Happy Monday, everyone! It is snowing here in Utah but I can't complain because those of you who live on the East Coast and Midwest have been seeing white for weeks, right? I am adding color to at least one person's day. Here is the winner of the Layer Cake Giveaway sponsored by Fat Quarter Shop: Research Randomizer Results 1 Set of 1 Unique Numbers Per SetRange: From 1 to 286 -- Unsorted Set #1: 193 Barbara O.February 25, 2015 at 8:52 … [Read more...] about Giveaway Winner
Layer Cake Giveaway
It is celebration time! February marks the third anniversary of this blog. It seems it was just yesterday that I decided to connect with others as a blogger, to share with you my projects, the books I love, and tutorials for cool quilt and craft projects. I am so happy I did. I am learning so much from all of you, having fun reading your blogs and seeing your projects, and participating in blog hops. I am also really excited about this year's City Girl Sew Along (stay tuned for this week's show … [Read more...] about Layer Cake Giveaway
Sew a Modern Home
You must have noticed that I like to review quilting books. To be featured on my blog a book must generally contain projects that are intriguing due to their design (interesting play between block and color, intricate [or very simple!] composition, etc), which might present a different take on a traditional block or quilt design, or which demonstrate new techniques or trends. I've just found a great quilt book with amazing contemporary quilt designs for every room of your home. True to the … [Read more...] about Sew a Modern Home
Vintage Baby
My latest wall hanging is a bit of a departure from the ones I usually make as it is wider than longer. But I really like how it turned out! It measures 27-1/2" x 15-1/2", has a flannel backing, and the applique ducks were inspired by one of the prints I used on the center block. After joining the bow tie blocks I added a narrow white border, then a wider yellow border, still not knowing how it would look like in the end. That is when the idea of the ducks came along. I dug deep (I mean, … [Read more...] about Vintage Baby
Free motion quilting for beginners
I have always quilted my projects using my Bernina machine. At first I relied solely on the walking foot. In time I got more confident and used the stitch regulator. Nowadays, I use the darning foot most of the time. Although practice has made free motion quilting easier for me (not many feathers yet!), I still buy books or take classes on free motion quilting whenever possible. If you want to start quilting your own projects but are afraid to give it a try, I just got this book for review … [Read more...] about Free motion quilting for beginners
Noah’s Ark Baby Quilt
It has been two years in the making, but I finally finished the Noah's Ark quilt for my grandson Nicholas. I am doing the happy dance today! Best of all, I will get to see him holding it as they are on their way to visit us from California. Yes! You have been very patient with me as I slowly embroidered each block... The blocks were pre-stamped for embroidery, made by JDNA in St. Louis, USA. The pattern name is Noah's Ark. I had to wash the quilt as soon as it was completed to ensure all the … [Read more...] about Noah’s Ark Baby Quilt