Author Archives: Patty Murphy
Swaddle
I am grateful that I’ve had creative, caring, generous women in my life since before my kids were born. Some of those women have helped guide me through marriage, kids, moving, growing, changing, creativity, and art. They’ve shared copious amounts of wisdom with me, and I’m grateful for that. Before my oldest was born, oneContinue reading “Swaddle”
Midnight at Mint
Last weekend my husband and I went to an opening at Mint Atlanta. The juried show is titled “Midnight” and this is what curator Jamaal Barber wrote about it: “Midnight’s the only time where you can be both in the past, present, and future.” In the depths of the night, we are alone with ourContinue reading “Midnight at Mint”
The Perfect Piecing Pocket Guide is Here!
Have you seen it?! My newest book, The Perfect Piecing Pocket Guide is here! First things first: it’s cute and small. It’s meant to go into your sewing bag when you head to a retreat or class. It’s the perfect quick reference for any quilter. Second, like my first book, this one is full ofContinue reading “The Perfect Piecing Pocket Guide is Here!”
Perfect Piecing Pocket Guide
It’s here! It’s here! It’s here! And ermehgoodness, y’all. My pocket guide is adorable! I’m absolutely in love! Is it too much to toss it into a purse and carry around? Asking for a friend. In all seriousness, the Perfect Piecing Pocket Guide is the mini-version of my best selling book, Piecing Makeover. We tookContinue reading “Perfect Piecing Pocket Guide”
Mending Matters
A friend of mine recently asked for help with one of her prized possessions: her grandfathers WWII wool blanket. It has been loved and washed a million times, mended with feed-sacks by her mother, and another cover put over that. Over the years, the blanket has been washed so many times that the covering wasContinue reading “Mending Matters”
Log Cabin Quilt
Quilts, metaphors, and Log Cabins. The Log Cabin is one of the most recognized quilt blocks. We know what to expect with Log Cabin quilts. We know that the block represents home, stability. We know the patterns we can create using this versatile block. We know how to put scraps together to maximize creative effectContinue reading “Log Cabin Quilt”
84 Days
Today is day 84. I started The Artist’s Way 84 days ago. I’ve wanted to complete the book and lessons for years. I tried several times before and I always failed. Like most things, when you are ready to do the work, it happens and it finally did. It was time. Every morning for theContinue reading “84 Days”
Zero Waste Quilting
Weird concept, right? The idea came to me a few months ago after chatting with Liz Haywood. She’s a former fashion industry designer turned zero-waste garment maker. Her designs are lovely and they utilize every inch of fabric with virtually no waste. Genius, right? After our chat, I started to ponder the idea of zeroContinue reading “Zero Waste Quilting”
Gifts of Time
The gift of time. When I was a child, my Gam gave me a nativity snow globe. My younger self didn’t appreciate it but now, as an adult, it’s a treasured gift. Every year, just after Thanksgiving, I carefully take the snow globe from its styrofoam packaging and place it in my living room. TheContinue reading “Gifts of Time”