Are you looking for a quick project for your Christmas handmade gifts list? How about the Poinsettia Topper above which I made with Maywood Studio's beautiful collection Poinsettia & Pine? It was just published in Annie's Quilting Terrific Table Toppers - a book with 9 great quilted table toppers to jazz up your decor. The table toppers in this book are beautiful and can be displayed year-round (mine is the only one for Christmas). They feature applique', log cabin, Dresden plate, … [Read more...] about Quick Table Topper
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Fall quilts
This is one of my favorite mini quilts I made: it measures 11" x 13.5" and it is heavily quilted. I used a crayon to add the clouds because my youngest son thought the landscape needed them. I took this photo at my oldest son's place. He saw the quilt, loved it, so I had to give it to him. Speaking of my son's place, it is spotless. He works very long hours, is a single parent to two amazing boys, and still makes sure the place is clean. I am so proud of him for many reasons, this one … [Read more...] about Fall quilts
Halloween Table Runner
I was testing a pattern the other day and decided to use some Halloween-themed fabrics I've had for a while. Ohhh... I liked it! This is the runner on my design wall. I still need to quilt it and will do so just in time for trick or treat season. I cropped the photo above so you can see the fabrics in the rectangles next to the block. I think my grandsons would love the little ghosts. I don't remember the fabric line but know it had a panel (see it here) because I made a … [Read more...] about Halloween Table Runner
Embroidery with Reiko Mori
So... a week or so ago I reviewed Gail Pan's newest book Patchwork Loves Embroidery Too and I promised I would post a progress photo of the embroidery I am doing from her book. As you can see, it is coming along, 'organic' lines and all. I am not using a hoop (sometimes I do, sometimes I don't - do not ask me why). I worked with the black first and, then, the darker 'honey'. I am adding lighter hues of the same color just for a change. I embroider at night because you know what I do during … [Read more...] about Embroidery with Reiko Mori
Tessellations Free Quilt Pattern
Free pattern alert! This week's free quilt pattern is courtesy of Blank Quilting! This is Tessellations Quilt 2, the pattern I designed for Blank Quilting's Tessellations fabric collection created by Amiee Sue Malott. This quilt measures 59" x 64" and the blocks finish at 6" x 12". The block is perfect to showcase all the textures and colors that Amiee added to her line. Aren't they fantastic? Yes, it uses paper piecing with easy-to-follow instructions so you will sew them together … [Read more...] about Tessellations Free Quilt Pattern
Aviary Quilt Giveaway Result
Good morning as the birds sing outside my office window! We have a winner for the McCall's Quick Quilts magazine with the Aviary pattern: *****1 Set of 1 Unique NumberRange: From 1 to 23Set #114***** "DianeAugust 21, 2018 at 9:36 PMLove this quilt pattern and the All a Twitter birds ... I bought some of the birds this summer at the quilt show in Sequim, WA (I live in CT!) and I’ve been thinking about what it would become. Thank you for helping me find the perfect pattern ��"Diane, I will send … [Read more...] about Aviary Quilt Giveaway Result