Firstly I must thank each and every person who has shared their thoughts on whether quilting is more valuable outside America. You guys have left some awesome comments and given me even more to think about! And thanks for keeping it civil – it’s such an emotion-laden topic, and you have been honest but very civil. But let’s get to… Read More
Archives for December 2013
Is Quilting More Valuable Outside America?
I have been thinking about selling my Easy As ABC quilt, and have been thinking about what price to ask for it. In light of the recent furor discussions at Molli Sparkles last week, I have had a lot more to think about! I posted this picture on Instagram to share my current thoughts at the time which was that… Read More
Easy As ABC QAL: Number 3
The first Friday of each month I have been sharing five patterns for five letters! You can find all the other posts for each letter’s pattern here. Read through the pattern thoroughly, use a 1/4″ seam and press all seams open unless otherwise stated. What you will need Print: 2 – 2.5″ x 6.5″ 1 – 2.5″ x 2.5″… Read More
Easy As ABC QAL: Number 2
The first Friday of each month I have been sharing five patterns for five letters! You can find all the other posts for each letter’s pattern here. Read through the pattern thoroughly, use a 1/4″ seam and press all seams open unless otherwise stated. What you will need Print: 2- 2.5″ x 4.5″ 2 – 2.5″ x 6.5″ 1… Read More
Easy As ABC QAL: Number 1
The first Friday of each month I have been sharing five patterns for five letters! You can find all the other posts for each letter’s pattern here. Read through the pattern thoroughly, use a 1/4″ seam and press all seams open unless otherwise stated. What you will need Print: 1 – 2.5″ x 8.5″ 1 – 4.5″ x 6.5″… Read More
Easy As ABC QAL: Hyphen
The first Friday of each month I have been sharing five patterns for five letters! You can find all the other posts for each letter’s pattern here. Read through the pattern thoroughly, use a 1/4″ seam and press all seams open unless otherwise stated. What you will need Print: 1 – 2.5″ x 6.5″ 4 – 1.5″ x 12.5″… Read More
Easy As ABC QAL: Letter Z
The first Friday of each month I have been sharing five patterns for five letters! You can find all the other posts for each letter’s pattern here. Read through the pattern thoroughly, use a 1/4″ seam and press all seams open unless otherwise stated. What you will need Print: 2 – 2.5″ x 6.5″ 1 – 4.5″ x 6.5″… Read More
Easy As ABC: Month 6
Welcome to the final month of the Easy As ABC quilt along! On the first Friday of each month, I have been sharing the next five block patterns – each in it’s own post to make it easier to navigate. So I apologise for the bulk emails/feed posts on these days! But your blog reader can rejoice as this is… Read More
A Nursery Set Commission
A friend of my aunt’s is expecting her first baby – a little girl baby! She requested a cot quilt, bunting and a name cushion in pink and purple, and if possible, to include some rabbits. That’s a cute request! I suggested a few different fabric ranges that included some good pinks and purples, and she settled on Giggles by… Read More
Pantone 2014 Color Of The Year – Kona Inspiration
The news is out! Pantone have announced the Pantone 2014 Color Of The Year – Radiant Orchid! To quote Pantone: An enchanting harmony of fuchsia, purple and pink undertones, Radiant Orchid inspires confidence and emanates great joy, love and health. Is that enough to convince the purple-haters out there to get on board with Radiant Orchid? I must admit to… Read More