Commentary about works in progress, design & creativity
LillyElla designer, Nicole, has a new project out, Butterfly Effect. LillyElla is the designer of the Mini Maker Case and also the Undercover Maker Mat. I do like her projects. Pink Door has fabric packs, papers, and acrylic templates. I need another EPP Project (or any project???) like I need another hole in my head, … Continue reading “Butterfly Effect”
I have added a lot of new items and designs to the Artquiltmaker Store. Check it out! This is a super-sized V&S. You’ll need some time. Enjoy! Books, Research & History Barbara Brackman has a new block book out called The Kansas City Star Quilts Sampler: 60+ Blocks from 1928 to 1961. She signed some … Continue reading “Various & Sundry 2019 #6”
I slept better on the Saturday night of Retreat, but got a slow start in the morning. I ate too much the night before and my stomach was unhappy. Helen took a lot of great photos, including one of the nametags made by the committee. Even though we weren’t asked to, everyone wore their nametags … Continue reading “Retreat Day 3”
This tote has been moving around my workroom half made. Over the weekend, after finishing the Ends n.5 donation top and back, I got back to the Tool Tote. I am nearly done. The inside and the outside were both made, but I had to put them together and install the zipper. I just kind … Continue reading “Tool Tote Again”
Doing Good Help the people who have been affected by the fires in Canada. TQS has a fire information page on you can help the victims. You may ship your completed quilts to: Berkeley’s Place c/o Lillian Melynk 1712 Turvey Rd Edmonton AB T6R 2W7 or to Dorene Wirth 64 Horseshoe Bend Lewistown MT 59457 … Continue reading “Various & Sundry 2016 #7”
As part of the Flower Sugar Hexagon/Attack of the Hexagon piece, I mentioned the cutting and referred you to Little Bluebell’s blog. Her cutting instructions are great and you should definitely look at them. You should also look at the Kay Wood video. I wanted to do a little more explaining on the cutting, thus … Continue reading “Large Hexagon Tutorial”
I am a little behind on posting the reviews of the BFSI responses, but I am still committed to posting the reviews. Question 1 was about readers UFOs. It was interesting to see what people have on their UFO list. The question was “The question for this giveaway is: Tell me about your top 5 … Continue reading “BFSI Question #1 Review”
I spent some time with Kelly’s Round Robin over the past week. I finished my portion on January 1 and was pleased to be able to move on to the Attack of the Hexies. I saw Camille Roskelley’s Round and Round quilt and liked the basic block so much that I wanted to make it. … Continue reading “Round Robin Round Four Complete”
I was visiting Grama over the weekend and took a few minutes out of the constant care and cleaning to visit with Susan, have lunch and take a trip to the quilt shop in Northridge. I used to live near Northridge and the place looks so different now. I don’t know if my eyes have … Continue reading “Shop Review: Candy’s Quiltworks”
I just noticed that I have only 7 projects on my WIPs list. I have really made progress, which is a good reminder that I need to focus my efforts on not filling up the list again. I don’t mind having a couple of projects going at once, but I don’t want projects that are … Continue reading “26 Projects – September 2013 Update”
Jelly Roll, Layer Cake & Charm Quilts by Pam Lintott This is almost a pure project book and I wouldn’t have picked it up if Frances and Sandy hadn’t talked about it over and over. Frances has definitely made my favorites from the quilt projects in this book. There is a lot to like about … Continue reading “Book Review: Layer Cakes, Jelly Rolls & Charm Packs”
Hexagons I saw a hexagon cushion pattern by Lori Holt after listening to one of Annie Smith’s podcasts. The fabric choices are appealing – lots of dots – but I also like the red plaid (gingham?). I am not sure about pompoms, though. I also saw a lot of great hexagon quilts and tile designs … Continue reading “Various & Sundry 2011 #12”