn to them. I know - it’s so weird! Most everything patchwork has caught my fancy at one time or another…
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I definitely enjoy complicated projects. Trying new techniques and working at the edge of my abilities energizes me, but I also enjoy a really simple make now and then. You know, one that you can do on autopilot?
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I can hardly keep up with all the loveliness that comes through my quilting studio. Unfortunately I don’t get a chance to photograph all the pretty quilts that I work with, but here are some I did catch. Enjoy!
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Would you like to invest in some good tools, but want to make sure you put your money where it matters? As a counter to 5 Tools Most Quilters Don’t Really Need, here is my short list of “extras” that really pack a punch.
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When we first told our family about our dream to relocate overseas, their response was shock, confusion, skepticism and deeply hurt feelings. It was one of the only times in my life that I wondered if being honest was best.
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Have you sewn with leather? What about rivets, interfacing and magnetic snaps? Well the time has arrived. Announcing the Crosscut Market Tote Challenge!
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One of my favorite fabric designers is Anna Maria Horner, and I’ve been collecting favorites from her collections since 2010. As I’ve worked with my AMH stash for the Gypsy Wife quilt, I’ve noticed some color shortages.
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In preparation for our big move, we’ve been simplifying and decluttering big time. In my sewing room, I cleared out miscellaneous tools that weren’t getting used often. Here are a few that I didn’t make the cut.
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Have you seen Heather Ross’ new collection for Windham Fabrics? It’s called Trixie, and as usual it’s super-sweet and absolutely perfect for little girls. Naturally, these fabrics had me dreaming of a little dress for Elora.
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Hello fellow Gypsies (and everyone following along)! In March our quilt-along really gains momentum. We have quite a few blocks to make this month, so you’re going to be excited to see your quilt start coming together.
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It’s easy to focus on what your space is lacking, to look at the pretty Pinterest pictures of glorious sewing rooms and only see what you can’t have. That way leads nowhere good. It’s really not about what space you have…
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