Tulip Bouquet I was sidetracked on finishing this project because of another project that had a publication deadline. So here it is a week later, completed except for the beading I want to do. Of course, the beads I want to use are not available …
What a difference a week makes! Living in south Texas during the winter makes one reasonably think of mild temps and sunny days. By now we all know there was a major deviation from that assumption. We were one of the lucky ones who never …
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 then refrigerate. Serve with slices of tart green apples (Granny Smith are very tasty).
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 …
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 …
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 scraps. I have a wide variety of scraps because I do a lot of sewing for store displays so they are not color or style coordinated. It doesn’t matter on a project like this and that’s exactly what I like about it. You can see my theme was apples, perfect theme for fall, but the fabric picks are anything but fall or apples. I start with a pentagon of some sort and just start adding fabrics until I have the size for my template. In this project I am using a hexagon but a simple square will work just fine for easier construction. Follow the photos to see that it’s as easy as one, two, three. Relax, unwind and then move on to tackle the difficulty that made you take a break.
Oh, and it’s okay not to finish this “made fabric” anytime soon. I’ve been working on mine for a couple of years!
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 …