Like many quilts, this one has a story. It began in November of 1974. I was 3 months old. We lived in a new subdivision in a suburb of Atlanta, and had neighbors with 2 small children. The youngest was 6 months old at the time. We grew up together and were the best ofContinue reading “All Squared Up – January Blues edition”
Author Archives: Patty Murphy
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This pillow represents 291,000 seconds, 4,860 minutes, 567 miles, and 81 hours in my sons life. It represents the end of a difficult journey and a door to new beginnings for him – one where school isn’t so difficult and learning is a joy. It represents my child going from a struggling student to oneContinue reading “READ”
Let’s Talk About Big Stitch Quilting
I was introduced to big stitch quilting in 1993. Maybe 1994? It’s been a while and I can’t quite remember the exact date. 25 years and all. Anyhow, I was working at a quilt shop during my summers home from school, and a woman that taught classes there used big stitch quilting for a lotContinue reading “Let’s Talk About Big Stitch Quilting”
Mimi’s Modern Flower Garden
As usual, I started this with just a concept in my head. For the most part it worked. Until I got to the borders. Then it got tricky. And that’s saying something since the borders are just kinda borders, right? Well, now they are. If I actually sat down and drew out a plan (eitherContinue reading “Mimi’s Modern Flower Garden”
Adventures in Hexagons Blog Book Tour
I’ve had my eye on Emily’s book for some time now and when I saw that her blog book tour was kicking off, I really wanted to be a part of it. Hexagons have been en vogue for some time now, and personally, I’m fascinated with all the great quilts that can be made fromContinue reading “Adventures in Hexagons Blog Book Tour”
Upcycled Baby Blankets
A friend of mine called me a few months ago needing some help. Her dog chewed up her husband’s favorite childhood comforter and she wanted to cut it up and turn it into 4 blankets – one for each of her children. But she doesn’t sew so…. The comforter is super cute, and I seeContinue reading “Upcycled Baby Blankets”
Blocking Your Quilt
Do you block your quilts? If you don’t, you should. Truth be told, I don’t block all my quilts. They don’t all need it. If a quilt is going on a bed, or will be well used and loved, I see no reason to do the work. However, if you plan to put a quilt intoContinue reading “Blocking Your Quilt”
Remove the Clutter and Create
I strongly believe that in order to create freely, we sometimes have to get rid of the clutter in our lives. That clutter can come in different forms: doing the laundry, cleaning the house, volunteering, helping with homework, and many times for me, cleaning up my sewing room and knocking out some unfinished projects. WhenContinue reading “Remove the Clutter and Create”
Hack A Quilt Tote
I was at the beach this week for fall break and wrote a post that was supposed to appear instead of this one. Then I got home last night and decided to make a bag for Mary’s Hack That Tote! blog tour instead of my wimpy little post. Seems reasonable, right? 5 days of travelContinue reading “Hack A Quilt Tote”
Piecing Makeover Blog Book Tour + Giveaway
What a week it’s been! Wow! Thanks for all the love, y’all! The week was such a success and I couldn’t have done it without C&T Publishing, AnneMarie, Jodie, Teri at GenQ, Sandi, Mary, and Kristin. Really big thanks to each of you! My biggest tip to share is to ask for help. I meanContinue reading “Piecing Makeover Blog Book Tour + Giveaway”