About a month ago one of my yoga teachers began class discussing ASAP. As soon as possible. But instead of as soon as possible she wanted us to ponder other possibilities. As slowly as possible. As smoothly as possible. As steadfast as possible. As sure as possible. Urgency and Our Nervous Systems My teacher sharedContinue reading “Embracing Intentional Creativity in Quilting”
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Zero Waste Quilting: My Creative Journey
It’s funny when you look back on your scope of work to see how it’s evolved. For me, looking back includes Zero Waste Quilting before I even knew I was working in this sphere. Often a scope of work happens that way – you start doing something and it snowballs until one day you recognizeContinue reading “Zero Waste Quilting: My Creative Journey”
Creative Zero Waste Mug Rugs: Easy Projects
Once I figured out how to hurdle the Cute as Pie Carrier dilemma, the mug rugs were an easy project to throw together. I had four quarter-square triangles remaining and knew they’d make perfect mug rugs and the coping strips I’d made previously became and easy border to make them a little bit larger. IfContinue reading “Creative Zero Waste Mug Rugs: Easy Projects”
Lessons from a Wonky Quilt: Creativity and Challenges
AKA: the pie carrier almost broke me. In the middle of writing Zero Waste Quilting we had a family vacation to Tuscany. We were celebrating a myriad of family milestones and were fortune enough to enjoy Italy for ten days. It was glorious. Before leaving I was trying to knock out as many projects asContinue reading “Lessons from a Wonky Quilt: Creativity and Challenges”
DIY Shoe Bag: Easy Projects from Leftover Fabric
As I continued to whittle down the leftover materials from Metaphor and Sawing Logs I was left with some fairly decent sized scraps. This shoe bag is one of the projects that actually came to me quickly. It was an easy, fun project to whip up. Additionally, once you understand the mechanics of how thisContinue reading “DIY Shoe Bag: Easy Projects from Leftover Fabric”
Sawtooth Star Quilt: A New Twist on Reusing Blocks
When I finished making Metaphor I had a few blocks remaining – enough to make another column or row – but not enough to use for anything else I sorta had in mind to use the rest of the fabric – there were ideas in my head. The simple fact is I probably could’ve madeContinue reading “Sawtooth Star Quilt: A New Twist on Reusing Blocks”
Zero Waste Quilting: Transform Scraps into Beautiful Projects. A year in review
Wow. What a year it’s been. If I knew a year ago what I know now….well….I wouldn’t have changed a thing. Okay, maybe a few things …like sharing ALL the projects here on my blog as well as on socials (what was I thinking?!)…but other than that, not much. Truly, y’all! What an incredible year!Continue reading “Zero Waste Quilting: Transform Scraps into Beautiful Projects. A year in review”
Creating Beautiful Keepsake Pillows from Neck Ties
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”
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!