Friday round-up
What did I accomplish in the sewing realm this week? 1. In Reverse quilt top. Still haven’t created a backing for this yet, not quite sure what to do, perhaps a few scattered wedges on a white...
View ArticleLonestar Crazy
I started my day free motion quilting but by 10:00 a.m., I was slicing up more Vintage Modern jellyroll strips to make another lonestar block. This is not a quick block to make but very satisfying, I...
View ArticleCraftsy: Inspired Modern Quilts
I received notification from Craftsy this morning about a new modern quilting class taught by Elizabeth Hartman. I signed up immediately! Not only did I sign up, I also started the first project,...
View ArticleFriday Round-up #3
It’s been a busy week in the sewing room, mostly filled with little zipper pouches. I’m not finished with them yet, I have a few more different styles I’d like to try. I signed up for the new Craftsy...
View ArticleQuilted: Orange Scattered Squares
Aneela Hoey quilts loops and I like it and that’s what I thought I’d do with this quilt especially since loops are incorporated in one of the fabric patterns. I followed the horizontal seams to keep me...
View ArticleScattered Flowers Coffee Table Topper
This is another project inspired by Elizabeth Hartman‘s Craftsy class, Inspired Modern Quilts: 7 Small Projects with Big Style. I had purchased Thimble Blossoms’ June Bug quilt pattern moons ago but...
View ArticleFree Motion Quilting practice
I sewed a number of things last week including bibs for a friend’s baby and a little lavender sachet but nothing big. This past weekend I singed up for the Craftsy class, Design It, Quilt It: Free Form...
View ArticleParcheesie in progress
I really enjoyed working on my Parcheesie quilt top today. I thought those tiny 1″ 16-patch blocks would drive me crazy but I really had fun, especially since all my seams matched! In one recent...
View ArticleIf you’re blogging, you’re not sewing!
My hands have been busy with hand quilting and sewing and I finally used Gracie Queen quilt frame and Juki TL-2000 Qi but sadly no updated photos yet. It’s been snowing here for a number of days, grey...
View ArticleFractured Complete
Here it is, Fractured complete. The binding isn’t quite the same colour as the deep purple but it goes and I’m happy with the completed project. Next week I’ll be starting Fractured Low Volume in...
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