Easy, almost healthy dessert When you dont want a heavy dessert but need that “something sweet” try this. Works for a snack as well. Heat 8 oz.. cream cheese and 3/4 cup of brown sugar in the microwave for about 30 seconds. Stir after heating …
Love Muffins Did you exchange valentines when you were in grade school.? Do you prepare a special meal for the special person in your life on Valentine’s Day? Combine your cooking skills and your quilting skills for a special Valentine’s Day 2021. I made this …
From September of 2018 to March 2020 I offered a mystery quilt workshop called Around the Block. Visiting a friend today I noticed her finished quilt from that workshop hanging in her entry way and was reminded about the variety of looks that are generated from the same pattern with different fabric choices. There are many things to reflect on as 2020 comes to a close but I chose to look at the many photos from the workshops that I hope were as fun for the participants as for me. I share a baker’s dozen of the works in progress to show the versatility of the pattern and the creativity of quilters.
A mystery quilt can be quite intimidating when you have no idea what the finished project will be. Many willing participants braved the process, asked lots of questions as they were making their fabric selections before the workshop and many persevered to finish the quilting after the workshop.
Mystery quilt directions were written as clues to solving the cutting and construction for the wall hanging size quilt. Participants found that sometimes clues were misleading and critical thinking was as important as following directions to “solve” the mystery. As pointed out by several students there would have been easier ways to complete some of the steps but that wouldn’t have fit the format of setting up the mystery and following clues. I have now rewritten the pattern directions to conform to traditional construction. Any that are interested in accessing the pattern are welcome to contact me for more information.
I most sincerely wish a prosperous and healthy new year to all my friends and family as we bid farewell to 2020 and look forward to both reducing and renewing my fabric stash in 2021!
Happy New Year 2021!!
Have avoided designing and accessing designs that included a compass but am finding it’s not so hard!! Taking my time, accuracy counts!!
Vintage Inspiration Repurposing a dresser scarf can make a quick and easy accessory for the guest bedroom. I dyed this scarf in a pastel coral and aqua. Cut the embroidery that was still usable to adorn the fronts of pillows. Of course it would make …
Check out my programs and workshops page to see two new workshops added for presentation at your guild or group. One is on learning the process of making a mock cathedral window project by making a small table clover or wall hanging in your choice of fabrics, bright and colorful or muted and traditional.
The second program and workshop is on working with wool and has actually been available for several months. The project that is offered after a presentation on working with wool is a simple introduction to using decorative threads on wool applique.
Contact me if this sounds like something your group or guild would like.
Fall Inspiration For a change of pace from deadline sewing I turned back to a scrap stash WIP. I find it very freeing to unwind with this “made fabric” project when concentration on a project becomes too tense and stressful. Heaven knows we quilters have …
One could say I have been very productive during this unusual summer.Being an introvert, it has not been a real inconvenience to stay close to home and we are fortunate to live in a rural setting so I have had lots of inspiration to parlay …
Well, August is winding down and I realized I hadn’t posted an inspiration for the month. I’ve been thinking a lot about Dresden Plate block and the many beautiful and creative variations that are available. The many doilies I accumulate inspired me to think about the possibilities in combination with fabric that resemble the traditional block. I’m sharing an idea I’m using in just one corner of a work in progress that might inspire you to consider in your next Dresden project, large or small. First I used Dresden wedges of various lengths and even angles to make a curvy corner. The lacy edging that I had dyed at the same time as the background fabric was begging to be included. It had been taken from a tattered round table cloth so already had the curve perfect to fit the curve of the plate. I first sewed it to the quarter circle then stitched (appliqued) in place over the wedges. Voila!! added texture, color and interest in the corner. A second photo shows you the whole work in progress on my design board.
I’ve been doing a lot of finishing of WiP’s and UFO’s and other things found on the floor, in totes, but mostly pulling from the piles in my sewing room. Binding has been my evening work and the only step keeping a project from being …