In 2012 I made this epic ‘Bloom’ quilt inspired by Amy Butler’s Bloom Pattern. And then it sold. I’m happy to say it went to a very happy and very appreciative home but it was definitely a hard one to part with. I’ve been thinking about starting another one for quite awhile now and with […]
Have a lot of Hearts–a Quilted Pillow
I decided I wanted to make a nested heart pillow for the Project QUILTING ‘Have a Heart’ Challenge. I drew my design up on EQ7 and decided to paper piece it together. I printed out all the templates which I then had to tape together since the paper wasn’t big enough. Then – to keep […]
some quilting fun
I have a couple of things I’d like to share with you that I’m excited about in the quilting world. First … Michele Foster of the Quilting Gallery has a new ‘Aiming for Accuracy’ Quilt Along. I’m a big support of quilt along as I really do feel it helps hone one’s piecing skills. If […]
Midwest Marvels 2015
I’m ridiculously excited to announce that my quilt, Modern Log Cabin was accepted into the “Midwest Marvels 2015” exhibit which will premiere at International Festival in Chicago. Ultimately 29 quilts were chosen. This quilt is my original design and was machine quilted by Marcia Wachuta. a close up picture taken by Karmen Lindner Photography I […]
Layout 6 for #ScrappyCrownAlong
Happy Monday everyone! I am one of those weirdo’s who love Mondays! I think it has to do with being a stay at home mom and the majority of my kiddo’s heading back to school. I can get a few things done with some peace (if Pip allows it). Today I’m going to share with […]
Panasonic 360 Degree Freestyle Cordless Iron–My Review
I was thrilled to get an email asking me if I’d like to review the Panasonic 360 Degree Freestyle Cordless Iron – a sponsor of QuiltCon - on my blog. Of course I would love a free iron to try out! I’ll start this review out by sharing what I typically use for my iron. […]
Have a Heart Challenge 4 of Project QUILTING
It is currently 0 degrees here in Wisconsin. Zero. With the windchill it feels like –11. Yup – that’s NEGATIVE 11! With that weather I’m pretty sure there is just one thing to do … sew! Good thing it’s time for another Project QUILTING Challenge! This is the fourth challenge which means we’re over the […]
Challenge 4 Prize Post–Project QUILTING
Happy Sunday February 15th and Project QUILTING Challenge Day! In just a few hours the next challenge will be posted. I just want to stress than in order to qualify to win these prizes and for the Grand Prize your Project QUILTING piece must be a FINISHED project seen through from INCEPTION to COMPLETION during […]
Orphan Block Challenge Prize Winners
I’m going to start my blogging today by announcing the winners of all the Project QUILTING Orphan Block Challenge! Congratulations to Creatin’ in the Sticks! Her quilt Triad of Color won ‘Viewer’s Choice’ this week with 198 votes!!!! Carla will be eagerly watching her mailbox for her prize of … 10 Small Spools of Jillily […]
Toes in the Sand
It was an ‘off’ week for Project QUILTING so I’ve been able to get some of my ‘other’ tasks done. One of those was testing a pattern for a friend who designs quilts … but I can’t show you that yet! I also worked on my #scrappycrownalong and finished up my love quilt. What I’m […]