Gallery and more
Good Morning Quilters and Doodlers! NOMINATE YOUR FAVORITE BLOGGER I received this very kind note yesterday: Lori, just thought I should let you know that I nominated you for the Best Overall Blogger Award through National Quilting Circle. You can download a badge which might encourage your readers/followers to continue to nominate and then vote…
Art and more
Today is Work in Progress Wednesday and I am reviving an old project. This project was derived from an art book study in value. They say, “Value does all the work and color gets all the credit.” It was a perfect project for my hand dyed fabrics. The reason I abandoned the project was…
Applique and more
I would like to thank all the people who responded to yesterday’s post: Let’s Talk About Threads. I was surprised that so many people use rayon threads! Please take time to read the comments and add your ideas/thread recommendations. I can’t wait to try all the recommended threads! There are so many threads on…
Applique and more
I like to have a few “totable” works in progress at all times–and Hawaiian applique is a perfect, totable project. It has no small pieces, requires only one spool of thread and doesn’t require a great deal of concentration to stitch. Unfortunately, I DO need to carry my spectacles… This applique pattern is from Pokolani…
Gallery
With Easter less than a week away–it’s time to start decorating eggs! I’d like to say this is a less messy version of traditional egg decorating, but if you took one glance at my sewing studio… Start by sketching an oval on paper to use as a pattern…Then draw several eggs on to your…
Sewing and more
Today, I’d like to share a little tutorial on making a pin cushion. This is not your average tomato pin cushion—it is my idea of the perfect (not so little) pin pillow. I like large, flat pincushions that can hold several threaded needles without tangling— I usually make pin cushions that are between 5 and 7…
Paper Piecing
Inspired by my two sisters who are working on Grandmother’s Flower Garden quilts, I decided to give English paper piecing a whirl. The little hexagons makes a great take-along project. The pieces are small and all the supplies can fit into a purse-sized tin. I decided to put my spin on this classic by stitching…
Art and more
