Fellow quilters: time is running out on the fat quarter giveaway. Just write something about the person (or persons) who inspired you to become a quilter. The winner will get a cool bundle of fat quarters from the Romance collection by Willowberry Lane for Henry Glass & Co, just in time for Easter. Start typing! … [Read more...] about Fat quarter giveaway
Storage for Projects
My projects-in-progress are usually stored in zippered plastic bags. However, the other day I found these awesome plastic boxes at Walmart for under $4.00 a piece. A bargain! At 15" x 11 1/2" x 3 1/4", they are the right size for storing fabrics, patterns, and everything else for your project, as well as for temporary storage of sewing items you will be using during a retreat. I bought three of them, but am going back for more, as they stack well. Oh... my studio is getting so … [Read more...] about Storage for Projects
Paper Piecing Tutorial
This Paper-piecing tutorial is so easy to follow! With paper piecing, you can create amazing blocks or borders for your quilts! [Updated 01/08/2024] I LOVE Carol Doak's 300 Paper-Pieced Quilt Blocks (I found it here)! It has tons of wonderful blocks, and the possibilities are infinite. The book comes with a CD so you can print the blocks you like when you are ready to start your project. I usually print a few blocks, then cut and paste them onto a page so I can get as many blocks as … [Read more...] about Paper Piecing Tutorial
Chatting with our Quilting Idols
As I read patterns, collect quilt books, thumb through quilt magazines, and go hunting for the newest fabric collection, I often wonder about the lives of the authors, designers, and quilt store owners. What prompted them to start quilting? How did they go from quilters to entrepreneurs? So, I decided to find out by interviewing them. The result is the newest page on this blog, Meet Leading Quilters [I renamed it Meet the Masters recently!]. It takes a little bit of time to be able to complete … [Read more...] about Chatting with our Quilting Idols
Inspired by Nature
I took this picture during my last trip to San Diego. This seal was posing for me for a very long time... He is destined to become the subject of one of my upcoming art quilts. After dinner and dessert, I sort of feel (and probably look) like him right now. Should I call the art quilt 'self-portrait'??? … [Read more...] about Inspired by Nature
Easter Bunny
Easter is just around the corner. As I was wondering what Easter-related project I would do this year, I came across the picture of this bunny I made last year, based on a pattern I purchased at the Handmaiden in Sandy, Utah, across the street from Quilts, Etc. My mother loved it, so it now lives in Brazil with her. I am tempted to make more bunnies for this Easter - perhaps a decoration for the front door or a banner. Whatever I decide to do, I will share a picture with you. What are you … [Read more...] about Easter Bunny