Quilts, metaphors, and Log Cabins. The Log Cabin is one of the most recognized quilt blocks. We know what to expect with Log Cabin quilts. We know that the block represents home, stability. We know the patterns we can create using this versatile block. We know how to put scraps together to maximize creative effectContinue reading “Log Cabin Quilt”
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Happy New Year
I love that everyone is posting their top nine photos. It makes me smile to look back on what was a wonderful year for so many. And while I would love to do the same, I feel like I’d be missing out on an opportunity to point out nine extraordinary things that happened this year. ThisContinue reading “Happy New Year”
New Cushions!!! finally
I was all “I’m gonna sew the day away and keep making great progress on the quilt on my design wall” last night; and this morning that changed to “Yeah, but if you go ahead and knock out the cushion covers you’ll actually FINISH something today”… And that’s just what I did! Now, I haveContinue reading “New Cushions!!! finally”
News(letter) from the Nook Aug. 2018
Can you believe it’s the middle of AUGUST already? Bananas! It’s muggy and hot in Atlanta so I’m happily staying inside, continuing to get my house in order post-renovation and grateful that my kids are already in school so I don’t have to entertain them in this heat. And, yes, we go to school so.Continue reading “News(letter) from the Nook Aug. 2018”
READ
This pillow represents 291,000 seconds, 4,860 minutes, 567 miles, and 81 hours in my sons life. It represents the end of a difficult journey and a door to new beginnings for him – one where school isn’t so difficult and learning is a joy. It represents my child going from a struggling student to oneContinue reading “READ”
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”
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”
Patty Murphy 