Commentary about works in progress, design & creativity
Dessert Roll Quilts: 12 Simple Dessert Roll Quilt Patterns by Pam Lintott I have a dessert roll of V&Co Confetti. One morning I got a bee in my bonnet wondering what to do with it. I went online looking for patterns, then had a brainwave that the library might have a relevant book. I looked … Continue reading “Book Review: Dessert Roll Quilts”
I always start out with these posts thinking I won’t find anything, yet I do! Here is another supersized V&S for your reading pleasure! Fabric, Notions, Supplies & Tools Edgestitch has an interesting and terrifying article about organic cotton. Terrifying as in how it affects topsoil and what the ramifications of not paying attention to … Continue reading “Various & Sundry 2019 #7”
Handmade Getaway by Jacqueline Sava Clarke I pre-ordered this book at QuiltCon last year. This was a sort of self-published project. Jacqueline Sava Clarke was there doing pre-sales in an effort to get enough funding to finish the book. They also used Kickstarter with great results. A search for Getaway Press leads back to the … Continue reading “Book Review: Handmade Getaway”
Finished 2019 Quilt Projects Aqua-Red Sampler – finished March 2019 City Sampler – finished May 2019 Metroscape – finished March 2019 Stepping Stones n.2 – finished January 1, 2019 Finished 2019 Non-Quilt Projects This category covers bags, toys, aprons and knitting as well as other non-quilt projects. Alison’s Bag – finished 1/2019 All Rolled Up … Continue reading “26 Projects 2019 #6”
Finished 2019 Quilt Projects Aqua-Red Sampler – finished March 2019 Metroscape – finished March 2019 Stepping Stones n.2 – finished January 1, 2019 Finished 2019 Non-Quilt Projects This category covers bags, toys, aprons and knitting as well as other non-quilt projects. Alison’s Bag – finished 1/2019 All Rolled Up Tote – finished 1/13/2019 Beth’s Flapper … Continue reading “26 Projects 2019 #4”
After many hours of sewing and listening to audiobooks on Sunday, I finished the Purple Improv top. I have been enjoying it on my design wall for a few days, because I couldn’t make the back right away. There are a lot of small pieces in this quilt. As much as I could, I pressed … Continue reading “Purple Improv Donation Top Finished”
I was pleased and very surprised to receive this belated Christmas gift from Angela. It meant a lot to get it on a random date in March instead of with the onslaught of other Christmas gifts. I am not sure what I did to merit such kindness, but I love this pouch and am very … Continue reading “Thanks for the Zipper Pouch”
Finished 2019 Quilt Projects Stepping Stones n.2 – finished January 1, 2019 Finished 2019 Non-Quilt Projects This category covers bags, toys, aprons and knitting as well as other non-quilt projects. Alison’s Bag – finished 1/2019 All Rolled Up Tote – finished 1/13/2019 Beth’s Flapper Apron gift – finished 12/2018 Cathy’s Flapper Apron gift – finished … Continue reading “26 Projects 2019 n.3”
Quilt Improv: Incredible Quilts from Everyday Inspirations by Lucie Summers I am not enamoured of improv. I feel like the design potential of improv is overshadowed by sloppy choices and bad workmanship. I think improv is a valid way of expressing creativity. You have seen me make quilts in the improv style. It is not … Continue reading “Book Review: Quilt Improv”
Finished 2019 Quilt Projects Not much so far, but I am working on it. Stepping Stones n.2 – finished January 1, 2019 Finished 2019 Non-Quilt Projects This category covers bags, toys, aprons and knitting as well as other non-quilt projects. Alison’s Bag – finished 1/2019 All Rolled Up Tote – finished 1/13/2019 Beth’s Flapper Apron … Continue reading “26 Projects 2019 n.2”
New Year. Clean Slate. New Goals. Finished 2019 Quilt Projects None yet. Finished 2018 Non-Quilt Projects None yet Doing Good In process. In Process The ‘In Process’ is used to denote projects on which I am actively working or are on the design wall waiting for me to stitch. I try not to put away … Continue reading “26 Projects 2019”
All Points Patchwork: A Complete Guide to English Paper Piecing Quilting Techniques for Making Perfect Hexagons, Diamonds, Octagons, and Other Shapes by Diane Gilleland Buy this book if you have any interest in English Paper Piecing (EPP). It is a very comprehensive work. From drafting blocks to sewing, everything is included. You will go from … Continue reading “Book Review: All Points Patchwork”
Quilt World News Donate to the International Quilt Study Center. They are 10 years old and asking for $10. The Ruby Star Society has been announced. The designers from Cotton + Steel have formed this new association. Their new fabric collection is expected in the Summer of 2019. They will be working with Moda. The … Continue reading “Various & Sundry 2018 #11”
I am making progress. Going on Retreat helped, but it’s still frustratingly slow. I have to appreciate that I am still able to make some kind of progress. I also have to think about what speed would NOT be frustratingly slow. DH reminded me that life is not all about sewing. What does he know? … Continue reading “26 Project Review…Again”
I am making progress. Going on Retreat helped, but it’s still frustratingly slow. I have to appreciate that I am still able to make some kind of progress. I also have to think about what speed would NOT be frustratingly slow. Finished 2018 Quilt Projects After lamenting last month that I hadn’t finished any quilts, … Continue reading “26 Projects Redux”