I’ve been working on getting samples made for some shops and classes I’ll either have my patterns at or be teaching at. I’m really excited to be at Mill House Quilts at the end of March teaching my quilt “Patchwork Kite.” Here’s the sample that I made for the store. I need to drop it […]
Tuned In To Texture Project QUILTING Challenge: Time to Vote
Seriously – OVER 100 quilts were made for the third challenge in a row! You are all BLOWING my mind! Now it’s your turn to check them all out - Choose your TEN Favorite Quilts below that were created for the Project QUILTING Tuned In To Texture Challenge and click on the heart to vote […]
#NotToScale
I was super excited when I saw that the third Project QUILTING challenge for season 3 was “Tuned In To Texture.” Once again I could make it work for TWO things I had to do! My assignment for Lorraine Torrence’s Design Essentials II class was basically to be inspired by something in my house to […]
Shiva PaintStik Demonstration
I finally found my mojo and started on my quilt for the Project QUILTING Tuned In To Texture challenge. I took a few minutes to do a live facebook video to show how I like to use Shiva PaintStiks to add texture to my fabrics. I know my video quality isn’t the best but please […]
Full of Love–A Pillow for Therm O Web
I was tasked to create a project featuring Therm O Web’s Heat N Bond® Non-Woven Craft Fusible Extra Firm Interfacing. So that’s what I did and from that challenge – the pillow “Full of Love” was created! This pillow features “Just Another Walk in the Woods” from Moda Fabrics. It’s truly an adorable line with […]
The Bella Skill Builder Starts Today
The Fat Quarter Shop is launching the “Bella Skill Builder” today! I’m super excited to be quilting along on this skill builder with the Fat Quarter Shop. For the next 9 months a new block(s) will be revealed on the first of the month. You’ll get to see how different designers are using their choice […]
Monthly Round Up–Dresden Neighborhoods
I’m just loving seeing all the different Dresden Neighborhood Mini Quilts folks are making! I have decided to do a “monthly roundup” on my blog to share with you some of the neighborhoods that are shared with me! If you’d like your neighborhood featured you can email it to me – lapaceksorchard@gmail.com and/OR you can […]
Tuned in to Texture–Challenge 3 of Project QUILTING Season 8
Have you ever bought a new car, and then suddenly you see that same car EVERYWHERE? It’s interesting that once you’re tuned in for something, you notice it all around you. So this week, I’m asking you to open your eyes. Once I started looking for quilting inspiration, it was everywhere: the paper towels are […]
Challenge 8.3 Project QUILTING Prize List
Happy Saturday night everyone! I love writing up the prize post because I am SO excited for you all. We have some FANTASTIC sponsors and prizes this season which just makes making quilts even more fun! I hope you’re all really excited for the 3rd Project QUILTING Challenge of Season 8. I have to say […]
Project QUILTING Prize Winners for 8.2!
Hello everyone! I’m here to post the prize winners for the previous Project QUILTING challenge! Many of you may have seen the live drawing on Facebook but if not you can see it here: We’re home from Capri’s basketball tournament and I’m ready to get some blogging done! Her team played hard and won 2 […]