cf Mini QAL #3: Using An Accent. How did last week go for you? Did you like the two-tone challenge? I really did. In fact, I kind of like the idea of my project from the week being a jumping off ...
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Aerial Grove in Liberty and Chambray.
I finished this guy. Finally. And it was fun. Here's a look at my Aerial Grove in Liberty and chambray that I started a little while ago (107 weeks according to Instagram) ... with status updates ...
Facing East Quilt in Euclid.
Here's a new Facing East Quilt in Euclid. Even though my new fabric collection Euclid is printed on Essex (and I've been making tons of garments and accessories with it), you can still use it ...
Everglade Quilt Shams
I seem to have a thing with pillow shams, which was certainly noticeable after finishing up these 3 Everglade Quilt shams that I eagerly made and used in my booth at Spring Quilt Market. (For anyone ...
Adventures on YouTube.
Lately, I've been taking on some new things...like my most recent adventures on YouTube as of this morning. (Super super hot off the press...) Warning: I still don't have much of a clue what ...
Scrappy Collection and Liberty Aerial Grove Quilts.
Something about the New Year has had a positive influence on getting some WIPs back into rotation. My Scrappy Collection and Liberty Aerial Grove quilts are two of my favorites. Both of these are ...
New Widescreen Colors
Good news, there are three new Widescreen colors. Widescreen is one of my extra-wide fabrics with Robert Kaufman. At 108"-wide, they make backing a quilt super easy. First up is a warm ...
Everglade Pincushions and some Carkai Cards.
When it comes to pincushion making, I have a hard time making just one... Gift sewing is upon us. And even though I can't always promise punctuality with my gifting, I am a big proponent of the ...
QuiltCon West.
Hi hi! Well tomorrow (June 25, 10am EST) registration opens for QuiltCon West. Because of that, I thought I'd share the three classes that I'll be teaching. It should be fun! + 632 Facing East . ...
Recently in visuals: June 22, 2015.
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Recent workshops in Colorado and Virginia.
Update on the teaching front: I've had some really great students. Here are pics from some of my recent workshops. + Aerial Grove (from Savor Each Stitch) with the Front Range Modern Quilt ...
Collaboration with Patchwork Threads.
I've been really excited about my collaboration with Patchwork Threads, which was just announced at QuiltCon. I've always admired their work, and I really enjoy seeing everyone ...
Post QuiltCon update.
Somehow it's March... Is anyone else with me in wondering where February went? (And I guess January too, for that matter.) I'm back and mostly recovered from QuiltCon. It was so much ...
Best of 2014 + a giveaway.
What a year. Here are some highlights as I look ...
Doe Fabric Makes A Couch: Part Two.
After planning, piecing, and quilting the panels for the couch ... it was time to hack them up. To be honest, I was nervous about this step. But I ...
Doe Fabric Makes A Couch: Part One.
Time to talk about my new couch. This was a fun project to think about--and I thought a lot about it! For months. + Base goods acquisition: Finding the ...
Summer Makes: Aerial Grove in a multitude of Kona cottons.
Continuing with what I've been making this summer, next up is another version of Aerial Grove--a project that's in my new book and one that I keep coming back to. I tend to enjoy ...
Big Stitch Coasters Tutorial
These big stitch coasters are one of my favorite quickie projects that get used often around my house. Not only are they a great way to show off some favorite fabrics and/or colors, but they are also ...
Talking about Savor Each Stitch on Modern Sewciety.
Taking 2 weeks off was really fun (and much-needed), but now I'm definitely playing a lot of catch up since getting back. In fact, I'm just now getting to this... I chatted with ...
Spring Quilt Market 2014.
Spring Quilt Market in Pittsburgh was a little over a month ago now (kinda hard to believe!)...which I guess means that it's time to share some photos from it. Better late than never, ...