Yeah, maybe I am crazy but I wanted to show you this table runner I just finished. I had these Christmas panels which I did not want to cut. So... I stitched the panels together, assembled the sandwich and went to work. I was really in the mood to FMQ but it took me hours and hours to do the stipple around the blocks with the tiny motif. I used larger stipple inside each block and put the hollies on each corner. I did not draw the leaves, just FMQed them as I went along. The table … [Read more...] about Xmas in April
Easy label for quilts
Today my son Christopher is turning 15. You read my post about the mini quilt I made for him (click here to see the post). What I did not share with you is how I labeled this beauty: This is an iron-on patch made by STKR.IT. You may have used this on scrapbook projects, but you will love it on your quilted projects. I don't know about you, but when I bind a project, I am ready to be done with it. Wait, now I have to sew on (or finish stitching if I stitched two sides of it at the same time as … [Read more...] about Easy label for quilts
My little paper pieced gem
When I start paper piecing I get this urge to keep moving from one project to another. My last one was playing with "fabric saucers" (click here for details). Today I finished the mini quilt pictured above (I haven't had a chance to go get a proper hanger for it yet!). I think it turned out super cool... This pattern is called Serenity and I got it from the book Little Gems by Connie Kauffman. Here is Connie's original version of this pattern: (Photo by Brent Kane for Martingale) Isn't it … [Read more...] about My little paper pieced gem
Pattern published on Quilter’s World Magazine
Have you seen this special issue of Quilter's World? Beautiful mug rugs, table runners, wall hangings and bed quilts by very creative designers. However, the highlight for me is that one of my projects is in this magazine! (Photograph by Matthew Owen for Quilter's World) This wall hanging is in chapter 2 - Projects for a Rainy Day - and it is called "Spring is Here!" It is a quick to make project featuring wool applique and embroidery. I quilted around the applique pieces using … [Read more...] about Pattern published on Quilter’s World Magazine
Sew Pretty Blog Hop
I am delighted to participate in the month-long Sew Pretty for Little Girls Blog Hop being hosted by Stitch Craft Create. This blog hop is all about sewing for little girls, focusing on the wonderful patterns in Alice Garrett's upcoming book Sew Pretty for Little Girls (Little Lady Liberty in the UK). All the projects in her book are made using Liberty Art Fabrics. I had never heard of Liberty Art Fabrics before - they are beautiful! Take a look at some of the gorgeous fabrics: Can you … [Read more...] about Sew Pretty Blog Hop
Fabric Saucer
You guys have been making mug rugs for a while now, but I hadn't yet wanted to make one until this week. I saw a pattern for a paper-pieced plate, or saucer, in a book and I new right there and then I had to make one. Or four... If it weren't for all the interruptions I had yesterday, I would have finished them a lot quicker, and would have made some more. Paper-piecing has an addictive effect on me - once I get over the first block I do not want to stop making them! I used a lot of my … [Read more...] about Fabric Saucer