The title to this post is misleading because I quilted this quilt on my DSM instead of the frame. Since the layout forms a strong diagonal line I wanted to quilt feathers in the dark triangles. I thought it would…
WIP Wednesday: Lillian
The Sanctuary quilt is on the frame and I’m piecing a new quilt based on the Villa Rosa pattern Lillian. I’m using some fabric and charm squares from the Double Chocolate line by 3 Sisters. This is such a…
DWM: Sanctuary Blocks
This is such an easy quilt I sure thought I’d be finished with it by now but no such luck. Jen and her boyfriend came home this weekend so I didn’t get a minute of sewing time until last night. …
On the Frame: Star Surround
Many times my projects hit a brick wall when it comes to quilting them. It’s hard for me to decide on a quilting design so they are set aside, sometimes for years, waiting for inspiration to strike. Recently I was…
A New Quilt for Fall
My small quilting group meets next week so it’s time to get started on our quilt for the month. All of us in the group are stashbusting and we’re trying to work through the book Scrap-Basket Beauties by Kim Brackett. …
Must Remember: Always Audition Borders
I’ve worked in a quilt shop a lot of years and if I had a nickel for every time I’ve told a customer how important it is to audition borders, well…..you know. On this quilt, I sure wish I’d followed…
