paper pieced heart pattern
Paper piecing is one of those skills that can be a bit tricky to pick up, but once you do, you realize how easy it is. It’s basically building a quilt block on top of a piece of paper that... Continue reading →
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a makeup bag for me
Last year I posted about a makeup bag that I made had made for my sister and friends as gifts. I had been meaning to make myself one since then, but never gotten around to it. I finally made myself... Continue reading →
how to sew: envelope-backed pillows
When we moved, I returned the vintage desk and chair that I had borrowed from my parents when I first got married. I’ve since replaced my desk, but haven’t been able to find a chair that I like. Currently... Continue reading →
update: baby boy quilt
Well I didn’t finish this quilt before the baby boy that it was intended for was born, but I did complete it before we drove up to NJ to go meet him. The final quilt measured about 40 inches by... Continue reading →
work in progress wednesday: baby boy quilt
Our friend Tanner and his wife Wendy are expecting a baby boy any day now. I’m am working on a blue and green quilt for them. I wanted something bright that could grow with him, so I went with bold... Continue reading →