It’s been a little difficult to stay on track with blogging lately with all of the discord in the world right now. Most days I struggle to get any significant amount of time to quilt or work on my art. Life is just pulled in so many directions and I have to keep chasing after […]
May and June Project Round-Up Read More »
In mid-April, I began a cool-toned scrappy Plaidish throw quilt (using the pattern “Plaidish” from Kitchen Table Quilting) for my husband at his request he has a quilt that covered his feet when snuggling on the couch. As a rule, I do not purchase fabrics specifically for quilts to be kept in this house. I
Cool Tone Scrappy Plaidish Throw Quilt Finish Read More »
I would just love, love, love to make any kind of noticeable dent in my scrap bins. I swear those little bits of fabric multiply at night while I sleep. Therefore, I am forever on the hunt for great patterns that focus on the use of those leftover cuts. This month I am was lucky
Starting a Cool Tone Scrappy Plaidish Throw Quilt Read More »
In the midst of struggling through the Coronavirus like the rest of the world, I received a custom order request to make a little girl’s pinafore dress. I do not typically make children’s clothes or any clothes for that matter, but having made a few before and wanting the distraction from daily mask making, I
Making a Toddler Pinafore Read More »
Since 2016 I have worked with my local arts council, Perry County Council of the Arts to create and host a monthly kid and family-friendly arts and crafts class called Drop-In Art. Each month we work around a loose theme making simple and fun projects that explore arts and crafts techniques. The program focuses on
Drop-In Art Goes Virtual Read More »
As an entire global community, we are in treading through uncharted territory as the dangers of the Corona Virus continue to change our lives. Many of us are having to rise to challenges we had not imagined, let alone prepared for. One of those challenges is how to bring about a balance between a new
Life Skills Class for Kids Read More »
Learn to make your very own Four Patch coasters with this quick, simple and fun tutorial and “quick and dirty” YouTube video.
Simple Quilting: How to Make a Four Patch Read More »
A rundown of how I created the Shattered Squares Quilt pattern as well as inspirational versions of the pattern to inspire!
Quilt Pattern: Shattered Squares Read More »
Using the story method to build a cohesive fabric bundle to enhance the theme of your quilting project.
Story Telling Through Fabric Bundles Read More »
Inspiration is everywhere, especially in nature! A rainbow tour of the colors, how they are inspirational and some of their applications in my work.
Inspirations in Color: Nature’s Palette Exhibition Read More »
