We’re all thinking about gift giving at this time of year and it got me to thinking of some of the presents I’ve received from my loved ones. They all know about my passion for quilting and sewing so I’ve gotten some amazing gifts over the years. Check out some of my special presents…
Read MoreIn honour of the 20th Anniversary of the movie, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, here is the story behind my daughter Kate’s Harry Potter quilt. Enjoy!
Read MoreI have a thing for the Muppets…check out my small, but special (to me) collection.
Read MoreHave you made a quilt yet that represents the craziness of this historic time period? The spiral is my favourite design motif and after collecting spiral prints for about 5 years I decided it was time to do something with them...and then along came Covid-19. The world seemed to be spiraling out of control and that became the idea behind this quilt.
Read MoreIn honour of Elton John’s birthday on March 25th, here is the incredible second part to the story of my Elton John quilt…you won’t believe what happens next!
Read MoreHere is the first part of the story behind one of my most favourite quilts I’ve ever made…Captain Fantastic, my Elton John quilt.
Read MoreCheck out this “goof up” award I created for our quilting retreats…have fun making one for your own group.
Read MoreA short time ago I was scrolling through the beautiful photos of Instagram, when all of a sudden I gasped out loud! I came across a quilt I just had to make and, in turn, revisited a technique from my quilting past…
Read MoreWhen 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…
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