I've decided to join Cheryl at Muppin and try to blog every day for the entire month of December. This WILL be a challenge for me, because I try not to just blather about anything - I want my blog to be informational and useful. To that end, tonight I am going to write a little … Continue reading 31 Day Blog Writing Challenge
This is a non-quilting post. Don't worry - I'll write words about sewing tomorrow. Last week my son's history teacher sent home an essay assignment for me. We have made it to Sophomore year in high school, my son is in honors, and I thought I was finished. Wrong. Mr. Wishart wants an essay … Continue reading Homework?!!
Last year was my second time entering a quilt into a competition. The first time was a loss, and it took me a while to get over it. I'm fairly certain I entered it incorrectly and had my novice quilt judged against professional machine quilters. Not that I'm bitter. I did better at the Big … Continue reading The Big E – Contest Entry
These blocks came together very quickly. The technique is easy, but I don't think it leads to a lot of precision. At least the way I did it. They need to be trimmed down to 9 1/2" rather than 10". There are several spots where the pieces don't reach to the seam allowance. That will … Continue reading Bursting with Blues Part 2
My fabric is all cut out! Isn't it pretty? I decided to use the Michael Miller Cotton Couture line, and it has such a wonderful hand. It is silky and soft, such a pleasure to work with. I can't wait to get to stitching these beauties together. Since I have no self control, I stitched … Continue reading Snowflake Shimmer Fabric Cutting
Earlier this year I completed my Denim Mondrian quilt. While I enjoyed the pattern very much, I was a little frustrated with the amount of prep work required, and also some incomplete information in the pattern. I still have plenty of denim left, so I developed an idea for my own denim quilt. I used … Continue reading Denim Improv
I have decided to join Yvonne Fuchs, aka Quilting Jetgirl on a quilting adventure. You can see her original quilt here. I have been stewing over fabric selection for a week. Obviously, I have plenty in my stash, but I just don't have enough of anything for one solid background. If I'm buying one fabric, I … Continue reading Snowflake Shimmer Quilt Along
For the past several weeks I have been participating in the 2016 New Quilt Bloggers Blog Hop. We were gathered together by Yvonne at www.quiltingjetgirl.com, Cheryl at www.Meadowmistdesigns.com, and Stephanie over at www.latenightquilter.com to hone our blogging skills. It is a great group of new bloggers, and I am learning a lot. I've critiqued some blogs, and … Continue reading 2016 New Quilt Blogger Blog Hop
When I was first deciding whether to start a blog, I had the idea that blogging would somehow be a way to generate income. Maybe I could make enough to support my quilting, or even contribute to the household. I had some nebulous idea that my website would get enough traffic that I could put … Continue reading Monetizing My Blog
I'm back! Life has been a little wild for the past few weeks, and I have let the blog slide for a bit. After purchasing our new home, rushing to move in, and trying to unpack all of the boxes (which still is less than half done), I am finally able to catch my breath. We are … Continue reading Cathedral Windows
