I took a little work break yesterday while the longarm was working. Every once in a while I like to make something really quick, and these little triangle pouches were perfect. All of the fabric used in these projects was given to my by Island Batik, as part of their ambassador program. Thank you for … Continue reading Little Triangle Pouches
It's happened again - Mister Domestic has invited me to be in another fabric release party! Playing along with such a positive maker truly is one of the most fun things you can do. No one has been more enthusiastic about my projects, not even my mom. (You know, we're Connecticut Yankees.) My fabric arrived … Continue reading Catch and Release with Mister Domestic
This month the challenge with Island Batik was to try something new. I decided to try a new quilt pattern, and used a sample block to make this cute lunch bag. I have a big project coming up, and I'm using the Folksy Fish pattern from Sarah at No Hats in the House. It is … Continue reading Try It! With Island Batik
I may have mentioned how much I love my new AccuQuilt Go! Die Cutter once or twice. I received it as part of being an Island Batik Ambassador, and it is a total game changer. I've used it in several projects already, and the more I use it the more I love it. I reached … Continue reading I’m an AccuQuilt Go! Getter
This may surprise you, but I enjoy starting projects even more than I enjoy finishing them. In January I started two, to go along with the two I already planned on. I'm thinking about joining in on a few more, but not yet. 2019 Modern Half Square Triangle BOM Steph Jacobsen is a fellow Island … Continue reading Sew Along Projects
November Color Challenge - Blue Green This month has been rushing by, but to my surprise, I managed to finish my block before midnight! And can I just say, how the heck is it already November? One more month to go, and the 2018 Monthly Color Challenge will be complete. This month we are working … Continue reading November Color Challenge
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 received this very cool faux pocket watch from Solid Oak Online to try out. I found it to be very intriguing, and my son collects pocket watches. Christmas is always coming. I didn't have many ideas for how to use it when I asked for it, but when my package was shipped it included … Continue reading Time to Quilt!
I've started another long-term project. I jumped on the bandwagon and am making another Tula Pink City Sampler * quilt. It is part of a challenge being hosted by Angie at Gnome Angel to sew 100 quilt blocks in 100 days. Each day we need to post our completed block on Instagram. This year I … Continue reading 100 Days 100 Blocks 2018 # 1-10
I thought I would share my progress on my Kingfisher quilt. According to the stitch along calendar I should be ready to join my diamonds. I'm not quite there yet, but I'm very close. Hand stitching hexagons is one of my favorite things, and these big ones are so easy. I have kept my little … Continue reading Kingfisher Quilt – Update
