Well, I've finally gone and done it. My modern quilt guild (Jersey Shore Modern Quilt Guild) had a sew-in day on Saturday, and our very own fabulous Eileen taught us how to make a Sew Together Bag from Kelsey Sews. I've wanted to make one for a while, but there are 4 zippers. If you … Continue reading Sew Together Bag
A few weeks back my Mom let me know her duvet was falling apart, and she would like me to fix it. I'll do anything for my mom. So, she ordered fabric for the front and back, and sent the whole shebang down to me for quilting. She requested I use my Gammill Design Center … Continue reading Spirograph Quilting!
I like to collect washi tape. I use it, too, although not with scrap booking or journaling. Occasionally a piece makes it into my planner, but I don't usually bother with that. No, I collect it, and sometimes go through my collection and pet it. It's so cute. Once in a blue moon my son … Continue reading Washi Tape Quilting
I have finally finished my Long Time Gone quilt. (Pattern by Jen Kingwell.) I do so enjoy the sew alongs with Gnome Angel, but now that I'm getting busier with client work it is more of a challenge to keep up. This pattern was quite a test, but my skills have been steadily improving over … Continue reading Long Time in Blue
Meet Boris, Bjorn Bear's cousin from a colder climate. He's wearing fur, because a silly rainbow bear would freeze his tail off. This is the Bjorn Bear pattern from Elizabeth Hartman, one of my favorite designers. You do have to buy a printed pattern for this one - it isn't a quick download from her … Continue reading Boris Bear
I have been happily taking in client tops for quilting these last few months. I am really enjoying the challenge of enhancing the piecer's vision. There has been a big difference in how I feel about quilting since I took my class last month. I feel a lot more confident in my design abilities, and … Continue reading Client Quilts – June, July
Last week I had the opportunity to take four classes with Jamie Wallen. This is very unusual for me - I took two whole days away from my family and spent it doing something for myself. The Mom Guilt ended about a minute after I sat down in class. A little backstory - I have … Continue reading Mystical Quilting
I've been a bad blogger, but a good quilter lately, I promise. Olde City Quilts had me make another sample - this is Bjorn Bear, by Elizabeth Hartman. I do love her patterns. This came together easily - I've finally learned to cut and label my pieces, not cut and stack them and hope I … Continue reading Bjorn Bear
I have been quilting since the year 2000. In all that time, I have never joined a quilting guild. I had heard of them, but a combination of social anxiety and mom duties kept me from adventuring out. I feel super uncomfortable in a group of new people. The fact that all of the quilters … Continue reading Quilt Guilds
This project is another shop sample for Olde City Quilts, in Burlington, NJ. The pattern is Bento Box by Tracey Brookshier. Judy selected a Moda Marbles Jellyroll and a tiny paw print fabric called Crafty Cats Paws by Makower. (When I saw that rainbow jelly roll I practically danced out of the store.) The pattern is … Continue reading Bento Box
