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
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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
Under the Sea: Farmer’s Wife Block 74 Mrs Thomas
Fabrics Used: Riley Blake, unknown scraps Happy Farmer's Tuesday - and gosh, this block had a ton of tiny pieces! I was brought back to childhood puzzle days when, after cutting the small pieces and setting them on the cutting table, a gentle breeze came through and blew the pieces to the floor. ... Read More about Under the Sea: Farmer’s Wife Block 74 Mrs Thomas
English Paper Piecing History
English paper piecing is one of my favorite ways to sew slow. Whether it's at the beach, while watching a show, or gathered with friends over a glass of wine, there's something so lovely about the feel of hand stitching that brings a sense of peace. A true mosaic patchwork of color, these quilts ... Read More about English Paper Piecing History