Every six or so months, a member of my quilt guild is chosen to get blocks for his or her own group quilt. My friend SB asked for brightly colored blocks representing something in your garden. The other day I was inspired by some neatly manicured bushes, and decided to make mushrooms. I mean, whoContinue reading “Mushrooms in My Garden”
Author Archives: Patty Murphy
Christmas Geese
Flying geese have been cut, and are partially assembled. I love the fast flying geese method!
Flying Geese Christmas Quilt, take 1
Husband and I had some dear friends get married in December 2012. The bride absolutely adores Christmas, hence the holiday wedding, and so it seemed appropriate to make a Christmas quilt for their wedding present. Fast forward two years (yes, I still blame the delay on our move and renovation), and I’m finally starting. IContinue reading “Flying Geese Christmas Quilt, take 1”
Something Old, Something New
My sister-in-law was married on a ranch in Utah last month. It was gorgeous. Part if her wedding ensemble was this: I took the scalloped lace from the bottom of my mother-in-law’s wedding dress and made this handkerchief. I bought some Swiss batiste, and everything was sewn on by hand. Love! Love! Love!
Something Old
My sister-in-law is getting married in July. The last time K was home, she dug through her Mom’s closet and came across  her Mom’s wedding dress. Vintage is beautiful, and incorporating vintage into your wedding is super cool. I can’t say what I’m doing, exactly (check back in late July/early August) and I can’t showContinue reading “Something Old”
See you in four years!
Last July, I asked several quilter friends if they would like to be part of a round robin. There are no rules, but we each have six months to complete our border and send it to the next quilter. We’re working alphabetically so we always know who gets the quilt next. Pretty easy. We haveContinue reading “See you in four years!”
Round Robin – part one
Last July, seven of my quilt friends and I gathered forces and decided to do a round robin. The rules are loose: 1. We have six months to complete our part and send it to the next person. 2. We are sending our quilts to each other in alphabetical order. Straightforward and we won’t loseContinue reading “Round Robin – part one”
I Built This
I’ve worked with four amazing neighbors over the last year and a half to bring a new playground to Inman Park. Meetings, fundraisers, grant writing – all for this incredible structure in the center of our neighborhood. I couldn’t be any more proud of our work and accomplishment. The playground opened on this weekend. WeContinue reading “I Built This”
Two For Tee Pee
I love any reason to sew – especially when children and fundraisers are involved. The boys’ school has an auction every spring and each class makes a class project. They are always so adorable! Last year I made this and it’s still a favorite. Sadly, my friend Barb is the happy owner. Guess I shouldContinue reading “Two For Tee Pee”
Warm Hands
I was standing outside in the carpool line one of the few very cold mornings this year and my hands were really cold! I immediately came home and made these little rice filled hand warmers. So cute and awesome and I couldn’t wait to use them! The next morning I put the hand warmers intoContinue reading “Warm Hands”