I took a fantastic class with Lisa H. Calle this Saturday. My local guild, Rebecca's Reel Quilters, hosted Lisa's Divide and Design class. This was the same class I took with her at MQX, but it included sewing this time. We started out the same way - sketching on a photo of a quilt. This … Continue reading Divide and Design with Lisa Calle
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
Have you ever been curious about what it takes to become a quilt show judge? I was, after watching Sandra Dorrbecker judge the show at Rebecca's Reel Quilters. She told us about a judging seminar she was teaching, hosted by the Beachplum Quilters Guild. I signed up immediately. I wrote about my experience helping out at … Continue reading Becoming a Quilt Show Judge
I have a friend who asked me to repair an old quilt for them. Quilt restoration isn't my favorite kind of project, but I really like my friend, so I agreed, and the quilt was dropped off. Oh, boy. It was a commercially made quilt, you know, the ones that are made in China. Hand … Continue reading Damaged Quilt Restoration
Have you tried any of the patterns put out by Jen at Patterns by Jen yet? I've been making the 6" versions of her blocks. There is something I love about 6" blocks. I decided to make my version of Jen's block using the fabric sent to me by RJR Fabrics for this month. It's … Continue reading 2018 Monthly Color Challenge – Red-Violet
I love the pattern RJ Designs put out for the Jelly Roll Rug *. It is so much fun watching the fabrics come together. The fact that I can't figure out how to control it means I can relax and just play. My rainbow version is fabulous, but doesn't really go with the decor in … Continue reading Jelly Roll Rug, Take 2
I was informed last month that I was chosen to be an Adorn-It Ambassador for the next 3 month session. Adorn-It Ambassadors use the materials they are provided and make projects and post about them each week for three months. Have you seen Adorn-It online yet? They are everywhere on social media these days, which … Continue reading I’m An Adorn-It Ambassador!
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
Welcome to day 8 of the Wonder Full Fabric Blog Tour! Surprise! I made another quilt using my quarter circle templates! I am seriously stuck on curves right now. Lizzie Clark asked me if I would like to play with her new Wonder Full fabric line from Sweet Bee Fabrics, and, of course, I said … Continue reading My Wonder Full Garden
