I think it is cool how in the US Christmas is such a big production, while the New Year's celebration is not so much. Growing up, we had big parties for both occasions yet I noticed that, like here, my family and friends in Brazil are opting for travel or a quiet evening instead of the blast-off parties into the new year. One thing we all do is to wrap a bunch of gifts. Read on for some ideas on how to wrap Christmas gifts and a giveaway. [Edited June 6, 2020] The Christmas craziness is … [Read more...] about How to wrap Christmas gifts and a giveaway
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Make a Thanksgiving Quilt with pineapples
This year I will greet my family on Thanksgiving with a different Thanksgiving quilt: the pineapple one. Long regarded as a symbol of Welcome, it will be a perfect, bright, unexpected way to remind them our house is THE place to be! How would you like to make a Thanksgiving Quilt with pineapples? [Edited May 21, 2020.] This is a UFO project in the making since 2013 - the pineapple blocks are made of strips of fabrics collected from a group of friends after we traveled to Hawaii in … [Read more...] about Make a Thanksgiving Quilt with pineapples
Free quilt pattern with stitch and flip blocks
I returned home from Quilt Market in Houston last night, exhausted and energized at the same time. My feet are still recovering from having walked the enormous convention center time and time again as I met with current clients, forged new relationships, and visited with old and new friends. But, I want to post this Free quilt pattern with stitch and flip blocks. [Edited May 21, 2020.] This is my design for the upcoming Blank Quilting collection Aziza. Love those colors and textures! The Aziza … [Read more...] about Free quilt pattern with stitch and flip blocks
Diamond Art for Christmas: fast and fun gift
If you are like me, you have a long list of Christmas gifts to make before the Holidays. I am always looking for ideas... I found I can make a fast and fun Christmas gift using Diamond Art. [Edited June 6, 2020] You know what happens when you discover a new craft that is fun, easy, beautiful, and fast and you can't stop making it? Well, that is me right now with Diamond Art. I finished the Snowman (Leisure Arts sold out of them, but you can still find them at Amazon if … [Read more...] about Diamond Art for Christmas: fast and fun gift
Quilted Wall Hangings for home decor
Our mountains here in Utah are already capped with snow - a gorgeous sight! It is difficult to pick a favorite season in this part of our world because they all have their special allure, but when the snow falls over those mountain peaks, it is all I can do to keep my eyes off them. This is probably why I like to see them as Quilted Wall Hangings for home decor. All photographs by Jason Masters for Leisure Arts. Used with permission. [Edited June 6, 2020] This quilted wall hanging by … [Read more...] about Quilted Wall Hangings for home decor
Diamonds are a crafter’s best friend.
I am dreaming of a pair of diamond stud earrings. Nope, not the kind you make but the kind you get as a gift from, say, your husband! I can dream, can't I? Speaking of diamonds, let me tell you why I think that diamonds are a crafter's best friend. [Edited June 6, 2020] I mean it! Look at this gorgeous work - mine will look like this when it is completed. While listening to an audiobook or staying near my family as they play cards or watch TV, I fill this 'paint by number' canvas … [Read more...] about Diamonds are a crafter’s best friend.