I have one more closer look for the Upcycled Project QUILTING Challenge to share with you all – the one I made – A Weeping Willow. I am not included in the popular vote but be sure to head over and cast your VOTE for your FOUR Favorite quilts before 7pm today! I’ll admit. I […]
Etsy Thursday
I just started Etsy Thursday last week and I already almost forgot to do my post this week! Ooops! This week I’ll start with my featured piece of jewelry. These candy drop rings are one of my signature styles. Most are bright and colorful. I love the subtle, unsuspected color combination in this particular […]
A Closer Look at Project QUILTING Upcycled Pieces, Part 4
But now we’re going to take one last closer look at 10, well actually 11, more incredible projects created for the Upcyled Project QUILTING Challenge. Be sure to head over and cast your VOTE for your FOUR Favorite quilts at some point before the end of the week. And – don’t hesitate to click on […]
A Closer Look at Project QUILTING Upcycled Pieces, Part 3
Earlier today I posted a tutorial for the 5th block in the 52 Blocks: Twisted Tradition Quilt Along I’m running during 2014. It’s a fun twist on the Sugar Bowl Block…I’ll give you a hint on what I twisted it into – “What does the Fox Say?” But now we’re going to take a closer […]
Sugar Fox Block Tutorial–52 Blocks Quilt Along
Happy Wednesday everyone! I’m sure you’re all here bright and early because you just can’t wait to see what ‘twist’ I put on a tradition block today. I’m pretty sure y’all will like this one… Sugar Fox Block Tutorial for 52 Twisted Traditional Block Quilt Along Finished Block Size – 8.5” x 8.5” For […]
A Closer Look at Project QUILTING Upcycled Pieces, Part 2
Happy Tuesday everyone! Looks like we’ll be hunkering down and trying to stay warm once again today. The girls’ are off of school for the second day in a row. My plan is to get them to help me organize my scraps by color…wish me luck! Today we’re going to take a closer look at […]
A Closer Look at Project QUILTING Upcycled Pieces, Part 1
Throughout the week I’ll be showing you all ‘closer looks’ at the incredible projects created for the Upcyled Project QUILTING Challenge. Be sure to head over and cast your VOTE for your FOUR Favorite quilts at some point this week. And – don’t hesitate to click on an image and leave the creator a comment […]
Time to Vote for the Project QUILTING ‘Upcycled’ Challenge
Once again I am absolutely BLOWN AWAY by the incredible quilted creations made for this weeks Project QULTING Challenge – Upcycled. Seriously! This was a TOUGH Challenge. EVERYTHING you used had to have had a life as something else at some point AND two materials had to have never been intended to be used in […]
“Quilting Isn’t Funny” Book Giveaway Winner
I enjoyed reading all the funny quilting stories that everyone shared for their chance to win this great book “Quilting Isn’t Funny” by Megan Dougherty. I used the random number generator to pick the winner and it chose – 2. Pam Geisel / January 17, 2014 I once wound my hair onto the bobbin. Congrats […]
The Hunt for Riley Blake Fabrics
I finished piecing the main portion of the top of my quilt for the Modern Quilt Guild Riley Blake Challenge last weekend. I’m super happy with it so far but it definitely needs a border. uare My first idea for the border was to put a thin darker fabric border and then do a pieced […]