Explore your Creativity with Amy
Owen’s Graduation Aurora Borealis Quilt
There’s something sacred about making a graduation quilt—especially when it’s for your youngest. Owen has graduated from high school this spring, and this aurora borealis quilt is my way of honoring his growth, his curiosity, and the bright future ahead of him. When we began planning the quilt together, we scrolled through images for color inspiration. [...]
Gift Quilt – Fussy Cut Love Birds
My mom fell in love with Dena Designs Love Birds fabric years ago and bought two yards immediately. She wasn't sure exactly what she was going to do with it but knew it was the start of a bed quilt. Mom continued to buy fabric to coordinate with the Love Birds as she came across it, [...]
Ripple Effect
I'm so happy to tell you I finally have images of my finished Ripple Effect quilt! This quilt has been in process for a little over a year, and I loved working on it so much.
Fan Favorites
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 to [...]
Sophia’s Graduation Quilt
When I set out to make Sophia a graduation quilt (like I’ve made for each of our kids as they graduate), I asked her to find an inspirational image to pull color from. She was drawn to an ocean sunset with super-saturated tones. From there, I pulled solid fabrics in my stash, and we culled a [...]
Creative Affirmation — Positive
A positive perspective offers a variety of benefits to any situation, including creativity! By looking at situations with a glass half full instead of half empty, you are open to opportunities and a lot more creative flow. Looking at a creative project with a positive mindset, even in the midst of a challenge will be far [...]
Creative Affirmation — Follow
When given the choice to follow a creative inclination, or ignore it, I always follow. It can be as simple as a quick note to self, or a full-day tangent. Recognizing these inclinations and observing where they take me creatively is rewarding and fun. Learning to see them can be challenging if we go too fast [...]
Creative Affirmation — Learning
Each new day is an opportunity for learning, growing, and creativity! To learn something new is to be open to growth and change, even when it's hard. I strive always to be learning and love the opportunities that have come about in my life, with this mindset. It doesn't have to be big overarching goals of [...]
Creative Affirmation — All the Time
We've talked a lot about creative energy over the last 11 months, and how it shows up, all the time. What about the days that don't feel creative? I challenge you to consider again that your creativity doesn't turn off. While you may not think of the following things as your creativity, your creative mind is [...]
Creative Affirmation — Grateful
Starting each day with a grateful heart is always a great idea. Remembering to be thankful for my creativity and creative mind also helps to bolster my creativity each day. With Thanksgiving in the US this week, we are reminded to count our blessings. I encourage you to make it a daily habit. Creative Affirmation I [...]
Creative Affirmation — Excited
Stepping into my sewing space with excitement is always my goal. When I'm excited to create, I come confident and ready to enjoy the process. I do a few things personally to ensure that I get started on any project with excitement. Let's take a look! Creative Affirmation I am excited to create. Setting myself up [...]
Creative Affirmation — Joy
While life can be hard sometimes, being creative helps me find JOY with the difficulties. Knowing and affirming that being creative is my happy place, adds joy to my life each and every day. Creative Affirmation: My creativity brings me deep and infinite joy. Having a place to let my mind wander while creating something beautiful, [...]
