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16 07, 2023

Fan Favorites

By |2023-07-16T19:25:26-06:00July 16th, 2023|Inspiration|0 Comments

There are a lot of quilt options when considering your next pattern to make! I know making a decision can be a challenge and wanted to share a few favorites from my pattern collection, and why. ​ ​#1 Dayhike​ ​Dayhike is a Layer Cake quilt that sews up quickly. Some simple cuts that add interest [...]

7 07, 2022

Designing Quilts in EQ8

By |2022-07-06T21:21:12-06:00July 7th, 2022|Inspiration, Modern Quilt Block Series|0 Comments

I love designing quilts in EQ8! My very first book, in 2011 was designed on graph paper. I learned a lot about quilt math and puzzled together those patterns. I have loved quilt math ever since but was so thankful to learn EQ7 at the time. And now design in EQ8. Having the opportunity to [...]

18 10, 2016

6 things to do when your creativity is on vacation!

By |2020-04-20T15:39:00-06:00October 18th, 2016|Inspiration, Sewing Tips!|10 Comments

Being creative is a skill that we cultivate as we use our creativity on a daily basis, the ebb and flow of the creative muse will always be a factor as we create.  Some days are harder than others, and I have listed six different ways to reignite my creativity and find inspiration when I need [...]

3 04, 2012

Festival of Half Square Triangles

By |2020-04-20T15:38:57-06:00April 3rd, 2012|Inspiration|7 Comments

It's my stop on the festival tour!  If you haven't stopped by Megan's yet, be sure to get all the details, including prizes, here.  There's a line up of great bloggers sharing loads of inspiration over the next two weeks, follow along to jump start your next project! I shared my new pillow, a little [...]

3 01, 2012

My Blogger’s Choice Bundle

By |2017-02-06T09:18:27-07:00January 3rd, 2012|Inspiration|8 Comments

I was pleasantly surprised to receive an email from Kimberly at the Fat Quarter Shop over the summer, asking me to participate in their Blogger's Choice Bundle program.  Thanks Kimberly!  In August, January felt so far away, I thought I would have plenty of time to develop a pattern for my bundle...nope!  Never happened, but it will, [...]

1 09, 2011

You Might be a Fabric Stash-er…

By |2018-08-29T20:05:47-06:00September 1st, 2011|Inspiration|38 Comments

If - 1 - You tend to stalk your favorite stores for new fabric groups. 2 - You always have fabric sitting in a shopping cart, (or two!). 3 - You purchase fabric, before making plans to use it. 4 - You squeal with delight over a stuffed mailer in your mailbox. Sound familiar?  My stash is [...]

31 05, 2011

My Wonderland

By |2017-02-06T09:18:36-07:00May 31st, 2011|Inspiration, work in progress|14 Comments

I've had this little collection of Wonderland for a couple of years now. I've had an idea for a while now, but yesterday in the shower it all clicked, and now I KNOW exactly what I want to do. Be on the lookout for progress here in the next few weeks - I'm excited to [...]

23 03, 2011

Hexagons

By |2017-02-06T09:18:39-07:00March 23rd, 2011|Inspiration|25 Comments

Piles of them!  And I have no definite plans yet, just the simple love of hand sewing. Originally I purchased 1 1/4" templates, based on my quick twitter research, but as I started cutting scraps, I cut 2" instead of 3" squares...so!  I decided to buy the 3/4" templates as well.  I had cut a [...]

22 03, 2011

Links for you —

By |2018-03-26T09:26:07-06:00March 22nd, 2011|Inspiration|5 Comments

A few things have come through my email, and I wanted to share! Last winter a group of quilters raised and donated over $5000 to World Vision.  We are gathering once again to raise funds for Japan via Mercy Corps - check out Modern Relief for details and grab a button for your blog! Accuquilt [...]

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