This is Around the Fireplace Christmas quilt, my quilt just published in the November 2019 issue of the American Quilter magazine. The palette is definitely seasonal but its allure is timeless, in my humble opinion... All photos by American Quilter magazine. Used with permission. It measures 59" x 59" and the blocks finish at 12". A perfect throw or lap quilt size, with robins, plaids, checks, and applique', this is already decorating my home! Yeah, I know, I have Christmas stuff around … [Read more...] about Around the Fireplace Christmas quilt
How to make a quilted wall hanging
Happy Friday, quilty friends everywhere! This week has flown by and I got a lot done, including the quilting and binding of this wall hanging I made for my grandsons. It began with my need to test the snowball blocks for an upcoming pattern. So, I decided to show you how to make a quilted wall hanging and made a tutorial. [Edited June 13, 2020] Upon opening a random fabric drawer I saw these fabrics (Trekking collection, remnants from a project I made for Michael Miller for last year's … [Read more...] about How to make a quilted wall hanging
Star quilt block: it only looks difficult
Do you know those times when you are looking for a different quilt block for your project, you find one then go: Nah, too difficult? Well, I found the ultimate star quilt block because it only looks difficult but is so easy to make! [Edited: June 14, 2020] How do you like my star block? I had been looking for a cool star block for a quilt my friends Deb, Lisa, and I are working on and was so happy when I found this one! It is beautiful and, surprise, it is super easy to make! I made … [Read more...] about Star quilt block: it only looks difficult
Diamond Art project: easy and done!
My friends and I are always looking for craft projects we can make to spruce up our home decor or to give as gifts. Why? Because we enjoy making them and the recipients love getting them - it is a win-win! Diamond Art projects fit the bill to a T! [Edited: June 14, 2020] I had such a relaxing time working on it. At times listening to an audiobook, at times listening to music, my mind wandered while I was adding each diamond to the background. I show on this post how I worked on it. … [Read more...] about Diamond Art project: easy and done!
Diamonds are a crafter’s best friend.
I am dreaming of a pair of diamond stud earrings. Nope, not the kind you make but the kind you get as a gift from, say, your husband! I can dream, can't I? Speaking of diamonds, let me tell you why I think that diamonds are a crafter's best friend. [Edited June 6, 2020] I mean it! Look at this gorgeous work - mine will look like this when it is completed. While listening to an audiobook or staying near my family as they play cards or watch TV, I fill this 'paint by number' canvas … [Read more...] about Diamonds are a crafter’s best friend.
Giveaway Winner and other musings
Good Monday, everyone! My friends at Research Randomizer helped me find the winner of Gail Pan's book Changing Seasons: ***Susan L.September 20, 2019 at 3:30 AMThis book looks great! I'd love to make some of these projects! Our daughter is here from out of state, so our weekend will be spent catching up with her.*** Congratulations, Susan! I hope you enjoyed the weekend with your daughter. I bet she may be one of the recipients of the projects you will make from the book. I will contact … [Read more...] about Giveaway Winner and other musings