I hope everyone has had a lovely Easter Sunday. Ours was quiet, sunny, and full of a bubbly three year old hiding and hunting for eggs. I think three may be my favorite age yet! I have a few little announcements. First, Heidi at Fabric Mutt put together this really fun blog hop that starts…
Glimma Triangles
A few months ago I mentioned that I had lost my voice, that I felt a little helpless when it came to blogging. I’m not sure that has changed, but I am trying to force myself outside of my comfort zone. Sometimes, when things around me are changing (for the good!), I tend to fold…
Lock Down
While I am working on quilting a few quilts, I thought I would share a step of my process. I have used this technique to limit the amount of squaring up I have to do later. By zig zag basting down the edges right after basting my quilt, I don’t have to deal too much…
Soft Surroundings
The best part of a quilt, for me, is the snuggle factor. This is why I have been trending more and more towards flannel backs for my quilts. When I posted a picture of my recent flannel acquisitions on Instagram, I had a few people asking me questions on how I use it. Sewing with…
Purplexing
Thanks for all of your suggestions for naming my heximetry quilt 🙂 I love Marla‘s suggestion for purplexing (Marla, send me your address!). I may have to make another quilt that lives up to Flaun‘s promise of Sugar Plum. And Plum Crazy is a fun idea, too. Anyone else feel blessed with beautiful ideas but…
Take Heart
One of my favorite places to go when I am feeling uninspired is Jolene over at Blue Elephant Stitches. Her work is always intriguing and makes me want to put down the laptop and go sew. And when she put up this pretty little pixelated heart a few weeks ago and another appeared in my…