I love to start a quilt from a random block, and build from there. This time I will try to place pieced borders all around this star block we worked on in a QuiltSmart class. I have already added simple borders all around with another black and leafy green print. I went back to the store and got more of the black, but they did not have the green fabric. I may have fabrics in my stash that will work, although my guess is that I will keep to variations of these two colors. Next step is to figure … [Read more...] about Medallion
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Giveaway Winner
Chiska won the fat quarters bundle for our March contest. Congratulations, Chiska! … [Read more...] about Giveaway Winner
What fishermen and quilters have in common
While my husband and I were away last weekend, my oldest son Michael took Chris and Ryan fishing. This picture of Ryan against the mountainous background gave me an idea for another landscape quilt, until I noticed the open-mouthed catfish, struggling, right before Ryan sent him back into the lake water and saw it swim away. Will definitely have to edit the catfish and the fashionable glove out of this picture for the quilt. As a result of this fishing trip, Ryan has spent about $70 at Walmart, … [Read more...] about What fishermen and quilters have in common
Fat quarter giveaway
Fellow quilters: time is running out on the fat quarter giveaway. Just write something about the person (or persons) who inspired you to become a quilter. The winner will get a cool bundle of fat quarters from the Romance collection by Willowberry Lane for Henry Glass & Co, just in time for Easter. Start typing! … [Read more...] about Fat quarter giveaway
Storage for Projects
My projects-in-progress are usually stored in zippered plastic bags. However, the other day I found these awesome plastic boxes at Walmart for under $4.00 a piece. A bargain! At 15" x 11 1/2" x 3 1/4", they are the right size for storing fabrics, patterns, and everything else for your project, as well as for temporary storage of sewing items you will be using during a retreat. I bought three of them, but am going back for more, as they stack well. Oh... my studio is getting so … [Read more...] about Storage for Projects
Chatting with our Quilting Idols
As I read patterns, collect quilt books, thumb through quilt magazines, and go hunting for the newest fabric collection, I often wonder about the lives of the authors, designers, and quilt store owners. What prompted them to start quilting? How did they go from quilters to entrepreneurs? So, I decided to find out by interviewing them. The result is the newest page on this blog, Meet Leading Quilters [I renamed it Meet the Masters recently!]. It takes a little bit of time to be able to complete … [Read more...] about Chatting with our Quilting Idols