Today I've got the perfect Valentines Day quick project for you. My Secret Heart Pillow is the perfect quick project for someone special. I've been thinking about this one for a few years. Ever since I first did my Windows to My Heart pattern, I've been thinking about a companion pillow. My ideal was an … Continue reading Secret Heart Pillow with Sulky
For our first project of 2020, the Island Batik Ambassadors have been challenged to make a scrappy project. Scrappy is my favorite! I was all set to dig into my scrap bin, but I couldn't resist the siren song of this rainbow strip pack. Ancient Etchings by Jackie Kunkel of Canton Village Quilt Works is … Continue reading Let’s Get Scrappy with Island Batik
I have a pair of vintage crazy quilts that were entrusted to me by a guild member. She asked me to sell them for her - the funds will be donated to her church. I'm going to list them on Etsy for what I believe is a fair price. They are lovely pieces, but not … Continue reading Vintage Crazy Quilts
It's been a while since I shared my space. I've been waiting until it is all set up, but I'm never going to be fully set up. There is always something else I want to add. My studio space is in my basement. My husband likes to have a staircase between my chaos and our … Continue reading Welcome to My Studio
Friends, I have a shameful confession to make. I have strayed from the path of righteousness. I've cheated, and it felt so good. A few weeks ago Mom and I attended a weaving workshop at Urban SEWciety. We spent Saturday afternoon with the talented and patient Lindsey, from Indigo Road Studio. Along with six other … Continue reading Confession Time!
I'm a little late on this post - where has the time gone? One of these days I'll learn time management skills. Probably tomorrow, or maybe Monday. The Island Batik Ambassadors were tasked with making a table runner this month, preferably with an appliqué design. I'm not into runners, or table textiles in general, so … Continue reading Top it Off with Island Batik
Woohoo! I'm up on the AccuQuilt blog again today. This time I made cute little velvet pumpkins with my Go! Die Cutter and some circle dies. And because I am ruled by Instagram, I made some acorns, too. You can check out my post on the AccuQuilt blog. These are so easy and fun. I … Continue reading Velvet Pumpkins and Acorns with AccuQuilt
Have you heard of National Sew a Jelly Roll Day? It is organized by Project Jelly Roll. The third Saturday in September is designated for us to open up one of our precious Moda Jelly Rolls and make something fabulous. This year I explored making my own pre-cut collection using my AccuQuilt Go! and my … Continue reading Sew a Jelly Roll with me and AccuQuilt!
I have huge news! I had a project accepted into Quiltmaker, and the magazine didn't go out of business before it was published! I receive "calls for submissions" from The Quilting Company family of magazines, and this one specifically mentioned finishing vintage tops. It just so happened that I had noticed a lovely drunkard's path … Continue reading Christmas Cactus – A Vintage Top Rescue
I took a little work break yesterday while the longarm was working. Every once in a while I like to make something really quick, and these little triangle pouches were perfect. All of the fabric used in these projects was given to my by Island Batik, as part of their ambassador program. Thank you for … Continue reading Little Triangle Pouches
