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
Penguin Christmas Stockings
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
Turn of the Century Quilt
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
Weekly Update, October 15
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
Biscornu, Oh My!
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!
Weekly Update, October 7
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
Imposter Syndrome
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
Glorified Star of The East
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
Weekly Update, Sept 30
Another week has gone by, and I'm a little shocked to be honest. Here's my weekly update for the week ending Sept 30. Mobius Radial Sunday I spent the day enjoying a virtual class with Audrey Esarey of Cotton and Bourbon. OMG. She was so good. Class was packed with info on paper piecing, partial … Continue reading Weekly Update, Sept 30
Butterfly Messenger Bag
This week I've been busily working on making a butterfly messenger bag, using the Victoria collection by Blank Quilting Corporation. The Jaftex Ambassadors were offered the opportunity to make a project using a pattern from Patterns by Annie, and I chose to make MJ's Messenger bag. I was planning to make it for my son … Continue reading Butterfly Messenger Bag