Last Saturday night I went to bed at 9:30 pm and woke up promptly at 12:30 am. After staying in bed for 30 minutes trying to go back to sleep, I realized my only option was to get up and go do something without waking up the rest of the household. Toby, the dog, looked up as I walked into the family room as if to say: Not again! Yes, again I can't sleep. The two latest books I received from Martingale for review were standing guard at the coffee table, and I needed no further … [Read more...] about Rectangular quilt blocks
Pumpkins and Patches
Happy Monday, everyone! Hoffman Fabrics is shipping to stores their gorgeous screen print line of fall fabrics called "Falling for You". Pumpkin and Patches is the pattern I designed for them featuring Ivory or Black background. The quilt finishes at 49" x 49", a perfect size for a wall hanging or table topper. The fabric combinations make it a perfect project to adorn your home all the way to Thanksgiving. The pattern is available for free download from their site. "Falling for You" … [Read more...] about Pumpkins and Patches
Cubes and Lines
[Edited to include more information on Marci's book.] I just realized I finished this quilt in the beginning of January but never shared it with you. So I give you First Steps. I based this wall hanging on Marci Baker’s Hollow Cube, Too design (more information here). The design was suggested to me by someone else after I worked on many variations using the hollow cubes. It was not easy to make, to be sure, yet the resulting quilt looks great. The cubes are much larger than in her pattern, so I … [Read more...] about Cubes and Lines
Knitted Scarves
Last year I knitted a lot of beanies (here is one). This winter I chose to knit scarves with these three done and the fourth one mid-way to completion. Although these two were made from the same pattern, changing the yarn produces a totally different effect. Love it! These two measure 60" in length each. The texture of this one is amazing. It measures about 64" in length. This is the one I am working on right now, a little bit at a time because I have been very tired at night to do … [Read more...] about Knitted Scarves
Bella Solids Skill Builder
Welcome back to the Bella Skill Builder Sew Along, hosted by Fat Quarter Shop! This month we are working on blocks 3A and 3B: pineapple blocks. I have never made them before so this was a treat for me. Here they are: These are my four large blocks (10-1/2" square). Looking good for a first-timer! These are my three smaller ones (8-1/2" square). It took me 4.5 hours to make these seven blocks because I was a newbie to them, as well as it was my first time using the Creative … [Read more...] about Bella Solids Skill Builder
Spring Table Runner
Photo by Matthew Owen for Annie's Publishing. Used with permission. This pattern of mine, called Tea Time, was just published in the Quilter's World Summer 2017 edition by Annie's Publishing. It has such happy colors! Three 12" blocks with sashing and border, plus well selected fabrics, make is a quick project. This pattern is great for showcasing special fabrics if you use solid fabrics on the blocks except the center. It would also look great with novelty prints so it can be customized for … [Read more...] about Spring Table Runner