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Author Archives: Patty Murphy
Patchwork Luxe: A Book Review
I met Julia several years ago and I jumped at the chance when she reached out to ask if I’d review her new book, Patchwork Luxe. I’ve made many quilts using neckties over the years and was eager to see (read?) if my approach to working with silks differed from hers. Julia’s book is allContinue reading “Patchwork Luxe: A Book Review”
Free Pattern and Tutorial for Stylish Composition Notebook Covers
The post discusses creating custom Composition Notebook covers using minimal fabric and embellishments, making them perfect gifts for various recipients. The author provides a free pattern download, emphasizes creativity through fabric choices, and details a zero-waste approach. Tips for using sewing techniques and decorative stitches to enhance the covers are also included.
Zero Waste Quilting: Crafting with Purpose
My book, Zero Waste Quilting, is a simple concept based on the idea that we can make a quilt then use all our fabric to create smaller projects. We create a capsule collection, of sorts, and what happens is we eliminate overflowing scrap piles because we have beginning to end use of goods. When workingContinue reading “Zero Waste Quilting: Crafting with Purpose”
Zero Waste Quilting Virtual Book Tour
Y’all! I am so excited that my book, Zero Waste Quilting, will be in the world THIS MONDAY! What is Zero Waste Quilting? My third book, Zero Waste Quilting, will be out in November. The concept behind Zero Waste Quilting is that every scrap of fabric from a quilt is used to make a quiltContinue reading “Zero Waste Quilting Virtual Book Tour”
Transforming Fabric with Zero Waste Quilting
What is Zero Waste Quilting? My third book, Zero Waste Quilting, will be out in November. The concept behind Zero Waste Quilting is that every scrap of fabric from a quilt is used to make a quilt and subsequent projects. Thinking even bigger: it’s a redesign of how we use scraps. Traditionally we make quiltsContinue reading “Transforming Fabric with Zero Waste Quilting”
Crafting a Quilt from Family Clothing: A Heartfelt Adventure
I was asked by my second mama to make a quilt for a special person in her life. Mama E has known me since I was a baby. Her daughter is my oldest friend – we grew up together, were college roommates, Maid and Matron of Honor – that sorta thing. Chosen family. The kindContinue reading “Crafting a Quilt from Family Clothing: A Heartfelt Adventure”
Saving the Planet One Step at a Time
Recently I had the privilege of chatting with Sam Hunter for an episode of her RevCraftBiz podcast. If you aren’t familiar with Sam, she’s a quilter, a mama, a fine artist (sculpture! among other things), a mentor, and a fantastic friend, and the RevCraftBiz is all about how to build a revolutionary craft business forContinue reading “Saving the Planet One Step at a Time”
Why I Choose Bias Binding
If you are like me, sitting down to bind a quilt means it’s almost finished. It’s so exciting to look through your stash, your binding scrap bin or go to the store to get fabric to complete this crucial step. Binding does more than secure our quilts, though. It acts as a frame and itContinue reading “Why I Choose Bias Binding”
No Need to be Green With Envy
Several times a year, Creative Spark has a live class. Each class has top notch instructors, usually covering a particular topic (precision piecing, cosplay, color, etc). Well, come October 4th, they have a class all about bags. Read on. What is Creative Spark? Creative Spark is C&T Publishing’s online learning platform. They host both liveContinue reading “No Need to be Green With Envy”