Now that the hexie quilt top is complete and ready for quilting, I was again bitten by the English paper piecing bug and started a new project using the jewel shape.
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Becky’s moving in December and this is our last retreat with her before that happens. We made the most of it with our usual back and forth banter, great food, and wonderful projects…check them out here.
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A couple of weeks ago we had our annual Material Girls retreat...check out some of the awesome projects that the ladies worked on this time.
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There are so many wonderful websites, blogs and Instagram posts to get inspiration from. Join me for some of my favourites...
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Last time you learned about fussy cutting for EPP. Fussy cutting is also great to use with traditional quilt blocks. See how you can add that special something to your own quilt blocks with this fun technique.
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If you’ve been curious about fussy cutting segments for your English paper piecing project, but didn’t know where to start, look no further. I’ve got some great tips and tricks to get you started.
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Check out a few photos of my most recent English paper pieced project, the 6 pointed stars quilt, where fussy-cutting makes some of the blocks really stand out.
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Elvis Costello did well at Quilt Canada! Read about it here…
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Another trip to the cottage means more work…and more EPP!
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Another great time away with the girls at Springhouse Retreat. Feast your eyes on our projects!
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The final blocks of my Cherish EPP quilt are complete! Now I just have to figure out borders and finishing…
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My sewing room is a disaster! What will it take for me to get off my butt and get it cleaned up?
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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.
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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…
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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.
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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…
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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.
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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.
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