A New EPP Shape

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.

PersonalSharon GalnaDecember 7, 2024EPP, epp, English paper piecing, fussy cutting, fussy cutting EPP, fussy cutting eppComment

A Bittersweet Retreat

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.

PersonalSharon GalnaNovember 11, 2024retreat, retreat projects, quilters retreat, quilt retreat, quilty firends Comments

Material Girls Retreat 2024

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.

Community, PersonalSharon GalnaOctober 5, 2024retreat, quilters retreat, quilt retreat, quilting Comments

Some of My Fave Websites

There are so many wonderful websites, blogs and Instagram posts to get inspiration from. Join me for some of my favourites...

Oh My Stars!

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.

Personal, Tips & TricksSharon GalnaJuly 15, 2024EPP, epp, fussy cutting, star quilt, epp stars, EPP stars, 6 point diamondComment

Great News From Quilt Canada!

Elvis Costello did well at Quilt Canada! Read about it here…

Personal, CommunitySharon GalnaJune 29, 2024Elvis Costello, Elvis Costello quilt, portrait quilt, quilted portrait, grey scale portrait quilt, Zach Cordner, Zach Cordner photo inspiration Comments

Back to the Cottage

Another trip to the cottage means more work…and more EPP!

PersonalSharon GalnaJune 12, 2024cottage stitching, EPP, English paper piecing, trunk show, fat quarters, hexagon quilt, hexies, slow stitchingComment

Springhouse Retreat 2024

Another great time away with the girls at Springhouse Retreat. Feast your eyes on our projects!

Personal, CommunitySharon GalnaMay 28, 2024retreat, retreat projects, quilt retreat, quilting retreatsComment

The Final Cherish Blocks

The final blocks of my Cherish EPP quilt are complete! Now I just have to figure out borders and finishing…

PersonalSharon GalnaMay 11, 2024EPP, English paper piecing, fussy cutting, cherish quiltComment

My Messy Sewing Room

My sewing room is a disaster! What will it take for me to get off my butt and get it cleaned up?

PersonalSharon GalnaApril 24, 2024messy sewing room, sewing studio mess, projects everywhere Comments

Christmas Presents 2023

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.

PersonalSharon GalnaJanuary 17, 2024Christmas gifts, Christmas ornaments for quilters, In Control bag, quilted bags, quilted gifts, bowl cozy, make-up bag, a place for everything 2.0 pattern, a place for everything 2.0 bag Comments

An Ontario Quilt Shop

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…

Community, PersonalSharon GalnaDecember 31, 2023quilt shop, quilt road trip, inspiration, stocking up, notions, fabric shopping, quilt store, Annie'sComment

Something Special for "The Girls"

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.

PersonalSharon GalnaDecember 15, 2023byannie patterns, Benartex Fabrics, bag making, quilted bags, gift giving, gifts for quilters, Christmas gifts, bag patterns, In Control bag, a place for everything 2.0 pattern, the ultimate travel bag 2.0 pattern, scrappy sewing pod, tula pink, tula pink fabric Comments

The Elvis Costello Quilt

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.

PersonalSharon GalnaNovember 24, 2023Elvis Costello, Elvis Costello quilt, portrait quilt, quilted portrait, celebrity quilt portrait, fusible web applique, diagonal quilting Comments

The Top 7 Ways to be a Great Quilt Show Visitor

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…

Community, PersonalSharon GalnaOctober 4, 2023quilt show, Twisted Stitchers Quilt Guild, silent auction, display of quilts, raffle quilt, quilt show challenge, merchants mall, tea roomComment

Longarm Quilting Fun!

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!