I can't believe I am writing this. I've commissioned an art piece from a fellow textile artist. I've followed Sue Spence on Instagram for a long time. Last year she made the most amazing tree. I have a bit of a tree fixation. I buy tree artwork and real trees, I plant trees, and I … Continue reading Commissioning Artwork
Welcome back to the 2018 Monthly Color Challenge! Today is the day we show off our creations for the March. I hope my fellow bloggers will forgive me for being a little bit late. Time management is hard! When looking at my original circle sketches, I decided this month will be perfect for playing with … Continue reading March Color Challenge – Yellow
The final February challenge for Island Batik Ambassadors is to make a mini quilt. I had grand plans for an EPP masterpiece, but vacation was a little more snorkeling and fishing and a little less stitching on the beach than I had planned. So, here is something completely different. Don't worry, the EPP is still … Continue reading Mini Love with Island Batik
Jeremy's Grandpop celebrated his 90th birthday this week. We struggle at all holidays for gifts for Grandpop. A man who has lived 90 years already has everything he wants, and in most cases, he has several of them. Lucky for us, I'm an "artist". I can make stuff, and he likes it, even if it … Continue reading Easy Monogrammed Pillow
Have you made your blue block for February? We have so many options. You can make my Circle Play block. You can make Jen's Half Square Triangles. You can try out Sherry's Flying Geese. Or, you can try out Dione's Bears. Whatever you make, as long as it is in blue, you can join the … Continue reading February Color Challenge Link Up is Open!
I joined some of my friends at the Jersey Shore Modern Quilt Guild to start another sew-along. Eileen is a master at luring people into her projects. She wields FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out) like a Jedi Master. You can find information about the sew along, hosted by Stitch Supply Co. on their website. The … Continue reading Sewing a Village – Week 1
If you are not familiar with Galentine's Day, do yourself a favor and watch Parks and Recreation. My husband and I watched the series over the past year or so, and it is a relaxing dose of silliness written by smart people. Don't you miss TV shows with smart writers? You can find a clip … Continue reading Happy Galentine’s Day!
It's here! And I've finally opened it. I waited an extra TWO DAYS to open my box. The first day I was in the city all day, and then just too tired to make a video. Then, it was the day my mom was coming to visit, and I thought it would be more fun … Continue reading Island Batik Ambassador Box
It's official. I'm a published pattern designer. A blogging friend, Michelle of That Black Chic, reached out to me last year and asked if I would design a Valentine's day quilt suitable for beginning quilters for her new magazine. I said yes. With beginners in mind, I came up with a plan to make a … Continue reading Windows to My Heart
This past weekend I was able to attend a class taught by my local quilt guild. Rebecca's Reel Quilters offers regular programs, and they are a lot of fun. I get to spend an entire Saturday with my quilting buddies, and we learn a new technique. It is always so much fun to see the … Continue reading One Block Wonder – Guild Class
