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!”
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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”
Kraftex Composition Notebook Holder
I am a BIG fan of a composition notebook cover. For years I’ve made them as teacher gifts because they are quick, easy and reusable. This Kraftex version is no different. You can find my free pattern for a fabric covered composition notebook here. I started with a standard composition notebook. You can pick themContinue reading “Kraftex Composition Notebook Holder”
Therapy and Metamorphosis
Therapy can show up in different ways. A dinner with friends, a brisk walk, a cup of coffee and a book, an actual therapist, a loaf of warm bread just out of the oven, a hug from someone you love. It’s not one size fits all and it shows up differently for everyone. It shouldContinue reading “Therapy and Metamorphosis”
Kraftex File Folder
Do you have papers floating around everywhere? Because I have papers floating around everywhere. I mean, I like to consider it organized chaos, but really, maybe it isn’t??? I know where everything is, too. Well, most of the time. It drives my super organized husband a little crazy, but as long as he doesn’t touchContinue reading “Kraftex File Folder”
To the Point
Do you use a planner? I do, and I love my planner. Like, LOVE! I know it’s superrrrr old school but I stay so much more organized when I use it. My system is a little laborious but the end result is always better for me. I have a record of all my ins andContinue reading “To the Point”
Reusable Coffee Sleeve and Coaster
I try to give handmade gifts when I can. I mean, I can go out and buy a gift but handmade gifts are great; and who doesn’t like something made just for them?! With the holidays are around the corner that means teacher gifts, hostess gifts and gifts for friends and family are in myContinue reading “Reusable Coffee Sleeve and Coaster”
Dirty Little Secrets
LONG POST AHEAD: A little over three years ago my book, Piecing Makeover, was published. It’s one of my greatest accomplishments and I’m extremely proud of it. Three years later, my book is STILL selling. THAT is a BIG DEAL in the quilt book publishing world since there is SO MUCH content online. My bookContinue reading “Dirty Little Secrets”
Naming Quilts
I often get name suggestions for quilts from friends. A discussion or comment leads to a great name, and after some contemplation, I realize there is no better name for my quilt. Or a friend is inspiration for a quilt and so named. This is one of those quilts. My friend, we’ll call her T,Continue reading “Naming Quilts”
Here I Come, Paducah!
When I was 18, I worked part time (summers, holidays) at a local quilt shop. One of the women that worked there had a quilt hanging in the shop. It was an American flag and the words to the Pledge of Allegiance were in the white stripes. The quilt had been to Paducah and wonContinue reading “Here I Come, Paducah!”
Patty Murphy 