Rainy day here today but I think you can get an idea of the fabrics on this Christmas table runner I designed. It is simple but festive. The hollies, berries, bows and ribbons were appliqued using Aurifil monofilament and a very small (free motion) zig zag stitch. I pieced the gift boxes making sure the lid extended beyond the box. Here is the runner in all its glory, though the colors on this picture are not accurate. If you like this runner, click here to download the free pattern … [Read more...] about Xmas Gifts Runner
Knitted Beanie
Reversible Beanie. Pieced Brain. Design by Sarah Penderson. There is not a lot of sewing going on in my studio right now as I am swamped writing quilt patterns. However, knitting has helped me relax or occupied the early (really early!) morning hours when I cannot sleep. I finished this beanie over the weekend and have already mailed it to my niece. The yarn is Deborah Norville's Everyday collection by Premier Yarns - I love it because it is very soft and easy to work with. I also like … [Read more...] about Knitted Beanie
Stroll in Venice quilt
Here is my newest pattern designed for Timeless Treasures and their batiks collection Tonga Passion Fruit by Judy and Judel Niemeyer. It is called Stroll in Venice - you can download it for free from their site. Stroll in Venice is reminiscent of Italian tiles with surprising designs. The Diamond in the Square blocks feature my favorite fabrics from that collection. Timeless Treasures batiks have amazing texture and colors, and I often cringe when my rotary cutter gets closer to … [Read more...] about Stroll in Venice quilt
Flannel Chevron Quilt
This king size quilt is finally finished! The pattern is called Crooked Path (fat quarter friendly!) from the book "Oh Sew Cozy Flannel Quilts" by Lynette Jensen (I found it here). Click here to see my original post when I was getting ready to begin this project. The quilt top was pieced very fast but remained folded inside the closet in my quilt studio for more than two years, awaiting my courage to quilt it in my Bernina. It never happened. Two months ago I made the smart decision to send it … [Read more...] about Flannel Chevron Quilt
Jolly Bar Winner
Happy Monday! Here is the winner who will get a Jolly Bar precut and The Jolly Bar Book, courtesy of Fat Quarter Shop: GranChrisNovember 16, 2016 at 11:59 PM I guess a D9P is a favorite but I mix it up. I really like the 3 Dudes strip quilt pattern. I will email you soon to get your coordinates. Thanks to all who left comments - great ideas for quick quilts! I hope you have a wonderful day, hopefully stitching something fun. … [Read more...] about Jolly Bar Winner
Free pattern and Giveaway
Guys, I am in love with this simple quilt. I did not want to wait until it was quilted to show it to you! I am calling it Candy Crush because I have major crush on it. I used a Fresh Air Jolly Bar® by American Jane fabrics for Moda Fabrics from Fat Quarter Shop. These 10" x 5" precuts, only available from Fat Quarter Shop, are perfect for a quick quilt or you can cut them and use them in blocks. I wanted to show the fabrics in their full glory, though... I did not decide on fabric … [Read more...] about Free pattern and Giveaway