Before you get ready to watch the Eclipse this morning, check out this beauty: Pergola! It is finished and I think it turned out so beautiful! Pergola measures 83" square with each block finishing at 15". The pattern is downloadable as a PDF file from my Etsy store Quilterly. It has lots of diagrams and photographs to help with the construction of the blocks so you can finish your own version in no time at all. I love the chain blocks - they allow plenty of negative space to emphasize the … [Read more...] about Pergola Quilt Pattern
Craftsy’s lowest prices of the year
Guys, I just heard this: Craftsy is having a major sale event with the lowest prices of the year on fabrics, kits, and supplies this weekend only! I will check it out because I "need" supplies to keep me going - you know how it is! Here is the schedule: Starts: Friday, August 18th at 12:01am MSTEnds: Sunday, August 20th at 11:59pm MST There is plenty of time to shop. Guess what I am doing once I press the 'Publish' button to post this? Enjoy your weekend, … [Read more...] about Craftsy’s lowest prices of the year
Origami Pouch
Stop the presses! Look at the pouches I made! They came out so nice - a few more gifts ready for my family in Brazil! They are called Origami Pouch (es) but I am calling them my Sock Monkey Pouches because of the buttons I added. I used this fantastic pattern created by Amy Barickman at Indygo Junction. It is called Origami Pouch because with a few folds you can create a very cool little bag! The pattern is very detailed, super well written, and features lots of diagrams so there is no … [Read more...] about Origami Pouch
Classic Crochet Shawls
My collection of yarn and crochet hooks keeps growing. I have crochet hooks that belonged to grandmothers long gone, metal ones I began crocheting with, others I purchased in the US. If the desire to crochet strikes when I am traveling and I have no supplies, I run to the nearest craft store, get what I need, and the fun starts. I also love that I have the electronic version in my laptop of books with projects I want to try. Armed with a pattern, yarn, and hook I nestle on the couch in my hotel … [Read more...] about Classic Crochet Shawls
Rock Solid WINNER
Good morning to the world of quilters! We have a winner: Pamela ArbourAugust 7, 2017 at 11:53 AM I follow your blog and I can't pick one color even though I tend more toward earth tones. I really liked all of the colors in Solomon's stars. All of the fabrics are luscious. Pamela Arbour won a copy of Rock Solid - 13 Stunning Quilts Made with Kona Cottons by Martingale ,plus 2 fat quarter bundles of Kona Cottons by Fat Quarter Shop! I will send her an email soon to make hers a … [Read more...] about Rock Solid WINNER
Lady of the Lake Blocks
I chose the other fabric for my blocks for Fat Quarter Shop's upcoming pattern called Lady of the Lake. They are looking so pretty! This is the first one. I like that the points of the half square triangles show well, no doubt because of the method we are using for them (see the previous post). I am loving them! So fast to make... Of course, since I have solid fabrics on my mind due to the giveaway going on this week, I can already envision this pattern made with Kona … [Read more...] about Lady of the Lake Blocks