Like many quilts, this one has a story. It began in November of 1974. I was 3 months old. We lived in a new subdivision in a suburb of Atlanta, and had neighbors with 2 small children. The youngest was 6 months old at the time. We grew up together and were the best ofContinue reading “All Squared Up – January Blues edition”
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Mimi’s Modern Flower Garden
As usual, I started this with just a concept in my head. For the most part it worked. Until I got to the borders. Then it got tricky. And that’s saying something since the borders are just kinda borders, right? Well, now they are. If I actually sat down and drew out a plan (eitherContinue reading “Mimi’s Modern Flower Garden”
Adventures in Hexagons Blog Book Tour
I’ve had my eye on Emily’s book for some time now and when I saw that her blog book tour was kicking off, I really wanted to be a part of it. Hexagons have been en vogue for some time now, and personally, I’m fascinated with all the great quilts that can be made fromContinue reading “Adventures in Hexagons Blog Book Tour”
Upcycled Baby Blankets
A friend of mine called me a few months ago needing some help. Her dog chewed up her husband’s favorite childhood comforter and she wanted to cut it up and turn it into 4 blankets – one for each of her children. But she doesn’t sew so…. The comforter is super cute, and I seeContinue reading “Upcycled Baby Blankets”
Blocking Your Quilt
Do you block your quilts? If you don’t, you should. Truth be told, I don’t block all my quilts. They don’t all need it. If a quilt is going on a bed, or will be well used and loved, I see no reason to do the work. However, if you plan to put a quilt intoContinue reading “Blocking Your Quilt”
Remove the Clutter and Create
I strongly believe that in order to create freely, we sometimes have to get rid of the clutter in our lives. That clutter can come in different forms: doing the laundry, cleaning the house, volunteering, helping with homework, and many times for me, cleaning up my sewing room and knocking out some unfinished projects. WhenContinue reading “Remove the Clutter and Create”
Piecing Makeover Blog Book Tour + Giveaway
What a week it’s been! Wow! Thanks for all the love, y’all! The week was such a success and I couldn’t have done it without C&T Publishing, AnneMarie, Jodie, Teri at GenQ, Sandi, Mary, and Kristin. Really big thanks to each of you! My biggest tip to share is to ask for help. I meanContinue reading “Piecing Makeover Blog Book Tour + Giveaway”
Piecing Makeover Blog Book Tour
Hey everyone! My blog book tour starts today. I have a rock star list of participants, beginning with C&T today! Every day, visit the blog of a participating author, designer, or sewist for your chance to win a copy of my book, Piecing Makeover! Here’s the official line up: 9/12 C&T   http://www.ctpub.com/blog/ 9/13  AnneMarie Chany http://www.genxquilters.com/Continue reading “Piecing Makeover Blog Book Tour”
Evolution of a Quilt
It started out rather simply. I had a plan, sketched it out, dug through my stash then bought more fabric. Execute. Right? Well, it went that way until it was time to make said quilt. It was a cool diamond and hexie quilt with an interwoven lattice. I decided to make the diamonds large, soContinue reading “Evolution of a Quilt”
Piecing Makeover
My book arrived last week. Friday to be exact, yet it took me a day to open the package. I’m not quite sure why. Maybe it was because it meant the exciting chapter of writing a book was over. Maybe I was a little scared. I know I was anxious about seeing it, which isContinue reading “Piecing Makeover”