Sometimes it takes a long time to make something quick! I’m not even sure how long ago I made these blocks with my sister – years. Finally they are in a quilt top for my son. I found the perfect backing fabric after my son agreed to the quilt (he loves yellow!) with the condition…
I’m looking back at March’s block for fabric placement ideas this month. Aurifil July BOM link I cheat a little bit with templates. I always measure more than twice, but the speed is worth it. Pieces are all cut and laid out. But instead of looking similar there is some tension between these blocks. Changing…
Congratulations to Pat, who wins a copy of my pdf pattern Liberated Churn Dash QUILT! I was so happy to get the chance to play with my new camera during the fireworks on Canada Day. These are from my backyard! The city puts on a great show:) With Joy, Sarah Vee
June Aurifil Block of the Month Aurifil flickr link – view pics and find links to block instructions for each month 6 inch chicken feet block for my Quilty Barn Door block! Quilty Barn Along flickr pool – links to Lori’s blog posts are here too This morning I went on a hunt for some…
This month Jamie Ridler’s prompt for the full Strawberry moon dreamboard is What delights are you dreaming of? She also challenged us to collect our inspirations in different places and different ways. Immediately I thought of making a Pinterest board, but I am still hesitant and leery of this photo heavy, misgiven or omitted credit…
Happy Canada Day! To Celebrate I’m giving away 1 pdf copy of my Liberated Churn Dash Quilt Pattern. Just leave a comment to enter. I’ll leave the giveaway open until Tuesday, July 2nd to give everyone enjoying the long weekend a chance! . . .and there is a SECOND chance to win a copy and…
I have been doing a little bit of handstitching on the front porch, when it’s been warm enough and my fingers don’t get too cold. I have all of my dragonflies prepped. The dragonflies and the project are from Pat Sloan’s book, New Ideas for Applique. It’s chock full of ideas! This one grabbed my…
Somehow it is almost July! The long approaching end to Google Reader for following blogs will be coming soon. There are a few options out there for how to keep your current list of blogs and of course, add new ones. I’m trying out feedly.com to follow blogs. But most I know are trying out…
I started working on the June Aurifil BOM on the weekend. My fabrics were brought upstairs by my daughter so I could play in bed! Pat Sloan went through her process of picking fabrics this month on her blog. You can see her process here. I thought I’d share mine too. I keep my fabrics…
