Photograph by Matthew Owen for Annie's. Happy New Year everyone! I will start 2016 by showing you Lemonade, my latest quilt design which appeared in the book "Jiffy Quick Quilts" published by Annie's. This book showcases 10 beautiful, colorful, and fast projects which can be made in a weekend or less. I was so excited when I received my quilt back from the publisher along with a copy of the book. For Lemonade I worked with Bella Solids white, Marbles in gray for the backing, and these gorgeous … [Read more...] about Jiffy Quilts!
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Primitive Beauties
Christmas preparations are winding down at my house. Nice or naughty, you will get gifts. The food will be simple, the lights are on, and so is the Holiday spirit. As I make plans for the holiday break, I will definitely make time for handwork... Since I received the book Primitive Style, Folk-Art Quilts and Other Finery for review I have not stopped thinking about its beautiful projects and all the possibilities for making each one my own. The simplicity of the designs appeals to my crafty … [Read more...] about Primitive Beauties
Xmas Gifts Ideas
I made this wall hanging for our family a couple of years ago. Pattern by Under the Garden Moon. Christmas is so special... and it will be very relaxing in my home as all our relatives are far away, so it is just us and my two boys [the older son is not coming for Christmas so I won't get to run after my grandson! :-( ] Still, I am not ready... Christmas gifts to Brazil. Check. Christmas gifts for son and his family. Check. Christmas gifts for my husband and sons? For my friends? Ai ai … [Read more...] about Xmas Gifts Ideas
Jolly Bar Winner
Good morning, everyone! Thank you for all your comments during the No Bake Jolly Bar Blog Hop hosted by Fat Quarter Shop. We saw some beautiful quilts made with the Jolly Bars, and got a free pattern for the No Bake Jolly Bar quilt. Now it is time to announce the winner of the giveaway: It is Jessica, the author of comment number 60! JessicaDecember 4, 2015 at 12:39 PM I follow you via Bloglovin. Congratulations, Jessica! Have fun working with the Jolly Bar! I hope you will try the No … [Read more...] about Jolly Bar Winner
No Bake Jolly Bar Blog Hop
Welcome to the No Bake Jolly Bar Blog Hop hosted by Fat Quarter Shop! I was delighted when I was asked to participate - can you tell why? This pattern is so easy to make and perfect for Fat Quarter Shop's Jolly Bars. These precut rectangles are so easy to use - click here to see my first quilt made with them. I chose the Daysail Jolly Bar by Bonnie and Camille for Moda. What a fun fabric line! The pattern takes 2 Jolly Bars (although there was enough left for a crib size quilt which I will … [Read more...] about No Bake Jolly Bar Blog Hop
Batik wall hanging
The temperature is down to the single digits here... We had such very short Autumn! I barely had a chance to enjoy my fall color quilts and it was time to change to winter ones. As I was choosing the projects I was going to display around the house I found "Eye Candy", a small wall hanging I don't think I showed you. It measures 19" x 17.5", featuring batiks (except on the white flowers) and machine applique' using blanket stitch with Aurifil 40 and 12 wt threads (Their threads add such … [Read more...] about Batik wall hanging