About a month ago one of my yoga teachers began class discussing ASAP. As soon as possible. But instead of as soon as possible she wanted us to ponder other possibilities. As slowly as possible. As smoothly as possible. As steadfast as possible. As sure as possible. Urgency and Our Nervous Systems My teacher sharedContinue reading “Embracing Intentional Creativity in Quilting”
Author Archives: Patty Murphy
The Importance of Pivoting Your Quilt Practice
We’ve all been there. We have an idea for a quilt; we are finally ready to begin. We buy the fabric, we play a little, maybe even cut some pieces and place them on the design wall. But the grand idea doesn’t come together. Frustration sets in. We question ourselves. Maybe a little imposter syndromeContinue reading “The Importance of Pivoting Your Quilt Practice”
SewTites Magnets – Product Review
TLDR: Are SewTites worth it? They are! You should go buy some now. SewTites was kind enough to send me a sample pack and wow! I can’t say enough good things to say about them. I’ll definitely be ordering more for myself. Keep reading for the full review. This post contains affiliate links. Use codeContinue reading “SewTites Magnets – Product Review”
The Zero Waste Quilting Guide
View Post↗ If you’ve been Zero Waste Quilting curious, this 10 page guide is for you. Packed with lots of helpful information to help you get started creating a more sustainable studio. In this guide you will learn: The major concepts behind Zero Waste Quilting Ideas to get organizedHow to create a Zero Waste studioContinue reading “The Zero Waste Quilting Guide”
Spring Glimmer – Persephone Awaits Gets a Mini Makeover
Have you ever wanted to make a quilt and the idea, the plan, sat in the back of your head for a while, marinating, until you saw the PERFECT collection of fabric to make it? It’s not just me, right? Tell me it isn’t just me. I’ve wanted to make a quilt using solids toContinue reading “Spring Glimmer – Persephone Awaits Gets a Mini Makeover”
The Joy of Using Your Fabric: Making a Quilt Coat from Scraps
Sometimes making a quilt involves the wing and a prayer. That was the case with this pink version of Misunderstood. I wanted to make a quilt coat. I wanted it to be bright and bold and vibrant, and I thought that the Misunderstood design would make a really interesting coat. We Start With a QuiltContinue reading “The Joy of Using Your Fabric: Making a Quilt Coat from Scraps”
Finding Myself at John C. Campbell Folk School
Sometimes you’re fortunate enough to have an experience that changes you for the better. That was my experience when I taught at John C. Campbell Folk School last week. It’s long been on my bucket list to teach there and I was incredibly excited when an invitation was extended to me. What Is John C.Continue reading “Finding Myself at John C. Campbell Folk School”
They Got Married
They Got Married. Cute name for a Double Wedding Ring quilt, right? This quilt was inspired by my Aether quilt and was originally designed to be the second quilt in a series of ombré and large floral quilts. In addition to wanting to be more mindful of the fabric I was (am) using, I decidedContinue reading “They Got Married”
Zero Waste Quilting: My Creative Journey
It’s funny when you look back on your scope of work to see how it’s evolved. For me, looking back includes Zero Waste Quilting before I even knew I was working in this sphere. Often a scope of work happens that way – you start doing something and it snowballs until one day you recognizeContinue reading “Zero Waste Quilting: My Creative Journey”
Transform Fabric Scraps into Eco-Friendly Projects
The last of the scraps from Metaphor. As I said in previous posts, some projects come easily and ohers take time to figure out. Some you figure out with a little divine intervention. While I was writing this book I took at trip to Italy. The Tuscan country side was relaxing and inspirational and theContinue reading “Transform Fabric Scraps into Eco-Friendly Projects”