This month I'm joining Tammy Silvers of Tamarinis in her Imagination Renovation challenge. Most of the action is happening on Instagram. Each Monday in August we are sharing our progress on the block. This month there are eleven designers participating in re-imagining the Ocean Waves quilt block. Ocean Waves is another one of those beautiful … Continue reading Ocean Waves Quilt Block
My latest handwork project is finished! I made a Moravian Star with the new English Paper Piecing Qube from Accuquilt.. Having a die cutting system to make these means I get to choose the weight of my paper pieces! I used card stock for sturdiness, and I couldn't be happier with my project. This die … Continue reading Moravian Star with Accuquilt
One of my favorite parts of my career are my connections to other quilting industry people. When Deborah Fisher and I were matched up in a peer group during a class last year, I was thrilled. I've been a fan of Deborah's work at Fish Museum and Circus for a few years, and I was … Continue reading Sew Good with Fish Museum & Circus
I was so excited to hear from Lissa, of Lovingly Lissa that she is hosting a quilt postcard swap! I've been working on my postcards every day since July 1st, and I am delighted with them. They are absolutely fantastic, and since they are so small, it hasn't been a struggle at all to play … Continue reading Quilt Postcard Swap
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!
Last year I took a course on designing fabric, and it encouraged watercolor painting as one way of exploring my creative voice and making art. To say that I've never had success with paints would be a dramatic understatement. For the most part, I find painting to be tremendously frustrating - I want to be … Continue reading 100 Days of Watercolor Painting
Sherry Shish, from Powered by Quilting is at it again! This month is the blog hop for her brand new signature fabric line with Island Batik - Plum Pudding. Go, Sherry, Go! Plum Posies is the quilt I made using this beautiful fabric. This amazing fabric arrived back in February, and I've worked through several … Continue reading Plum Posies Quilt
I was in a virtual co-working hour earlier this week and I spent my time grinding along on a tedious part of a project. There may have been some whining and/or grumbling. I was reminded that I should focus on finding joy during my day, if not during my co-working hour. The simple, gentle reminder … Continue reading Finding Joy
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
