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”
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Sweet Pea Quilt
My cousin and his wife had Sweet Pea 22 hours before Q Man was born. 22 hours! How crazy is that?! I mean, really? Of course I had to make a quilt. This quilt was so fun and easy to make. I fussy cut the center squares from a variety of fun fabrics then borderedContinue reading “Sweet Pea Quilt”
Japanese Taupe
I really love Asian textiles and artwork. The colors and textures, the attention to detail. It’s awe inspiring. I remember being at the Houston Quilt Market in the fall of 2009 and staring at the quilts in the Hanamomen booth (maybe it was Lecien, or Kokka….I don’t remember but the quilts at the Japanese fabricContinue reading “Japanese Taupe”
Doing the things
Even during the holiday insanity I somehow managed to find time to quilt. I am teaching a new class at the shop this quarter. Quilting 102. Basically the class will teach beginning quilters how to sew triangles and get perfect points, flying geese and a few new quilting techniques. I hope the class is aContinue reading “Doing the things”