I create alot of bonus triangles when I prepare a quilt binding. So, my scrap basket is overflowing and it is time to make some quilt blocks! Bonus triangles quickly turn into half square triangle units that can be used in many popular quilt blocks. I showcase some popular classic quilt blocks in my...
Good intentions, weak actions. Seems like the story of my life to start strong and fall by the wayside. I made a good effort at blogging daily for three weeks, but the end of December got extremely busy! Now it's time for a Reflections of 2019 summary post. I want to thank Cheryl Sloboda/Muppin....
"You made that? Wow!" The general public reacts with amazement when they encounter a handmade artist. Each individual has a different origin story. Motivations for various projects may wax and wane but the underlying desire to create is my answer to the question - why do I sew?
Why Quilting?
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Today I want to share my first quilts - the designs that drew me in along with the lessons learned from these early projects. Some of you may know the story of how I started quilting (because my mom opened a fabric store) but I really want to dive into the choices we have when we make a quilt.
Star...
When I am in a fabric store, I feel like Veruca Salt in Willy Wonka's factory, tempted by everything I see. Since I have accumulated quite a stash over fifteen years of quilting, I try to limit purchases to fabric that will be used in a project immediately. But every so often, a quilter finds that ...
