The busy summer has not been conducive to productivity in the sewing room. So far, it’s not slowing down, but there may be hope on the horizon. Mostly I stick to quilting on the blog but I’m digressing a bit…
September OMG: Propeller Quilt
What happened to summer? I can’t believe it is already September 1 and time for the new One Monthly Goal (OMG). After the frenetic sewing to finish the City Sampler quilt, I need a less ambitious goal this month. I…
August OMG Finish: Tula Pink City Sampler Quilt
Just under the wire, my City Sampler quilt is finished. UPS delivered the backing around 5:30 yesterday afternoon. I wasted no time loading on the frame and quilting it. From the beginning I planned to quilt simple straight lines so…
Summer Sewing Part 4: Tula Pink City Sampler
Again this year, Angie from Gnome Angel hosted the Instagram challenge #100days100blocks2017 featuring the 100 blocks in Tula Pink City Sampler book. Every day I eagerly checked Instagram to see all the beautiful blocks. I don’t know how many people…
Summer Sewing Part 3: Retreat! String Piecing and More
In March I received an email saying I got into the Jo’s Country Junction retreat with Bonnie Hunter. I was beyond excited! When the retreat projects were announced, the excitement waned just a bit. One was String Spiderweb. I know…
Summer Sewing Part 2: Wedding Quilts
It seems like summer is for weddings so that means wedding quilts. Two of our nephews got married this summer and I made wedding quilts for both of them. It was fun to pick fabrics and designs for each couple…