Have you ever made a quilt, chose not to pre-wash your fabrics and then regretted it? Dyes transfer can wreak havoc on your future heirlooms. Find out how you can prevent it from happening to you.
Now that the quilt top is finished what have you planned for the back of your quilt? Here are a few ideas to get you thinking…
I can finally share the gifts I made for my loved ones this Christmas. It’s wonderful to be able to share my love for them through my craft.
After Christmas lunch with Trudie we had a detour! We checked out the new Annie’s Quilt Shop location and picked up a few necessities…
These In Control bags were made for my quilty friends for our Christmas get-together this week. It was so much fun to gather the fabrics for each of them, knowing that they would appreciate the thought that went into making them.
I had so much fun making Elton John’s portrait quilt that I decided to make one of another of my favourite musicians, Elvis Costello. Read all about it here.
What are the most important tools for beginner quilters? I’ve put in my 2 cents to give you my own list of what I would personally recommend to a newbie…check it out here.
The Twisted Stitchers Quilt Guild held our first show since 2018 and members didn’t disappoint! Check out the big award winners at the show.
Quilters love attending quilt shows. They go for inspiration, to hang out with their quilty friends and to buy cool quilty stuff. Find out more…
The need to finish a couple of quilts urged me to finally visit my friend, Tracey, of Whirls n Swirls Quilting. When we get together it’s always a great, crazy time even though we actually accomplish a lot! Sew much fun!
More summer stitching with my doggie pal…check out the latest Cherish blocks.
Slow stitching at the cottage has resulted in more Cherish blocks…check them out!
How important are quilt labels? In my humble opinion they are very important for recording the necessary information about the quilts you lovingly make for your family and friends. They will appreciate and value the personalized note from you when they receive that special gift.
Cherish…my latest EPP project for slow summer stitching. Check out what blocks I’ve made so far…
A work week at the cottage needed a little diversion…a quilt show close by was just the ticket!
We checked out a new retreat space last week…learn all about it here.
I wasn’t always a quilter. My love of fabric started when I was around 10 years old when my mom taught me how to sew. Follow me down memory lane and see some of my early garments.
Just call me the bag lady! I really enjoy making bags…maybe because they can highlight such beautiful fabrics and are also so useful…a perfect combination of form and function!
The hexi runner is finally complete! What started out as a simple hand sewing project (inspired by Instagram) to take to the cottage turned into an awesome runner for my dining room table.
Check out some of the projects from our latest retreat…always so productive even while having fun!
Have you ever tried a Bargello quilt? This striking quilt design is perfect if you are in need of a challenge. Check out a couple of my versions.
After slow stitching with four English paper piecing projects over the last year or so it’s time to start finishing some! Last time it was Prudence, this time it’s Southern Aurora. Two great quilts, two different finishes!
It took a while for me to figure out how I wanted to border my beloved Prudence quilt. I had so much fun making the quilt top that I wanted to blocks to shine. Check out the results…
After teaching so many classes for over 25 years there are still a few things that never seem to surprise me even though I should know better by now. Classes are fun and social and you can learn so much…but there are still a few things to keep in mind when you’re there. See if you agree with my list…
I can finally share with you what I’ve been working on for gift giving…check out my quite varied projects!
If you’re looking for a quick and easy project for gift giving, or you’re a newbie quilter looking for a simple new project, look no further! These Quilt-As-You-Go Placemats tick all the boxes.
A friend’s artwork had me so impressed and mesmerized that I went home with 3 pieces of her work! Check it out here…
Do you find the choices of quilt batting to be overwhelming? After sampling 5 different battings, I’ve come up with some information that might prove to be useful for you. Check it out here…
It’s retreat season! Once again, me and my quilty friends attended the Material Girls Retreat and had the most wonderful time. Read all about it here…
My sewing room is a disaster! What will it take for me to get off my butt and get it cleaned up?