Welcome to the Butterfly Haven Blog Hop! I'm so excited to help Jennifer Thomas launch her new signature fabric collection from Island Batik! This collection is so lovely - feminine and frilly with butterflies and flowers. Check out this color palette. Isn't is perfect? I love the different patterns in these fabrics! I think this … Continue reading Butterfly Haven Blog Hop
I'm back and still talking about EQ8! It is a tool I return to again and again, especially when I am working on designing more traditional projects. I may have mentioned that I work with AccuQuilt. I learn about new dies several months before they are released, design and make projects, and write the patterns. … Continue reading New AccuQuilt Add-on for EQ8
Do you EQ? I do! I've been a frequent user of Electric Quilt since I started quilting, way back in the last century. (Oooh. That was funny until I typed it. Now I need some carrot cake.) I use EQ8 to mock-up ideas for submissions to magazines, and to design ideas for my AccuQuilt projects. … Continue reading Importing Fabrics, Panels and Photos with EQ8!
I have been working on releasing this pattern for more than a year. I designed it when I was working with AccuQuilt to release their Fox appliqué die. Things come up, though, and pattern writing always takes a back burner to anything even remotely more fun. I'm so excited that I finally spent the time … Continue reading Fox Chase is here at last!
Earlier this summer I was invited to do a collaboration with King of Christmas. I was a little surprised - I'm a quilter, how did they find me? Then I remembered all of the Christmas tree skirts I made for AccuQuilt last year. I assume that is what caught their attention. I'm going to share … Continue reading A Fancy Tree from King of Christmas
Way, way back in the mists of time (February-June) I was working on a top secret project with AccuQuilt. As often happens, I had big plans to share, and then the project went into the shipping container and out of my head. This weekend I was reminded that I had promised a video tutorial, and … Continue reading Mini Oven Mitt with AccuQuilt
I've discovered a secret to reducing my stress levels when I walk into my studio. I'm going to show you two tools I'm using to organize my threads for creative success. How often are you confronted with a mess like this? I have to tell you, nothing makes me more frustrated than knowing I have … Continue reading Organize Threads for Success
I decided to participate in the Scrap Bin Pattern Bundle hosted by Becky from Patchwork Posse. I've never done that before, and I was curious to know how it works. Today I'm going to make my usual half-hearted marketing attempt, then get to the fun part - how this has worked and how I feel … Continue reading Scrap Bin Pattern Bundle
I found the most adorable tutorial on Instagram a few weeks ago - a stitched pin cushion ring! Of course, it took me a while to get around to making one. I did a little bit of searching, but couldn't find instructions or a pattern online. You can check out Vera's tutorial video here. It's … Continue reading Pin Cushion Ring
My favorite quilt shop is turning 10 this month! It's hard to believe Andrea and Ivete have been at it for so long. It took us a little while to figure out how to celebrate virtually. If the shop was still open, we would have had a party, with food and freebies. So, to wish … Continue reading Happy Birthday, Gotham Quilts
