Whew. This week was a slow re-entry back into being home in my studio, topped off by a vaccination on Friday which has knocked me out for a couple of days. I'm glad I'm all up to date, and I hope I don't have to get multiple COVID vaccinations next year. Here's my weekly update … Continue reading Weekly Update, October 28
I have been late to jump on the bowl cozy bandwagon. When AccuQuilt offered me to opportunity to make samples of the new small bowl cozy and write pattern for this die release I decided to give it a try. In one afternoon I whipped up 10 of these little guys. They are cute and … Continue reading Small Bowl Cozies with AccuQuilt
This week has been all about having fun. Monday and Tuesday I worked, and then it was off to play with my husband and oldest son, who is visiting us in Florida this week. Make sure you spend time having fun. I enjoy working, but I forget that there are fun things to do outside … Continue reading Weekly Update, October 22
Earlier this year I found out that AccuQuilt would be releasing a penguin die. I was near hysteria. I immediately shot off an email pitching some kind of wool appliqué, and we decided a Christmas stocking would be just right. So, I present to you, my penguin Christmas stockings with wool appliqué. You can download … Continue reading Penguin Christmas Stockings
Remember the Turn of the Century Quilt I put together to show off Andover Fabric's full collection of Century Solids? Well, the pattern is now available on their website! It is totally free to download. You can go get yourself a copy of Turn of the Century here. I'm so excited that it is available … Continue reading Turn of the Century Quilt
My goodness, I've had a lot going on this week. I'm not even sure where to start. Here is my weekly update for October 15. Where in the world is Jen? I'm in Florida this week, enjoying our last short visit to our new condo until we come down for the winter. We were concerned … Continue reading Weekly Update, October 15
Okay. We all know the drill around here, right? When someone mentions some sewing thing I have never heard of, there is a better than average chance that I will drop everything and explore it. Biscornu, my friends. If you know what these are, drop me a line, and explain why you haven't told me … Continue reading Biscornu, Oh My!
This week has had a little bit of everything. Lectures, quilt show judging, packing, and quilting! Here is my weekly update for October 7. Trunk Show On Sunday I drove down to my old quilt guild, Rebecca's Reel Quilters, in Middletown, NJ. I did a trunk show for them, showing off 3 large suitcases full … Continue reading Weekly Update, October 7
I'm totally obsessed with the paper doll mustaches included on Screamin' Sicilian frozen pizza, and stick them right in my nose, to the disgust of my entire family. Have you ever felt Imposter Syndrome? It was described in the 1970's by two psychologists as high achievers being unable to internalize and accept success, instead attributing … Continue reading Imposter Syndrome
Hey! I'm so excited to share this quilt I designed for AccuQuilt! I used the brand new Star of the East BOB die and combined it with the Glorified Nine Patch BOB. Combining blocks from these premium dies is always fun. I'm kind of tapped out on quilt names, so I've cleverly combined the two … Continue reading Glorified Star of The East
