We’ve all been there. We have an idea for a quilt; we are finally ready to begin. We buy the fabric, we play a little, maybe even cut some pieces and place them on the design wall. But the grand idea doesn’t come together. Frustration sets in. We question ourselves. Maybe a little imposter syndromeContinue reading “The Importance of Pivoting Your Quilt Practice”
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They Got Married
They Got Married. Cute name for a Double Wedding Ring quilt, right? This quilt was inspired by my Aether quilt and was originally designed to be the second quilt in a series of ombré and large floral quilts. In addition to wanting to be more mindful of the fabric I was (am) using, I decidedContinue reading “They Got Married”
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”
Transform Fabric Scraps into Eco-Friendly Projects
The last of the scraps from Metaphor. As I said in previous posts, some projects come easily and ohers take time to figure out. Some you figure out with a little divine intervention. While I was writing this book I took at trip to Italy. The Tuscan country side was relaxing and inspirational and theContinue reading “Transform Fabric Scraps into Eco-Friendly Projects”
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”
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”
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”