I am back from Brazil! It is quite possible that my return so upset the Brazilians that we lost the World Cup... This is all I will say about that disaster. Now, for the good news: Fat Quarter Shop is having a sale on all Moda fabrics: 25% until July 18. Sewing has been but a dream the past few weeks. The next best thing is to buy fabrics for my stash! So, I am heading over there to get some goodies. Just thought you would like to know! Have a great day, … [Read more...] about Fabric sale!
English Paper Piecing
When I travel I like to bring with me two or three projects to work on during downtime. For this trip (I am in Brazil visiting family) I am knitting socks, a scarf, and doing English paper piecing. When I don't feel like knitting, I can hand sew. English paper piecing is ideal for using scraps of fabric, which can be conveniently packed in small bags for traveling. As usual with English Paper Piecing for me, I have no idea what I will do when I have all the pieces prepared. I spent some time … [Read more...] about English Paper Piecing
Stack, Shuffle, and Slide
This quilt is so beautiful! The colors, the mosaic look... It is called "Shattered" by Karla Alexander, published in her newest book Stack, Shuffle, and Slide. You must have seen this before: stack your fabric layers, cut them in a particular way, then shuffle the pieces so no block looks the same... Karla sewed thin strips to each piece to give it the 'shattered' look once blocks are put together. Each block measures 21 inches. The instructions and diagrams are very detailed and easy to … [Read more...] about Stack, Shuffle, and Slide
Knitted afghan finished! Great way to join the blocks…
I finished my first knitted afghan! Happy day! I omitted one knitted block because there was no room for it. The blue rectangle sort of complicated the layout but I was determined to make it a part of the afghan. Luckily, I had two blocks (crochet) that fit after some fudging. Many years ago I bought yarn to crochet these blocks and make an afghan. However, the blocks were soooo time consuming! First you crochet a strip from each color, than you weave the strips, pin them and crochet the … [Read more...] about Knitted afghan finished! Great way to join the blocks…
Fabulously Fast Quilts
I don't know about you, but Summer for me is busier than Christmas as I seem to have time for everything except for quilting. The boys are home all the time which means there is no way I can create something out of the blue. However, I still want to quilt. That is when I look for projects that are fast to put together. If your Summer is anything like mine, this book may help you: Fabulously Fast Quilts by Amy Smart. All 12 patterns are beautiful, fast to assemble, and will definitely quench … [Read more...] about Fabulously Fast Quilts
Quick Laptop sleeve tutorial
My laptop has a brand new 'house'! I made this sleeve knowing I will be traveling soon. Sure, I could have bought one but... could I have found one with such cool pattern? The 13-inch laptop fits in easily. Then, I can put it in my carry-on bag without worrying it will be damaged. I made a tutorial for you. It comes together so quickly that you may be tempted to make a few to give to family and friends as gifts. Let them choose the fabrics, too! Here is what you will need: Shell fabric - 16 … [Read more...] about Quick Laptop sleeve tutorial