I finally got a tall shelf unit from IKEA to store my quilts. I did not want anything with doors so it would be easy to get to them, pet them, show them to friends, and use them. One change I made: I used to fold them with the backing out to 'protect' the front. Forget that! This winter has brought so many gray days that it has me craving colors every day! Now I can see them in all their glory. Although I have moved my quilt room to a larger room in the basement, there was no room for the … [Read more...] about Storing my Quilts
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Bella Solids Skill Builder Sew Along
Welcome back to the Bella Solids Skill Builder Sew Along, hosted by Fat Quarter Shop and using Moda Fabrics Bella Solids! This month we are practicing the Orange Peel blocks. One block has 16 dark peels, another is a lighter version of same block, and the other block has only 6 peels. Easy! The pattern said to use your preferred applique' method so I will show you below mine: 1. Start with HeatnBond Light fusible web from Therm-o-web. I buy it by the bolt because … [Read more...] about Bella Solids Skill Builder Sew Along
New Pattern Release
The pattern is available now! "In The Woods" can be downloaded from my Etsy store, Quilterly, as a PDF file complete with photos so you can get your quilt put together very quickly. The print version is ready and will be available for stockists soon. In The Woods uses only two blocks yet the fabric arrangement creates a very cool design. It would look great with solids, brighter colors, or 1930 reproduction... or all scrappy! I designed this pattern to showcase beautiful prints so if you have a … [Read more...] about New Pattern Release
Giveaway Winner
Happy Monday, everyone! We have a winner - comment # 114 - who will have some serious fun with The Farmer's Wife 1930s Sampler Quilt book and the fabric by Hawthorne Threads: pippiroseFebruary 24, 2017 at 12:46 PM I love quilting blogs to get inspired. I learn a lot, too! I will email you shortly to get your address information. In the meantime, I enjoyed reading all your comments! Just about all of you who participated in the giveaway enjoy quilting blogs because of the sense of community … [Read more...] about Giveaway Winner
Churndash and more
I am so excited to announce my newest pattern, In The Woods! Two blocks with carefully planned color placement make up such a cute design! It measures 47" x 63" - a perfect size for a lap, or an oversize baby or toddler quilt. The blocks finish at 8", are easy to put together, and you also have the help of photographs to make the process faster. The downloadable pattern is available for download from my Etsy store Quilterly, and printed versions will follow. This design works great with solids … [Read more...] about Churndash and more
Blog Anniversary and Giveaway
[Giveaway Closed!] This month I am celebrating four years of blogging as Pieced Brain! I have gotten to know so many wonderful people, have enjoyed sharing my projects and tutorials and, most of all, have been touched by so many of you. Let's celebrate your welcoming me to the virtual quilting community with a fun giveaway: A book and some fabric! The Farmer's Wife 1930 Sampler Quilt by Laurie Aaron Hird (includes CD with templates), and two yards of digitally printed fabric by Hawthorne … [Read more...] about Blog Anniversary and Giveaway