Oh, Patty they are stupendous and beautiful and awesome. MARSHA Every great once in a while I make commissioned pieces and more often than not, those commissions involve using clothes, ties or other textiles from someone who passed away. It’s an honor and a privilege to be trusted to create a keepsake for people usingContinue reading “Creating Beautiful Keepsake Pillows from Neck Ties”
Author Archives: Patty Murphy
Persephone Awaits Redesigned
I love how quilt patterns can create an entirely different feel based on fabrics. Take Persephone Awaits. The original quilt is crisp and modern, made from a collection of ombré fabrics. The second version was made using a collection of blue, white, grey and cream prints. Both beautiful, but they definitely have different feels. DiamondsContinue reading “Persephone Awaits Redesigned”
Discover Creative Zero Waste Quilt Patterns and Projects
I’m embarrassed that it’s taken me as long as it has to get these patterns into the world. Somewhere between life life-ing (kids, book, travel, whatnot) the pattern writing got a little lost but I am happy to say that I am finally ready to share it with the world. Say what!? Patterns? Yep. IContinue reading “Discover Creative Zero Waste Quilt Patterns and Projects”
Quick Gift Idea: Transform Rogue Blocks into Mug Rugs
Looking for a fast and thoughtful gift? Turn a rogue quilt block into a charming mug rug!
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”