Modern quilt teacher and patterns
(Alternative title: Best Laid Plans) This Cotton + Steel voile finally arrived last week. Four yard of it to make a dress for the first time. And it’s on a black background, not navy, like I had thought! And the light blue voile solid is blue, not aqua, to match the C+S print (although it photographs similar) and thus won’t… Read More
I am back! I want to say a huge thanks to the amazing ladies who helped me keep Sew Cute Tuesday happening over summer. Summer was exactly as I’d predicted – full of fun and playdates and sibling fights and noise and fun! And thus, very little productivity or routine. And also a big thanks to all you wonderful Sew… Read More
So the other night, I had a minor stress attack when my iron transferred brown stuff onto a very important quilt with a white background. Essentially, it left a skiddy on my fabric. I KNOW! My darling scientist-husband got right to work to clean it off (soap and water did the trick) and then cleaned the iron too. Following his… Read More
This was something that had been on my mind for a while, but after Diane’s post, I knew I needed to rein in my small, but constant, spending on stationery/scrapbooking supplies/quilting stuff. With QuiltCon less than 6 months away, it’s time to start saving up my spending money for that instead! My QuiltCon buddy and roomy (and roadtrip driver!) Melissa… Read More
As you read this, I’m currently away at a spa and water park resort in Fukushima! My husband has a work conference here, so I decided to rough it out with the kids for a couple of days playing around… after all, his room was already paid for and there’s a free shuttle bus to and from the resort. So,… Read More
Today is the day, that very exciting day, when the first issue of Make Modern comes out!! Three of my wonderful Wombat Stew paper-piecing bee girls are the creators of Make Modern – Australia’s first digital modern quilting magazine – and I know they have worked so hard to get it all together. I am also rather excited to share… Read More
Last night, I read two very important blog posts – both related to the cost of quilting but from very different perspectives. I want to share these with you and some of my thoughts about these subjects. Gemma at Pretty Bobbins had some very wise words about valuing herself as both an artist and as a businesswoman. Learning to value… Read More
Today’s guest host is an amazing paper piecer who designs the most intricately accurate patterns! I am always in awe of what she creates and every time I wish I had the patience to make each and every one! Hi Everyone!! This is Soma, proxying for Alyce today at Sew Cute Tuesday. I do a myriad of artsy activities –… Read More
Just over an hour ago, I dropped my kids off for their final day of summer vacation care at their preschool, and my list to do is a lot longer than the time I have! First off is to make some kinda of headway in clearing this space up a little. Yes yes, I know, it’s definitely not the worst… Read More
Today’s guest host is a very special lady – you shall soon be able to see why I’ve made a connection with Rachel… Hello! I’m Rachel (blogging at Quiltineering) and I’m so thrilled that Alyce has allowed me to guest host this week, giving me a chance to meet all you lovelies! In case you’ve never stepped clicked over to… Read More