Modern quilt teacher and patterns
The Aussie quilting industry keeps popping out fabulous new books! Today I get to share Zakka Home, the second book by Sedef Imer from Down Grapevine Lane, and as you’d expect from her, it’s just gorgeous! Inside, you’ll find 19 projects, ranging from sashiko coasters to tea towels to cushions to quilts. I love the variety of projects to choose from!… Read More
Do you have the serendipitous occasion where you need to make a new baby quilt, and the perfect quilt pattern crosses your path? That’s exactly what happened here – Christa asked me to join her blog hop to celebrate Machine Quilting With Style and make Pearl Gray, right when I needed to make a quilt for my sister’s new baby…. Read More
We’re now halfway through The Bee Hive! And we’re starting to see some finished quilts and quilt tops come through, which is pretty exciting! Violet has made this stunning Wanta Fanta quilt top Christy made a Christmas-themed Tic Tac Toe quilt with her swarm. @greatbritten66 has finished her Wanta Fanta quilt and is currently quilting it. Ann added some dashing… Read More
I have long desired to play with Oakshott fabrics, and I’m so excited that time has finally come! I was sent this 10 inch square pack of the new Colourshott range (31-57) to play with, and it has a such a beautiful range of colours! When I first saw them, I was immediately inspired by the different “mood palettes” contained… Read More
I’ve made a few bags over the last couple of years – mostly simple tote bags, way too many drawstring bags for Japanese preschool, and only one “real bag” with a recessed zipper to close it up. This week, I braved up and tried a gorgeous pattern that required some more bag-making skills, like an inset zipper and adjustable handles… Read More
When my witty and talented friend Laura asked if I’d be willing to help spread the news of her brand new quilt pattern Plum Crazy, I of course said yes! I’ve never met her in person, but she’s one of those people that I know I would have made good friends with even if we didn’t share this quilting passion… Read More
When the Fat Quarter Shop contacted me about joining this blog hop, they asked us to try something new and different with our sewing – us quilters should try something different like bags or garments. And that was my plan! A new dress for me, but as you know, I hurt my shoulder earlier this month, just after my Cotton… Read More
I’ve been sharing some progress pictures of this pillow cover on Instagram over the past week, as I’ve has some fun experimenting and trying out some new free motion quilting. It is seriously so much fun gettin’ my FMQ on for a small project like this! No giant roll of quilt to drag around… But that’s not the point of… Read More
It’s a very special Sew Cute Tuesday this week! One of our loyal Sew Cute party members, Soma from Whims And Fancies (home of the Doctor Who paper pieced blocks!), is hosting a College Days blog hop full of 10″ blocks perfect for the graduates in our midst. She asked if I would like to join in to design and… Read More
I was so excited when Melissa asked me if I’d like to join in the Cushion For Christmas blog hop – just the boot up my butt I needed to start my Christmas sewing! And I’m just as excited to share with you my flat ruffle pillow tutorial. No gathering, no elastic, no nothing needed for this textural ruffle cushion… Read More