I've decided to join Cheryl at Muppin and try to blog every day for the entire month of December. This WILL be a challenge for me, because I try not to just blather about anything - I want my blog to be informational and useful. To that end, tonight I am going to write a little … Continue reading 31 Day Blog Writing Challenge
Rachel at Stitched in Color is hosting a mosaic contest. Using the prompt "Toasty Teal" you need to create a mosaic using fabrics from Bobbie Lou's Fabric Factory. The winner wins the fabrics from the mosaic they create! To me Toasty Teal brings to mind a swirl of watery blue, with pops of hot colors … Continue reading What does "Toasty Teal" say to you?
One of the projects my traditional quilt guild works on all year long is Project Pillowcase. We make pillow cases for the local children's hospital. I haven't participated so far this year, other than donating some fabric for the cause. My collection of novelty prints was well received. Every week Pat is busy during our … Continue reading Project Pillowcase
Are you looking for the perfect holiday project? I'm part of a group of crafters on Facebook, and we have a great group of holiday projects for you this year. Kimberly at Sweet Red Poppy has this fantastic Advent Calendar Susan at Super Mom, No Cape has a bunch of fun projects A Prarie Point … Continue reading Holiday Projects Around the Web
An English Paper Pieced Moravian Star is a 60 sided object. There are others out there, made with glass or paper. Some day I will do more research on the origins of the star. For now, I just make them. I've figured out a way to make my Moravian Stars a bit more quickly. It … Continue reading Faster Moravian Stars
Recently at a guild meeting, a visitor stood up and asked for help getting an antique top quilted. She has been the owner of a family piece - a beautiful Ocean Waves top in blue and white that has been passed down for at least 100 years. It had been sitting in her closet for … Continue reading Turning a Vintage Top into a Quilt
I'm so excited to share the next step in my quilting journey with you. Starting next week, I will be longarm quilting with Gotham Quilts, in New York City. Their new street level store front is located at 40 W 37th Street in Manhattan. To begin, I will be at their Grand Opening on Sunday, … Continue reading Quilting at Gotham Quilts
Today is bright and blustery in New Jersey, and temperatures have been falling a surprising amount. I need no further excuse to stay inside and sew all day. Rather than selfish sewing today, I am piecing some blocks to honor our veterans. They will be put together into a Quilt of Valor for my local … Continue reading Veterans Day Stitching
Busy, busy - I did three pieces for Quilts of Valor this month. I'm really enjoying working with my local group. This one was a rare piece where I was able to come up with a quilting design that went from edge to edge with no thread breaks. The longarm gods smiled down upon me, … Continue reading Quilts of Valor – October
I was surprised when I went through my photos and saw how many quilts I have finished this month. It is so much fun to get to work with all of these different quilters. This is Glam Clam, quilted for Gotham Quilts. Andrea pieced it using an acrylic template. I may have picked them up … Continue reading Client Quilting – October
