Hello, friends! I've been playing with a new Kawandi style quilting piece, and I used my longarm to set it up. I recorded the process so I could share it with you. To be clear - a longarm is absolutely not required, nor is basting pieces into the middle of the Kawandi. I'm playing, and … Continue reading Starting a Kawandi on my Longarm
This idea has been on my mind for a little bit. I'm not the starter or big revolutions, but I do feel like I'm tired of making quilts with straight edges. This insistence on square corners and straight lines has been rubbing me the wrong way lately. With that in mind, I chatted with Irene … Continue reading The Revolution Starts Now
Sherry Shish, from Powered by Quilting is at it again! This month is the blog hop for her brand new signature fabric line with Island Batik - Plum Pudding. Go, Sherry, Go! Plum Posies is the quilt I made using this beautiful fabric. This amazing fabric arrived back in February, and I've worked through several … Continue reading Plum Posies Quilt
Tah dah! It is time to share my finished Better Together Quilt. I managed to keep up with the quilt along, since Elizabeth was kind enough to add in a catch-up week. Check out Quilter's Candy for more details on the sew along and to get the pattern. My quilt was made using my Island … Continue reading Better Together Quilt, Finished
In 2019 I was contacted by Heidi about finishing a vintage quilt top that had been in her family for close to 150 years. The top was deteriorating a bit, with fraying, little holes here and there, and threads letting go. We had a discussion about preservation of historical integrity versus having a useable quilt. … Continue reading Finishing a Vintage Quilt Top
Today is my stop on the Endless Creativity with Circles Blog Hop, featuring Applipops, hosted by Crystal of Day Brook Designs and Let's Quilt Along. (Make sure you read to the end to find out about a great giveaway!) I've had my Applipops for a while now, and I adore them. They are brilliant, and … Continue reading Round and Round I Go!
Today is my stop on Karen, The Quilt Rambler's blog hop introducing her signature fabric line with Island Batik. Karen and I have been running into each other online and in person for years. She is so much fun, and a hugely prolific quilter. Her fabric line, Vincent's Garden, is totally drool-worthy. The colors are … Continue reading Vincent’s Garden Pre-Cuts Blog Hop
I know I've been pretty quiet lately. Hopefully you will forgive me when you see what I've been up to. I created a dinosaur play mat, complete with a pdf pattern! AccuQuilt is releasing a new die this week - Dinosaur Medley. I was terribly excited when I found out about it. You see, I … Continue reading Dinosaur Play Mat & Hijinks
Welcome to my stop on the Love & Kisses Blog Tour! I'm so excited to help Sherry from Powered by Quilting launch her first Signature Line from Island Batik! I've known Sherry since I was a brand-new blogger. We've even met up in person, more than once! I've really been impressed with the trajectory of … Continue reading Love & Kisses Blog Tour & Giveaway
Welcome to my stop on the Inspired by Nature Blog Hop with the Island Batik Ambassadors! This month I've been playing with the Just My Type collection, by Tammy Silvers of Tarmarinis. Read all the way to the end to find out about TWO giveaways! I took my inspiration for this project from the view … Continue reading Sail Away with Island Batik & 2 Giveaways
