Have you seen the new book, Christmas RAPPing by Margaret Brewster Willingham and Nan Baker? It combines reverse appliqué and foundation paper piecing in some fabulous Christmas projects. I first heard about this right from Nan and Margaret themselves, during a Schoolhouse event at Quilt Market. I was excited when I had the opportunity to … Continue reading Christmas RAPPing Blog Hop and Giveaway!
I have completed my December challenge, and y'all, look at the calendar. I have 3 days left before it is "due". It's a Christmas miracle! Scrolling through Instagram, I noticed that Moss and Lotus was hosting another Tomte Stitch Along this year. I was so happy, because last year I bought the pattern, but never … Continue reading Whimsical and Wonky with Island Batik
The Island Batik Challenge for October is Needle, Paper, Scissors. I made this cute little pumpkin mini quilt to decorate my kitchen. This has been a busy month, so I chose a simple project to show off my holiday spirit. I used Electric Quilter 7 to generate a foundation paper pieced pumpkin block pattern. Then … Continue reading Pumpkin Mini Quilt with Island Batik
I have been admiring the Atomic Starburst quilt by Violet Craft for a long time. It has very pointy paper piecing, which I do enjoy from time to time. I decided to make a version for my Starstruck Island Batik Ambassador challenge. The challenge was meant to be published in September. I almost made it. … Continue reading Atomic Fizz with Island Batik
Welcome back to the 2018 Monthly Color Challenge! This month we are playing with yellow orange. Sometimes I struggle with identifying tertiary colors in my stash. In fact, this month I'm fairly certain that either my colors are wrong here, or they are wrong for my orange block, because the two blocks are the same … Continue reading August Color Challenge
Secondary Patterns A secondary pattern in quilting is a pattern that emerges when blocks are combined. Secondary patterns are very interesting - they lead your eye around the quilt and add to the complexity of the design. They can emerge when two blocks are combined, or when one asymmetrical block is rotated in the layout. … Continue reading Chalet Stars – Secondary Pattern Challenge with Island Batik
Ahhh. The soothing shades of green. This is the perfect month for green - we are just starting to cautiously peek our heads out and discover springtime. The trees are all shades of chartreuse, kelly, and emerald. Welcome back to the 2018 Monthly Color Challenge! Business first: The 2018 Monthly Color Challenged is hosted by … Continue reading May Color Challenge
I've seen quilters announcing that their quilts were accepted to Curated Quilts over the past few months. I didn't know what that meant, and I didn't pay much attention. Then, while I was working at Gotham Quilts the shipment of magazines arrived, and I was smitten. The magazine is very modern, with a clean, clear … Continue reading Stacked
Happy Easter for those that celebrate! In my household we enjoy today as a family celebration, and an excuse to eat a lot of ham and chocolate, although not at the same time. The color for April is orange! I always think that orange isn't one of my favorite colors, but I do use it … Continue reading April Color Challenge
This month I am dipping into my blue stash to play with my friends in the 2018 Monthly Color Challenge. My blue stash is way better than my red stash. Check out my fellow bloggers this month and see what they are up to. Jen of Patterns by Jen Sherry of Powered By Quilting Jen of A … Continue reading February Color Challenge
