I do not usually starch my fabrics. I just never really started and didn’t work with a lot of bias pieces…therefore I didn’t really ever find the need to. However this week while I was testing out my new pattern, I was getting frustrated with myself that I didn’t get my fabric starched. Therefore this week’s tip: Starch! First, I should explain what starch does...
I am tired and worn out but attending QuiltCon this year was incredibly worth it; it was nothing short of amazing! The quilts in the show were so incredible, and I have quite a few to share below. I didn’t get photos of all the paper tags, so sorry I am not listing the makers. Good thing there are lots of these quilts tagged on...
I leave for QuiltCon tomorrow, and I am so excited to go! I feel a little bad I signed up for so many classes…I was one of the lucky ones that was able to get into all their classes before the registration site crashed last summer. But I am so ready to LEARN all the things! One of the classes I’m taking is called “You...
Hope everyone is having a great Valentine’s day! The Husband and I went to the west coast this past weekend to do our annual V-day celebrations. Brewery trips for him and (new this year) fabric shops for me! I found some old circa 2012 Bonnie and Camille, Kate Spain, and Alison Glass in different stores. Pretty amazing I saw those bolts still in stores. It...
In the last week, I’ve had like 4 nights in a row of dreaming about the Chic Country quilt. The dream ends up being about the same every time; I debate for what seems like forever about fabric choices and always end up with a black and white quilt with a pink pop of color. The Pink is the Kona Color of the Year...
Winter Quiltfest 2017 was absolutely one of the most fun weekend retreats I’ve ever been to! It was my first quilting retreat, but that doesn’t matter; it was AMAZING! I did the whole package for Winter Quiltfest; I arrived Wednesday afternoon and stayed all the way until Sunday. I took 5 different classes and learned all sorts of different techniques. The organizers for the event...
Today’s the day! Pattern #102 (called Broken Lattice) is now released as a FREE PDF Pattern on Craftsy! (Free for a limited time!) I’m really excited about this pattern because it showcases the fabric and colors really well. This quilt is a beginner and precut friendly pattern with either 2 Jelly Rolls or 1 Honey bun for the 2 sizes. The full size quilt finishes...
Back to reality of the daily grind. I forgot just how exhausting working can be and how hard it is to get motivated to quilt after work. So my to do list? Way too aggressive! But one of my personal new year’s resolutions is to be kind to myself. So it’s okay, the stuff will get done after I get back in a rhythm. ...
First post of the new year! I’m going to take a look back to this past year’s of quilting! So by the numbers: Quilts finished: 15 (including 5 minis, all displayed on the Completed Quilts 2016 page) Quilts gifted: 3 (including 1 swap) Quilt tops finished: 7 (2 are currently at Rhonda’s to get quilted!) Quilts/Works in progress: 5 (2 were started this past week!)...
I hope everyone had a great holiday and spent it well with friends and family. It’s this time of year right after the holidays where I am over the snow and wish it were Spring. The only thing that is nice this year is being off of work the week between Christmas and New Year. Lots of quilting going on in my house with lots...
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