Hooray! Today is the day - my Missed Connections pattern is available for purchase in my Etsy shop. I've been hard at work preparing a downloadable pattern and testing it by making another version of my quilt, this time in black and white, with just a pop of red for fun. The Missed Connections pattern … Continue reading Missed Connections Pattern Launch
Earlier this month I took an online class with Carole Lyles Shaw. I've known Carole online since 2015 - she was in the New Quilt Bloggers Blog Hop with me. My goodness - Carole has been working it while I've been screwing around. I'm so proud of how much she has accomplished in the past … Continue reading The Fibonacci Quilt with Carole Lyles Shaw
I've got a new pattern from a friend to share with you! When Alison from Hexadoodle Quilts was looking for testers for her new Sewing Hexessories pattern, you know I jumped at the opportunity. Hexagon shaped sewing accessories, combined with fabric origami? Yes, please! The Sewing Hexessories pattern comes with three projects included, and I … Continue reading Sewing Hexessories, with Hexadoodle Quilts
Exploring Studio 180 Design rulers with the Island Batik Ambassadors This month all of the Island Batik Ambassadors are playing with different tools from Deb Tucker, of Studio 180 Designs. I've used some of them in the past and enjoyed them, so I was excited to see what new magical gadget I would receive this … Continue reading Try a Tool with Island Batik
I see Applipops in my future! Have you seen the video demonstrating Applipops circle templates on Facebook? I caught it a few times, and I was deeply intrigued. I decided to reach out and see if they would send me a set to try out, and they VERY generously sent one to me! So, now … Continue reading Applipops are The Real Deal!
Jen Shaffer of Patterns by Jen is at it again! I loved her Batting Buster week last year, and when she announced it this year I was super excited to join in. I'll be showing you how I use up batting scraps to make snap bags. They are one of my favorite quickie projects, and … Continue reading Batting Buster Week with PBJ
With Island Batik and AccuQuilt For our July challenge, the Island Batik Ambassadors are making small quilts using an AccuQuilt Go Me die cutting system, then giving the quilt and the system away to a friend. I get to be Santa and his elves, all in one month. Have you seen the AccuQuilt Go Me … Continue reading Christmas in July
My box of Island Batik goodies for the second half of 2020 has arrived. I've opened it, filmed my initial fabric fondling, and taken extensive photos. Are you ready to share my favorite part of being a brand ambassador? This is what I started with 41 lbs from Island Batik in two boxes, a box … Continue reading 2020 Island Batik Unboxing – Part II
Or, Reyna Periodically Pursues Perseveration My friend from work, Reyna from Bramble Brains, was kind enough to allow me to test her new disappearing nine patch quilt pattern, which I will call by its other name, D5, since I mix up the proper order of the words. This quilt is so much fun. It looks … Continue reading Diabolical Double Disappearing Diagonal Daydream
How much are quilting services worth? I just had an interaction with potential (although unlikely) customer, and I thought I would share a bit, as I sit here grinding my teeth. I know my reaction isn't just from this one person - it has been a long line of people over the years who do … Continue reading Trigger Warning!
