This is one of my favorite wall hangings, and I look at it every time I walk into my studio. I purchased this kit from Rachel T. Pellman from Rachel's of Greenfield (you can find here other kits here), when I met her at a quilt show a few moons ago. Isn't it gorgeous? The pattern is called Wooly Sheep and it measures 13"x15". The kit included all fabrics for the applique, background, back, and binding, batting, buttons, pattern, and templates. It was a breeze to put together. The pattern was … [Read more...] about Wool quilt kit
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Holiday patterns VS Packing
I am supposed to start packing for our upcoming move. Instead, I am going through my recent purchases and trying to decide which pattern to work with first WHEN I am installed in my new studio... These are Easy as Pie by Karen Christensen. They are lovely! I should begin with the Fall Wall Hanging #160. It will look great right at the entrance of the house. Oh... I can tell packing will require an enormous amount of willpower. I need you to inspire me as I go through this process. So, what … [Read more...] about Holiday patterns VS Packing
More quilting books
I don't know about you, but I order books and then walk to the mail box the very next day, hoping that the book fairy rushed my order... What? You've never heard of the book fairy??? :-) These books arrived in the mail just last week: Kim Diehl's Simple Graces (2010), and Simple Traditions (2006). Both feature beautiful patterns for quilts, throw pillows, wall hangings, etc. The projects were executed with tasteful colors, well written instructions, and plenty of details about how they … [Read more...] about More quilting books
Fabric dolls
I am getting the doll itch again... I made this one a while ago and it was as much fun as dressing up a little girl. Some dolls take two or three days to make, depending on how many hours I have available at the time, but they are worth it. I prefer to stuff them very firm, and like to paint on the shoes and facial features. Plain beige Kona muslim is my fabric of choice for the body, and since I do not make primitive dolls, I stay away from the tea-dyed variety. When I start them, I have an … [Read more...] about Fabric dolls
How do I know how much fabric to buy?
I found these beauties at Serendipity in Dagsboro, DE: Home of Christmas, by Stof. Rich shades of cream, grey, rusty brown, with golden outlines and dots... I am seriously considering another trip to the store to purchase more fabric! I am often reminded of the question which plagues most quilters, particularly beginners: How much should I buy of each fabric when I don't have a project in mind for them yet? During the early years of my fabric addiction, I used to buy a minimum of 2 yards … [Read more...] about How do I know how much fabric to buy?
Serendipity Quilt Store
Yesterday, the sun was shy at first, letting the clouds fool us into thinking we'd better change our plans for the day. Before I could even think about alternate activities, boys and husband were already at the beach. Realizing this would be my only opportunity, I quickly left to visit my favorite quilt store in Delaware: Serendipity. For the last two years, I have been following their adventures as they built and finally moved into a new location in September 2011, just a hop and a skip away … [Read more...] about Serendipity Quilt Store