Happy Wednesday everyone! I’ve gotten a few more guest blogger’s signed up to show you their ‘twist’ on a traditional block – if you’re interested in being a guest blogger designer just email me a date at lapaceksorchard at gmail dot com. Homeward Bound Fish Block Tutorial for 52 Twisted Traditional Block Quilt Along Finished […]
A Closer Look at Project QUILTING Pieces, Part 2
Me again! I’m sure you’ve already heard – over 40 quilts were created in just one week for the first Project QUILTING Challenge – String Along with Me. Which means…there will be quite a few posts the next few days on the ‘Closer Looks’ at all these quilts. The stories behind them are definitely worth […]
A Closer Look at Project QUILTING Pieces, Part 1
I am overwhelmed by the absolutely incredible challenge pieces! Over 40 quilts were created in just one week for the first Project QUILTING Challenge – String Along with Me. Over the next few days I’m going to post some ‘Closer Looks’ at all these quilts. The stories behind them are definitely worth reading! At anytime […]
Riley Blake Modern Quilt Guild Challenge
One of the extra challenges I signed up for has been bouncing around in my head. I’m at less than a month away from when the Modern Quilt Guild Riley Blake challenge is due (Feb 7th thanks to an extension). We were sent a fat eighth bundle of six different Riley Blake fabrics. The rules […]
Vote for your Favorite Quilt made for Project QUILTING Challenge–StringAlong with Me
This is a long post because we had LOTS (over 40!) of gorgeous, amazing quilts entered in the first challenge of the Project QUILTING Season! I’m beyond thrilled with the turn out – lots of new faces and lots of return quilters. My favorite three months of the year has begun! I will be posting […]
#manyfacesofpip
Just something fun for this Saturday. My youngest daughter, Pip, has this great talent of making all these fabulous expressions. She didn’t really talk much until quite a few months after 2 but you honestly could tell just what she wanted to say by looking at her face. Well – she’s definitely talking now but […]
Speaking of Block of the Months…
The 2014 FREE Craftsy Block of the Month is starting! Conquer your fear of color with the 2014 Craftsy Block Of The Month! This FREE mini class introduces you to color theory with new lessons introduced over 2014. Sign up today to create a beautiful and colorful sampler quilt! Join Craftsy’s Block of the […]
BOMs and QALs in 2014
I love BOM’s (Block of the Months) and QALs (Quilt A-Long). They inspire me, they teach me new techniques, they let me play with color, AND I can finish a block in just a few visits to my basement (essential with three little girls including a 2.5 year old). So far, this year I’m working […]
Road Trip to California Block Tutorial–52 Block Quilt Along
Happy Wednesday everyone! I see some of you enjoyed playing with my ‘Square Dancing Whale’ Block last week! Alright –today we’re go to take a Road Trip with my twist on the ‘Road to California’ Block. Road Trip to California Block Tutorial for 52 Twisted Traditional Block Quilt Along Finished Block Size – 19” […]
Basic Embroidery Stitch Tutorial from Guest Blogger Melissa of Sew BitterSweet Designs
Some of the blocks in the 52 Block Twisted Tradition Quilt Along may call for or could use some hand embroidery touches. Now, I just sort of know what I’m doing when it comes to hand embroidery but luckily, a good friend of mine knows much more and was kind enough to be a guest […]