Kristy at Quiet Play is the one who got me into paper piecing. She was the one who introduced me to the sewing machine paper piecing pattern that has since got me hooked into making gorgeous pieces of fabric art! Now, without a printer at home yet and having to rely on hubby’s work printer, I haven’t done much else… Read More
WIP Wednesday: Bits and Pieces
I’ve been jumping from project to project this week, doing bits and pieces as inspiration strikes. I’ve done the next 2 blocks for the BOMs I’m participating in the very day that Jeni posted the tutorial and within 2 days of getting the Fat Quarter Shop’s one! Why yes, I am enjoying them, how can you tell?! I’ve also been… Read More
An Apology
Dear, sweet, patient Ellie, I am sorry. We have been together for about a year now. One glorious year full of fun, adventure and learning. Much learning. But I’m sorry it took me this long to learn a very important lesson. The importance of cleaning you out good and proper. Oh sure I had given you a few quick cleans… Read More
I’m Small, I’m Fresh, I’m Gonna Do!
Each month lovely Lynne from Lily’s Quilts hosts a linky party for those of us blogger’s with less than 50 followers. For those of you who are new – welcome!! Thanks for popping by!! I hope you like what you find and stick around a while. You can also follow along via Facebook if that’s your thang! I’ve been quilting… Read More
Sunday Stash: Prerelease Precut Love!
This week saw the arrival of two delicious layer cakes. I thought I was going to have to wait to get my hands on Cuzco by Kate Spain and Simply Color by V & Co. I am a BIG sucker for colour wheel and rainbow designs, and Simply Color is just perfect. And Cuzco? Well, I’m a proud Kate Spainaholic!… Read More
Friday Finish: Happy Birthday Mum!
My mum has always been a big Winnie the Pooh fan. I have memories of a dress, a magical picture on the wall, and she has worn the same Winnie the Pooh watch for years and years. So when I saw this special edition Disney anniversary Winnie the Pooh fabric… I just had to get some. I whipped it up… Read More
Kona Solids: Winter Wonderland
How could I stop at just one Kona Solids bundle?! It’s just so much fun! So I thought with Christmas in July celebrations about to start, why not go for a Winter Wonderland bundle?! 1. AZURE-215×215, 2. BAHAMA BLUE-215×215, 3. PEACOCK-215×215, 4. Kona Red K001-1308-215×215, 5. WinterWonderland, 6. Kona Tomato-215×215, 7. Kona Lime K001-1192-215×215, 8. Kona Jade Green-215×215, 9. kona… Read More
Kona Solids: Beginner’s Toolbox
A while ago I won an Aurifil design-your-own-collection competition at Lily’s Quilts and my prize was these 12 threads – the collection I designed! So when I heard about competition over at Fluffy Sheep Quilting where you could design your own fat eighth bundle of Kona Solids, I knew exactly what I was going to do… a matching set… Read More
WIP Wednesday: Fat Quarter Shop BOM Begins!
The first installment of the Fat Quarter Shop’s Designer Mystery BOM has arrived! Oh happy days! And so perfectly packaged as always. I had to wait an hour or so while I supervised the kids playing outside, but after one too many rule-breaking-moves, I gleefully herded the kids inside and sat down to quickly cut out the pieces. Only one… Read More
Sakura Stitchin’
I have a confession to make. I have a UFO cross-stitch from 2005 that despite bringing with me to Japan and pulling it out to finish when Ellie was still boxed up and is only about 3″x3″… is still unfinished. And a beautiful gift from the equally beautiful Lisa at Button Bliss of the Not So Shabby Heart stitchery pattern… Read More