When signing up for a class are you attracted to a project by the design or the instructor’s colour choices? Do you follow pattern directions to the letter, never straying from the instructions? Try making future projects your own by infusing them with your own personality and fave colours. Read on to find out how that didn’t actually work for me once!
Read MoreOne of my recent Covid projects was refinishing this armoire that’s been in my livingroom for 23 years. It has a special connection to my Grandpa…I think he’d be pleased with the outcome.
Read MoreWhat sparked your love of quilting/sewing? There are as many answers to this question as there are people. Find out how quilting/sewing became my obsession.
Read MoreNow that Christmas is over I can finally share the gift I made for my daughter, Kate, and her partner, Nick. No more hogging the covers now that they have a quilt to actually fit the bed!
Read MoreDo you make New Year's Resolutions? Here is a list of 10 quilty resolution ideas that you might want to try…
Read MoreEvery time I come across Christmas ornaments geared to quilters or sewers I just have to treat myself. Check out some of my faves…and a very Merry Christmas to my fellow quilters!
Read MoreMy Ugly Fabric Challenge piece revealed in all its…glory?! Beauty is in the eye of the beholder…what do you think?
Read MoreAs quilters we already recycle when we use scraps from previous projects to make something new. There are countless other ways to repurpose other items to use in our sewing rooms. Check out some of my own storage methods that might have you rethinking about throwing stuff away.
Read MoreAs quilters we not only accumulate fabric and notions, but our shelves are full of awesome books that we can’t bear to part with. Check out some of my well-loved faves…
Read MoreSewing spaces are as different and varied as the people who work in them. I’m so proud of my sewing room now, but it didn’t always look this good. Maybe it will give you some ideas for your own special place…
Read MoreOctober is CHALLENGE month!!! Have you ever thought of entering a juried quilt show or been asked to show your work for a specific show? Here are the few pieces that I’ve been fortunate enough to have had shown.
Read MoreOctober is CHALLENGE month!!! This time it’s all about challenges specifically for the Twisted Stitchers Quilt Guild quilt shows held every 3 years.
Read MoreHere are a couple of my favourite DIY projects from the last couple of years. Elbow grease and paint go a long way to make things gorgeous!
Read MoreI love DIY (do-it-yourself) projects. The satisfaction I get from taking something really ugly or badly in need of repair and making it look beautiful again really does it for me. With not much more than elbow grease, time and a few supplies you can also save a lot of money and prevent stuff from going into landfill. Win Win!
Read MoreScraps, scraps, and more scraps! They keep accumulating and we never seem to put a dent in them. Tame at least a part of your scrap pile with a couple of my ideas.
Read MoreDuring your quilting journey you'll come across so many different quilt patterns, techniques to learn, and colour combinations to enjoy that it may be somewhat daunting. You’ll soon come to find your own area of expertise and enjoyment.
Read MoreOur sewing machines are so special to us as quilters. A reliable, well made sewing machine is a treasure. Join me as I take you through my own sewing machine history and the reason behind my choices.
Read More”Finished is better than perfect.” That project isn't doing any good sitting on a shelf in a cupboard or shoved in a drawer. Pick up that unfinished project and git-r-done!
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