Applique makes up a sizable percentage of my work. I enjoy its process (choosing ready-made designs or creating my own, auditioning fabrics for each piece, preparing templates or not, cutting the pieces, fusing them or using the needle turn method...), and I gravitate to it often, particularly when stressed, as its steps take my mind off everything else around me. Last night I got this book, 101 Applique' Blocks by Nancy Brenan Daniel (I found it here). The variety of blocks appealed to me... … [Read more...] about Applique Blocks
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Wool Applique Tote
Funny thing happened when I tried to turn the wool applique blocks into a wall hanging - I could not do it! As I was auditioning fabrics for sashing, I wasn't happy with any of the combinations... The quilt fairy then whispered three words: Make A Tote! And so it is that I made a wool tote. It stands on its own (I did not put anything inside it for the pictures), it is lightweight, hand finished. I added I couple of 'bees' (buttons - seen on top right of the applique block), used DMC floss to … [Read more...] about Wool Applique Tote
Beat the Winter Blues blog hop winner
... Phew! I replied to over 300 emails this week due to both blog hops. Your comments crack me up!!! :-) And now, for the winner of the Beat the Winter Blues blog hop: Research Randomizer Results 1 Set of 1 Unique Numbers Per SetRange: From 1 to 216 -- Unsorted Set #1: 22 Deb@asimplelifequilts said... Playing with fun fabrics in my quilting room has brightened my winter considerably! March 8, 2013 at 10:26 AM Congratulations, Deb!!! I will … [Read more...] about Beat the Winter Blues blog hop winner
Winner of Nancy Drew Blog Hop Giveaway
Hello, everyone! This has been quite a busy week for bloggers and their virtual friends... Here is the winner for the Nancy Drew blog hop: Research Randomizer Results 1 Set of 1 Unique Numbers Per Set Range: From 1 to 120 -- Unsorted Set #1: 31 Sharon Dawn said... You and your son did a great design on your quilt! I love the footprints and meandering stitches! March 6, 2013 at 8:55 AM Congratulations, Sharon! I will be sending you an email … [Read more...] about Winner of Nancy Drew Blog Hop Giveaway
Noah and the pigs
The pigs are fresh off the embroidery hoop! Adding the grass seemed to make sense to me (I decided against mud quickly), so there it is. Next will be the giraffes. As I embroider, I feel calm and relaxed. Seating on a comfortable chair in my bedroom, feet resting on the ottoman, I take turns dreaming of the little grandchild who is coming next month, and listening to music or an audiobook. My motherly [nagging] instincts are on overdrive, as Michael and Daniela finish school, have a baby, and … [Read more...] about Noah and the pigs
Beat the Winter Blues Blog Hop
Two Blog Hops on the same week. Mama mia... Think of this as my effort to get you ready for Easter (hopping like a bunny... well, it sounded funny when I thought of it!) Quilting Gallery is hosting this Beat the Winter Blues blog hop. There are many, many participating blogs, translating into lots of chances to win giveaways. Before you head over to Quilting Gallery and the other blogs, read on to find out how you can win... ... one yard of this beautiful fabric by Maywood Studios! … [Read more...] about Beat the Winter Blues Blog Hop