Modern quilt teacher and patterns
Wow, did you guys make it hard to pick just 3 star projects to share or what?! And as per a few requests, I will let you know on the final Tuesday of the month what the next month’s theme will be! Lisa paper-pieced this beautiful star block and made it into a tote bag. I just love the colours,… Read More
It’s potentially time for my fabric fast to draw to an end. I’m very proud for having lasted over 4 months all up should I do end up clicking that Checkout button! Yes, my fabric fast has allowed me to buy solids, backings and bindings as needed, but those are used up straight away, and the time is coming for… Read More
It’s been a while since my last blogging series of tips and tricks, so let’s have a bit of spring clean of our blogs with a series of weekly challenges to help improve your blogging! I’ll be sharing a few points about ways to improve your blogging skills and give you a challenge to try out for the next week,… Read More
Alisa was one of my Bright Sky quilt testers and made this beautiful full-size quilt. Living in Taiwan, she can only get quilt rulers and such in centimetres, meaning she had to do a fair bit of math to make her quilt! So she decided to give it another go, this time using the inch measurements and literally using centimetres… Read More
Before we get to showing off your work from last week, I wanted to share some quick sponsor news. These wonderful businesses support this blog and they mean that I can devote the time that I do to this blog! You can get 20% off your next order at the Fat Quarter Shop using the code thanku4 until April 3!… Read More
I believe this is my second-to-last set of Japanese preschool bags! This order included 2 massive bags with 4cm gussets, which I interpreted to mean boxed corners measuring 4cm from the corner. The finished size is 40cm x 58cm! One for my friend’s daughter, another for her son. I got to go shopping for these fabrics, which certainly adds more… Read More
I’m in the midst of finishing off my final Japanese preschool orders, which includes another futon (doona) cover. Hence the snaps! After these, I’ve only got my daughter’s bags to do. The end is near! Voting is now open for the Viewers’ Choice award in the Radiant Orchid Quilt Challenge – I’m #27 in the Quilts category if you feel… Read More
Welcome to Sew Cute Tuesday, the place to show off your latest sewing and stitching and yarning projects! I’ve been bogged down in Japanese preschool sewing for friends, with the last set due this Wednesday. Then it will finally be my daughter’s turn for her bags! Cora is hosting a Super Mario BOM and it starts off with the centre… Read More
This is the modern age of quilting, yo! We love blogging, sharing on Instagram, and don’t forget fabric shopping online! But there are also techy stuff to help you actually quilt! And while I love my Electric Quilt 7, these are three free quilt technology resources that anyone can use! Play Crafts Palette Builder I love Anne’s Palette Builder for… Read More
Just wanted to remind you that there’s less than 24 hours to get Bright Sky for the introductory sale price. Thank you so much to those who have already bought it, I can’t wait to see your quilts!!