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Monthly Archives: September 2012
Various & Sundry #13
Quilting Ruth over at Pippin Sequim posted a great tutorial on Orange Peel quilting. She demonstrated how to do it at our last BAMQG meeting. Quilt World News The National Quilt Museum in Paducah, Kentucky will host an exhibit called … Continue reading
EPP Stars
I have made some more progress on the English Paper Piecing Project I told you about in August. I make about one of these stars per night depending on whether I have basted the half hexagons beforehand or not. Faye … Continue reading
Lil Sissy Prezzies
My little sister (taller than me, BTW) is back from France. With her came some presents. I have a nice sister. The black Eiffel Tower print is the one I picked out when I bought my Kindle cover off of … Continue reading
Creative Prompt #176: Pour
Make your response simple. It doesn’t need to be a masterpiece. Take 5 minutes. Just respond and create a creative habit. Please post the direct URL (link) where your drawing, doodle, artwork is posted (e.g. your blog, Flickr) in the … Continue reading
Book Review: Shrink! Shrank! Shrunk!
Shrink! Shrank! Shrunk!: Make Stylish Shrink Plastic Jewelry by Kathy Sheldon I have to admit that I was kind of shocked when I opened the package that held this book. My immediate thought was Shrinky Dinks? Jewelry? Really? I had … Continue reading
Other Marking Techniques
A few weeks ago I wrote a blog post about Saral Transfer Paper. Frances mentioned it on her podcast (Episode 96), but still seemed unsure, so I thought I would write about the other tools I use for quilting (sewing … Continue reading
The Organization of Hunting and Gathering
Sometime ago I wrote a generic post about organization in my workroom. My workroom is somewhat organized considering it isn’t large enough and I don’t have enough bookcases. 90% of the time I can find what I need and I … Continue reading
Froggy Cat Bed
When Amanda had the new kits out at the BAMQG meeting earlier this month, I wanted to take them all. There were about 6, but I restrained myself and just took one. These cat beds are really easy to make … Continue reading
Book Review: Necklaceology
Necklaceology: How to Make Chokers, Lariats, Ropes & More by Candie Cooper I like the name. It is interesting. I like the cover. I can see the texture even though I can’t feel it. I like the colors of the … Continue reading
Design Series: Form
Yes, Sandy and I are on a roll! If you have not listened to the previous podcast on shape, you might want to do so. Shape and form are related and listening to shape will help you when you listen … Continue reading
Creative Prompt #175: Needle
eye of the needle hypodermic needle the batting needles well. Definition Needlefish Space Needle, Seattle broke a needle needle felting Cleopatra’s Needle, the name of three obelisks in London, Paris, and New York City knitting needle safe needle disposal needlepoint … Continue reading
Pink & Green Donation Quilt
I know you must all be bored of seeing these checkerboard blocks put together one after another with little variation. I have to say that I am getting a tiny bit bored, but the color work is still interesting enough … Continue reading
Book Review: Making Fabric Jewelry
Making Fabric Jewelry: 20+ Projects to Stitch, Fold, & Wear by Marthe Le Van Thanks to Lark for sending me this book to review! Since the holidays are coming, and birthdays seem to pile up on me constantly, I thought … Continue reading
Magic Garden Part 2
A few more photos.
Magic Garden
Last year, I went to Philadelphia for a conference. I had been there before, but didn’t remember much about the smaller things I saw. I remember going out to Fairmont Park and my friend, Kathy, coming to tour around with … Continue reading
