I wrote this post during the last week of my Florida vacation. Rather than re-write it, here it is, three weeks later. Have you all seen the I Found a Quilted Heart page yet? I've seen quilted hearts pop up in social media a few times, and they are cute, but never called to me. … Continue reading Creative Detour
I have big news to share today! My latest quilt to be published is out in the wild. I am very proud to introduce you to my Laundry Day quilt, which you can find in "Let's Get Scrappy" by Annie's Publishing. This is my first time being included in an Annie's publication (but it won't … Continue reading Laundry Day Quilt!
Today is the last day of the Ocean Waves Quilt Block Imagination Renovation Challenge. Not surprisingly, I did not make an entire quilt. I have big plans, but they don't involve this one being finished before next year. I am really happy with the quilt I've begun, though. I've been taking a class with Clara … Continue reading Ocean Waves Quilt Block – Week 4
The Imagination Renovation project for August has been super successful for me. I have been loving this project so much - it is really hard to put it down and work on other projects. I have completed my first ocean waves quilt block, and I have to tell you, it feels amazing. Here is a … Continue reading Ocean Waves Quilt Block – Week 3
I recently had the pleasure of attending a class with Bobbie Gentili, of Geeky Bobbin. While Saying Yes to Y-Seams, we got started on her Intersectional quilt pattern. Bobbie showed us how much fun Y-seams can be. One of the perks of being the Class Coordinator at Gotham Quilts is that I get to attend … Continue reading Intersectional with Geeky Bobbin
Quilt Lab did it again - now they've got me working on quilted postcards. It is the perfect little project for summer time. I'm nibbling away at my scrap pile, both fabric and batting. I'm experimenting with different techniques, but on a super small scale that is almost guaranteed to be finished in one sitting. … Continue reading Summer Fun – Quilted Postcards!
Do you have a bucket list of quilts that you want to do...someday? When your skills are better, when you have more free time (lol), maybe when you have a special occasion for quilt gifting? I have a bucket list of quilts. Mine usually include curves (Double Wedding Ring), lots of little triangles (Ocean Waves) … Continue reading Bucket List Quilts
Have you ever tried EPP (English Paper Piecing)? Have you ever heard of it? Today I'm going to tell you all of the reasons why I love EPP, and why you should give it a try. Plus, if you are ready to dip your toes in on this new technique, I have the perfect class … Continue reading Why I Love EPP
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
I'm happy to announce that I am offering an Intro to English Paper Piecing (EPP) class with Gotham Quilts next month! We had some folks request a virtual class recently, and I was able to put one together quickly. My class sample was made with scraps, but I designed the class to use a mini … Continue reading Intro to EPP Class
