Island Batik challenged their Ambassadors this month to make a quilt inspired by a vintage piece. For my vintage inspiration piece I chose this dresden plate block. I have had the block since I was a teenager, along with a few other less inspiring pieces. It was never quilted, although it does appear to have … Continue reading Vintage to Modern with Island Batik
I've gotten a little off track with this project since the first month. I've pieced all four main blocks, and three are attached to their backing and batting. Only two are complete, with the sashing corners tacked down. All should be finished today, as long as the puppy and laundry allow it. Block 5: Caroline … Continue reading Katja Marek – February blocks
I've decided to start a new handwork project in the new year. I have things to finish, but I've been flipping through my copy of "The New Hexagon" by Katja Marek since last Christmas. I've been lurking on Katja's Millefiori quilt along page, but I haven't started anything. That particular quilt doesn't call to me. … Continue reading Katja Marek's "Quilt with Me"
