scrap quilt – Patty Murphy

Log Cabin Quilt

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”

Perfect Pinwheels

Perfect pinwheels make me happy. So did the day of sewing to get them made (finally).

Quilt Retreat Prep

I’m going to a quilt retreat with my guild friends this weekend. Two days of sewing. No interruptions. This weekend couldn’t come at a better time, either. I have been stuck in the house because of snow/threat of snow/sick kids for twelve days and, well, it’s been stressful. And loud. To maximize my sewing time,Continue reading “Quilt Retreat Prep”

Modern Flying Geese Quilt

Voila!

Quilt Transformation

I’ve made many quilts with strips and scraps and scraps of strips. It goes without saying that the goal is to use some of the fabric in my stash and create a beautiful quilt. I began this quilt about a year ago. The quilt was achieving the look I wanted – colors bleeding into oneContinue reading “Quilt Transformation”