Welcome to the party! Today is my day to share the project I made using Catch and Release by Mister Domestic. Without further ado .... Tah dah! This is my quilt, which I have cleverly titled "Throw it Back". Not only because the fish are super wonky, but also because that is all we do … Continue reading Throw it Back!
I recently had a lovely mentoring session with Mathew Boudreaux of Mister Domestic. He is a really sweet guy. I asked for tips on how I can improve my Instagram feed. One piece of advice he gave me is to work on my photography. I like concise advice. Do you feel like you struggle with … Continue reading Taking Better Photos
Holy cannoli. I have been having a crazy time here, and I decided it's time to share some of the downs along with my usual good news. Here I am, enjoying an actual roller coaster. There was a lot of screaming. I have gotten several patterns accepted to be published in major magazines over the … Continue reading Being a Quilt Designer is a Roller Coaster Ride!
I know, I'm a little bit early in the season to be playing with pumpkins. I actually made this quilt quite a while ago. I liked it so much, I decided to submit it to a magazine to be published. It took a while to find it a home, but I am happy to announce … Continue reading Pumpkin Play!
I have once again been lured into the idea of making my own clothes. This time was much better than my disastrous rayon tank top. This time I chose a pattern that I have seen other quilters successfully execute, and fabric I know how to use. The Wiksten Haori is a boxy Japanese style jacket. … Continue reading The Wiksten Haori
It's the most wonderful time of the year... My second Island Batik Ambassador box has arrived! Let's check out all of the goodies I received! Of course, there is a goofy video for your enjoyment. https://youtu.be/jG884TMwH8g Haha. I just watched the video, and I forgot to make the brownies! Island Batik is my favorite diet … Continue reading 2019 Island Batik Ambassador Box #2
Have you seen Carolyn Friedlander's Collection Quilt? I will admit, I didn't fully fall in love until I saw it in person, as part of an art quilt exhibition last summer at the Schweinfurth Art Center. They didn't have white glove attendants, so I couldn't get super close (I had my own gloves, but I … Continue reading The Collection Quilt
Here it is. The day we have all been waiting for. My Island Batik fish quilt is nearly complete! (This is as complete as it will get in July.) I hope it lives up to your expectations. Island Batik challenged their ambassadors to make an art quilt using at least three weights of Aurifil thread … Continue reading Artsy Fartsy with Island Batik – Complete
So, I'm not totally into the name of this month's Island Batik challenge, but the challenge itself has swallowed me whole. Our assignment this month is to make an art quilt, and I need to incorporate 3 different weights of Aurifil thread, which have been provided to me as part of the Island Batik Ambassador … Continue reading Artsy Fartsy with Island Batik – Beginnings
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
