…you have to improvise a little. My last baby quilt left me with a bunch of HST clippings in aqua and teal hues. The scraps were barely 1.5” square, would I have trimmed them up before sewing with them I might have ended with a grid as small as 0.5”. Nope, that wasn’t a day…
This is a love story of a quilt pattern and a collection of fabrics that were meant to be. If I buy a fabric collection as a whole it must be special. I’m more of a picky type with my fabric purchases: I’d rather buy my fav prints in yardage than spending money on a…
I’ve been on a paper piecing kick this summer! Phases like this usually set in after I’ve finished a couple of traditionally pieced quilts. In true fashion I made some baby quilts in spring and since felt drawn to smaller projects that include more precise designs. I’d never have the patience to make a bigger quilt with the paper piecing technique, but…
Quilted pillow covers are quickly becoming my new favourite presents to give. Over the weekend I made one for my little brother. I tried to make it as boyish as possible, pulling from my blue and grey stash. I went with simple HSTs because they’re quick to make and I love the piecing process. A…
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