This month the Island Batik Ambassadors were challenged to create a modern project based on a vintage inspiration. We could use anything - architecture, antiques, or quilts. The materials I used in this project were given to me by Island Batik as part of the Ambassador program. Thank you to Island Batik, Hobbs Batting, and … Continue reading Vintage Reimagined with Island Batik
I am becoming a quilting class addict. It is easy to do when you work at an awesome shop. Usually I go for the big names, but the class that caught my eye last week is offered by a coworker. I've been working with Reyna for over a year now, and she's one of a … Continue reading Hexatopia!
I thought I would share my progress on my Kingfisher quilt. According to the stitch along calendar I should be ready to join my diamonds. I'm not quite there yet, but I'm very close. Hand stitching hexagons is one of my favorite things, and these big ones are so easy. I have kept my little … Continue reading Kingfisher Quilt – Update
Once again, my quilting friends have gotten me into trouble. I was resisting the urge to join in on the Kingfisher Stitch Along, barely. Rachel, at Stitched in Color is one of the hostesses. (I've made her Bottled Rainbow quilt.) Then Ivete asked me about it, and told me she is doing it. It didn't … Continue reading The Kingfisher Stitch Along
Island Batik challenged their Ambassadors this month to make a quilt inspired by a vintage piece. For my vintage inspiration piece I chose this dresden plate block. I have had the block since I was a teenager, along with a few other less inspiring pieces. It was never quilted, although it does appear to have … Continue reading Vintage to Modern with Island Batik
I realize I haven't posted an update on this project in quite a while. I alternate working diligently every day for a week or so, then lose interest and do other things. Keeping at it is a real struggle lately, especially since I am getting busy with my quilting business. I had originally wanted to … Continue reading La Passion – The Eternal Work In Progress
An English Paper Pieced Moravian Star is a 60 sided object. There are others out there, made with glass or paper. Some day I will do more research on the origins of the star. For now, I just make them. I've figured out a way to make my Moravian Stars a bit more quickly. It … Continue reading Faster Moravian Stars
This is a project I completed for Jen & Jan's Blog Hop. Having quilting and blogging buddies who put these programs together is great. Jen, from A Dream and a Stitch designed this awesome mini, combining a house block with a mini quilt block. It reminded me of my grandma's house on the beach, so that inspired … Continue reading Quilter's Laundry Day & Giveaway!
https://youtu.be/RXSSNXchDMM I decided last minute to spend a few days with my Mom this past week. Before leaving, before packing my clothes, I rummaged through my EPP desk and found a pack of 2" diamond templates. I quickly cut out 60 different diamonds of AG fabrics and put them in a baggie, along with a … Continue reading Moravian Star – Alison Glass Version
That means it is time for the Hexagonquilt "La Passion" Facebook group to post updates on the progress of their La Passion quilts. For me, most Wednesdays are usually a bit of a let down. Everyone else is making such fast progress, and here I am, still plodding along, more than two years after starting. … Continue reading It's Wednesday!
