Quilted. Bound. Labeled. Hope the graduate likes it!
Author Archives: Patty Murphy
Pinwheel Quilt
Any progress is good. I’d prefer if the parts of this quilt were on my design wall but it’s currently covered with this quilt. New goal…put it together by the end of the week. Maybe.
Bias Binding
My back has been out for two days. I’m taking advantage of being in bed. Bias binding and Chris Hemsworth.
Perfect Pinwheels
Perfect pinwheels make me happy. So did the day of sewing to get them made (finally).
Good night, sweet girl
May 2002 – March 2015
Quilt Retreat
Quilt retreat was this weekend, and oh. my. gosh. I needed it. I had parts cut for two quilts, and managed to finish a little more than half of one. I’m so happy with the progress, and can’t wait to finish. The blocks will finish at 9″. I love this group of women. Many haveContinue reading “Quilt Retreat”
Quilt Retreat Prep
I’m going to a quilt retreat with my guild friends this weekend. Two days of sewing. No interruptions. This weekend couldn’t come at a better time, either. I have been stuck in the house because of snow/threat of snow/sick kids for twelve days and, well, it’s been stressful. And loud. To maximize my sewing time,Continue reading “Quilt Retreat Prep”
1400 Quilt Squares
I am working hard to use fabric from my stash and not buy new material. I’m not gonna lie. It’s not easy. I’m working on a checkerboard quilt. This weekend I cut 1400 squares, each 1.5″. The grey fabric in the background is from another project that I took a different direction. See? Using whatContinue reading “1400 Quilt Squares”
Painted Pillow Tutorial
For years I have said “You’re either the bird, or the windshield”. You want to be the bird. At least in my mind you want to be the bird. My take is that the bird leaves a mess on the windshield and flies away. I suppose one could look at that statement and think “No,Continue reading “Painted Pillow Tutorial”
Modern Flying Geese Quilt
Voila!