Tag Archives: Color

Rebirth of Solids??

The other day I was looking around the web to see if some company made solid charm packs. My mom is making a food quilt and wants to use the Corner Store design from Pretty Little Mini Quilts. I think … Continue reading

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Moda Frosted Stars

I found this quilt in a round about way. I was listening to the Stash Resolution podcast (look for a short review later), a new podcast for me. She mentioned the blog p.s. i quilt. I went to take a … Continue reading

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Sorbet Fabric

I know I haven’t shown Sorbet in awhile. I had a number of different issues and it wasn’t working out as the mind sorbet that I needed. I think what I determined is that quilts are not mind sorbet if … Continue reading

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P&B Blenders from Quilting Adventures

Joyce, my fabric temptress, and owner of Quilting Adventures, showed me this fabric, which is gorgeous. I think I might have to have some. It is called Fizz from P&B. See also the P&B page for this line. Call or … Continue reading

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Last of the FOTY?

I spent Sunday, and a few minutes on Saturday night, finishing up the FOTY blocks so I can take them to the CQFA Retreat. When I return from sewing bliss, I hope to have the quilt top ready to show … Continue reading

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Color Wednesday

Yes, this photo is a little bleary, as SherriD says. I took it with my phone, which creates bleary pictures unless the picture is of a water bottle or something I want to remember at the grocery store. Fortunately, I … Continue reading

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No Fear of Color

Yesterday I drove to Monterey to attend a Kaffe Fassett lecture. It was put on by Back Porch Fabrics, a local Pacific Grove/Monterey quilt shop. I have written about that shop a couple of times, most recently on November 4, … Continue reading

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Being Away

Today is another travel day for me. I am heading home after a week away. I have sewn and relaxed and been allowed to just be. All of my normal stuff is on hold until  tonight or tomorrow or whenever … Continue reading

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Visiting the Back Porch

While in Monterey last week, I stopped in at the Back Porch quilt shop. They don’t allow photos inside, so no photos of the shop, the light filled space, the huge amount of books or the exhibit of  Gwen Marston … Continue reading

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Finished! Done! Complete! (FOTY 2008)

Yes, this baby is complete. I can chalk another finished project up on the list. I quilted it a long time ago and only had to do the facing and the sleeve. I really don’t know why I waited until … Continue reading

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Journal Cover Again

A few weeks ago I posted about Exuberant Color’s journal cover directions. This was after I saw directions for a journal cover on the Quilts and More website, Allpeoplequilt.com (you may have to register and login). I began the journal … Continue reading

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Tarts Cream Drips

This is the piece of pie and whipped cream, which you have seen four dozen times. I am forced to continue to show it to you until you scream for mercy. Only because you asked for it. Okay! Okay! I … Continue reading

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Citrus Holiday and Decorating

I get a Janome email periodically and when I have a chance to look at it, I am usually impressed with something. One thing I like about the photos below is the different colors – not the usual red and … Continue reading

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Decorating with Dots

Laume from Beach Treasure Blog bought the orange version of this teapot. I couldn’t pass up showing you the turquoise version. It is fabulous. clipped from www.amazon.com Yedi Houseware Classic Coffee and Tea White Dots 20 Ounce Teapot, Turquoise Blue

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Indulgence / Retail Therapy

I spent last week in SoCal doing a little bit of Grama wrangling/triage with my mom. If it isn’t abundantly clear, I was away from my sewing machine. The only fiber work I did was work on a bit of … Continue reading

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