Man oh man, I've been so busy quilting that life got away from me and I neglected to blog! I hinted at a big purchase at QuiltCon, and it's arrived and been set up for a little while now. That's right, I finally bought a longarm! I'm not sure … [Read more...] about My new toy
QuiltCon recap part 2: classes, swap, and more!
I also had several quilts hanging at QuiltCon. It's always so fun to see them in a show setting! I accosted some passers-by to take my picture. One of the highlights was the mini quilt swap that the MQG organized. The partner I made … [Read more...] about QuiltCon recap part 2: classes, swap, and more!
QuiltCon recap part 1: Favorite quilts
I'm back from QuiltCon and here's a post full of my favorite quilts! These are by and large not award winners, not because those weren't beautiful, but because you've probably seen those all over the place already and I wanted to share some that … [Read more...] about QuiltCon recap part 1: Favorite quilts
Lleonard the Llama
I have a standing agreement with my good friend Joan (who incidentally is an amazing crochet artist with a new website!) that one of these days, we're just going to run away to the llama farm (pending acquisition of a llama farm). For her recent … [Read more...] about Lleonard the Llama
Quilt Challenge: “I’m a Sewciopath” & pattern
This pattern is available in the Flying Parrot Quilts pattern shop. My local traditional quilt guild put out a "Say it with Flowers" challenge: we had to make a quilt that incorporated text and at least three floral fabrics. My husband and I recently … [Read more...] about Quilt Challenge: “I’m a Sewciopath” & pattern
Finished Union Jack quilt
I've been part of Stash Bee for several years now, and this year I requested Union Jack blocks because I decided that my British husband needed a Stash Bee couch quilt that he loves as much as I love mine from several years ago. I finally decided I … [Read more...] about Finished Union Jack quilt
Dragonfly mini quilt (and new pattern!)
I seem to be in a bug phase at the moment, because on the heels of my Spooky Spider paper piecing pattern, next up is a paper pieced dragonfly! I designed this for a swap, and this little mini quilt is off to a new home—but since just about … [Read more...] about Dragonfly mini quilt (and new pattern!)
Kite Block mini quilt – the Kate Spain version
The Kite Block mini quilt pattern is complimentary for newsletter subscribers! Sign up here. A while back, I made a mini quilt for a swap that I liked so much I finally decided I wanted a version of it for my wall, too! I had a charm pack of Kate … [Read more...] about Kite Block mini quilt – the Kate Spain version
My Finished Epic Halloween Quilt
As many of you are finishing up your Epic Halloween quilts, I wanted to share my finished quilt and hopefully give you a few ideas on how you might quilt yours! I decided to go elaborate on the quilting, and so I also splurged on 100% wool … [Read more...] about My Finished Epic Halloween Quilt
Epic Halloween QAL, Week 12: Assembling your quilt top
Well, here we are—it's time to put this bad boy together! Go ahead and lay out your blocks on your design wall (or floor) using the following image as a guide for which finished size goes where. If you have not yet cut your solid filler … [Read more...] about Epic Halloween QAL, Week 12: Assembling your quilt top
