If you are looking for embroidery patterns for beginners, this book is perfect for it. Look at this small embroidered patchwork project I just finished and you will see how you can make it, too! [Edited: July 7, 2020] A while ago I talked about Gail Pan's book "Patchwork Loves Embroidery Too" and my plan to make one of the amazing projects in her book, as it is full of embroidery patterns I love. Well, here it is! This weekend I carved time away from moving preparations (yep, in a few … [Read more...] about Embroidery patterns for beginners and a finished project
Free quilt pattern for the beginner quilter
Happy [snowy] Wednesday! Let's rock this day with a free quilt pattern for the beginner quilter (the blizzard is so crazy my high schooler HAS to stay in bed)! JotDot Quilt 1 finishes at 72" x 84" and the blocks measure 12". It will brighten any room in your home with its charm and colorful palette. I love the textures of this collection - perfect on their own as in the quilt above, or as basics with other fabrics. JotDot Quilt 1 makes all the colors shine through the rings, except... you can … [Read more...] about Free quilt pattern for the beginner quilter
Stitched So Sweet
What a crazy day it is outside: if I look out one window, it is cloudy and gloomy; if I look out the other window, it is sunny! The sunny window is enticing but my office is facing the clouds. So, I decided to look down and through the pages of this gorgeous book by Tracy Souza: Stitched So Sweet - Whimsical Embroidery, Patchwork, and Applique', published by Martingale. Tracy's designs are quick to make featuring easy embroidery designs and patchwork (did you notice the hidden Easter Eggs … [Read more...] about Stitched So Sweet
Free quilt projects for Thanksgiving
Download now these free quilt projects for Thanksgiving, to jazz up your home decor or as gifts for family and friends. [Updated 9/22/2021.] Take a look at these super cute fabrics! I designed this wall hanging for Blank Quilting using the amazing Give Thanks II fabric collection by Bernadette Deming. The quilt measures 52" x 72", the border blocks are simple and easy to make, with machine appliqued corner stars bringing out the stars from the panel. The fabrics are shipping to stores and … [Read more...] about Free quilt projects for Thanksgiving
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Guys, look at what I just found on my desk! Should I have it for breakfast? I begged him not to buy me chocolates. Don't take me wrong: I love chocolates but I have to eat it all. At once! I forgot to say "Don't buy me anything I love to eat like, chocolate, cake, sweets in any form"... but hey, he bought it, not me, so my job is to EAT it. Happy Valentine's Day to all of you... I really love how delicate this print is. Strawberries and flowers always tug at my heart. You may wonder why … [Read more...] about Happy Valentine’s Day!
Winner announced and Fabric Giveaway
Thank you for participating in last week's giveaway! "Easy Layer-Cake Quilts 2" is a great book filled with ideas for quilts with 10" squares, whether you bought them as layer cakes, made your own cakes, or use yardage. We have a winner! Here is the randomizer pick: ***** 1 Set of 1 Unique Number Range: From 1 to 56 Set #1 19 ***** " CeciliaFebruary 6, 2019 at 11:01 AMI mostly buy yardage, but the precuts are hard to resist..." via GIPHY Congratulations, Cecilia! I will email … [Read more...] about Winner announced and Fabric Giveaway