A few months ago I mentioned that I had lost my voice, that I felt a little helpless when it came to blogging. I’m not sure that has changed, but I am trying to force myself outside of my comfort zone. Sometimes, when things around me are changing (for the good!), I tend to fold…
Archives for February 2013
Lock Down
While I am working on quilting a few quilts, I thought I would share a step of my process. I have used this technique to limit the amount of squaring up I have to do later. By zig zag basting down the edges right after basting my quilt, I don’t have to deal too much…
Soft Surroundings
The best part of a quilt, for me, is the snuggle factor. This is why I have been trending more and more towards flannel backs for my quilts. When I posted a picture of my recent flannel acquisitions on Instagram, I had a few people asking me questions on how I use it. Sewing with…
Pay It Forward 2013
***Edit: We have our five lucky winners 🙂 thank you so much for the response! I wish I could make a million things!
Show Off: A Pillow Tutorial (part two: the one with the Y-Seams)
Hi, again! So we left off yesterday with the hexagons pinned to the strips and we were about to tackle the Y Seams. These seams have a bad rap. They aren’t really hard and after the first one or two, you will be a pro. Keep your seam ripper handy just in case, but the…
Show Off: A Pillow Pattern with Bonus Y-Seam Tutorial (part one)
So, let me start with a HUGE thank you to everyone who left a nice comment here or anywhere about this pillow. And a giant hug to all the sweet comments on my new and cherished Swoon quilt, here and on my mom’s blog. I wish I could make each of you one of these…