The Strauser family is moving again. We have relocated all over the country many times. Since leaving home for college I have lived in Washington DC, (where I met my husband to-be), Virginia, California, Florida, Texas and New Jersey. We usually relocate for employment purposes. This time it is to shorten my husband's commute. Right … Continue reading Moving On, Again
Things have been a little chaotic here at Dizzy Quilter this week. The Strauser's have decided to relocate closer to Manhattan. Life in a shore town with a long commute to work is just not working for us. I'll write a bit more about this soon. My second Tula Pink City Sampler* quilt is coming … Continue reading 100 Days 100 Blocks 2018 # 1-25
My first Adorn-It project is complete! I decided to make a Woppet Bucket, by Anna Cunningham, of Clever Woppet. It is a newly released pattern, and so cute. I decided this would make a perfect gift for my niece, filled with crafty goodies, so I used the sweet little girls in the "Girlfriends"* fabric from … Continue reading The Woppet Bucket
I was informed last month that I was chosen to be an Adorn-It Ambassador for the next 3 month session. Adorn-It Ambassadors use the materials they are provided and make projects and post about them each week for three months. Have you seen Adorn-It online yet? They are everywhere on social media these days, which … Continue reading I’m An Adorn-It Ambassador!
Welcome back to the 2018 Monthly Color Challenge! This month we are playing with yellow orange. Sometimes I struggle with identifying tertiary colors in my stash. In fact, this month I'm fairly certain that either my colors are wrong here, or they are wrong for my orange block, because the two blocks are the same … Continue reading August Color Challenge
Secondary Patterns A secondary pattern in quilting is a pattern that emerges when blocks are combined. Secondary patterns are very interesting - they lead your eye around the quilt and add to the complexity of the design. They can emerge when two blocks are combined, or when one asymmetrical block is rotated in the layout. … Continue reading Chalet Stars – Secondary Pattern Challenge with Island Batik
I have a confession: I hate practical sewing. Like, I hate it with a passion. Repair projects, no matter how simple, get ignored for months. We have a pair of outdoor recliners that we have enjoyed for years. They were purchased sometime around 2007. They have served us well, but the cushion covers were deteriorating. … Continue reading Re-Upholstering an Outdoor Recliner
I've started another long-term project. I jumped on the bandwagon and am making another Tula Pink City Sampler * quilt. It is part of a challenge being hosted by Angie at Gnome Angel to sew 100 quilt blocks in 100 days. Each day we need to post our completed block on Instagram. This year I … Continue reading 100 Days 100 Blocks 2018 # 1-10
This month was a big month for Island Batik Ambassadors. Most of us have received our second box of goodies to finish off our year of challenges. Some of our international ambassadors have to wait for longer shipping times. I'm considering relocating to California, so I can be closer to the warehouse. This box is … Continue reading Island Batik Ambassador Box #2
I thought I would share my progress on my Kingfisher quilt. According to the stitch along calendar I should be ready to join my diamonds. I'm not quite there yet, but I'm very close. Hand stitching hexagons is one of my favorite things, and these big ones are so easy. I have kept my little … Continue reading Kingfisher Quilt – Update
