It's a "May Gray" today on the coast, as is normal for this time of year. I love the gray...it's like this soft blanket that inspires soup and tea. The gray of May inspired this block a bit; I used a low-vol solid as the break between the hourglass center and the brightly colored outside fabrics. ... Read More about Charity Quilt: The Emperor’s Garden Block 5
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Under the Sea: Farmer’s Wife Block 36 Geneva
Fabrics Used: Riley Blake Happy Farmer’s Tuesday! Here's this week's block, and isn't she pretty? I've been avoiding this pink fabric for so long, and I'm not sure why. It's part of the fabric line, and provides such a great contrast to the cooler tones. Plus, it's not a super directional fabric, ... Read More about Under the Sea: Farmer’s Wife Block 36 Geneva
Under the Sea: Farmer’s Wife Block 23 Charlotte
Fabrics Used: Riley Blake Happy Farmer’s Tuesday - here's my OOPS block! I was making this lovely little block at our last MQG meeting, chatting away with some of the sweet women at my table. I was so busy chatting, that I didn't even notice that I sewed the block together incorrectly! I tried to ... Read More about Under the Sea: Farmer’s Wife Block 23 Charlotte
Fabric Scraps Storage & Scrappy Quilt Block
Let's talk fabric scraps! If you sew, you have them. I'm excited to join in with a great group today to share our ideas on how to store and use fabric scraps. That means you'll pick up a ton of great ideas here; after seeing how I store and use my scraps, you'll see links to their posts at the end ... Read More about Fabric Scraps Storage & Scrappy Quilt Block
Tutorial: Sewing Improv Fabric Scrap Charm Blocks
I love my fabric scraps, mostly because they come from such beautiful larger pieces of fabric! I keep fabric scraps in lovely little mason jars in my sewing room, and enjoy the burst of color they add. While most scraps get used for projects (like these adorable sand crabs), there *are* times a jar ... Read More about Tutorial: Sewing Improv Fabric Scrap Charm Blocks