Uncategorized

Yesterday was “paint to your hearts content” day. Along with a Texas friend we painted, stamped and printed on anything lying lose in the sewing room. From the top: paper backed fusible web, necktie interfacing, marbled fabric scraps, fusible fleece and a dark polyester sueded …

In October I was inspired to consider entering the 2018 Hoffman Challenge. I sketched my design, pondered what fabrics to use along with the required fabric, gathered the embellishments and placed all in a tote. Today I pulled out the tote and started the cutting …

My husband built me a sewing room at our winter home. I have had a small seeing table which has served me well. However, this year I really wanted to be able to do more quilting with comfort. This morning Mike at Tracey’s Tables delivered …

Sunday I made this little quilt-to-be from leftovers after having made a cutting mistake. I had ten 10 inch blocks from a fall leaf throw that is in the ” sew when in the mood” pile. Plan was to cut the squares into equal fourths …

This little quilt-to-be was made from leftovers that were cut incorrectly. I love fall leaves and am making a larger throw from the same fabrics. Ten 10inch squares leftover were to be cut into fourths of equal size. After the first cut I realized my …