I store my fabric scraps and fat quarters in smaller plastic bins on open shelves in my sewing room. It’s not very fancy, but it’s efficient and I enjoy seeing what I have, at a glance, from my sewing station. I organize my fabric by color until a project idea begins to percolate. Then I… Continue reading Lakeside Star: Sewing from my stash
EPP hexie flowers in red and blue
It’s been a few weeks since I’ve popped in to say hello. When I wrote to you in early April, we had a fresh blanket of snow on the ground. I can happily report that I am now seeing green grass outside of my window, and the trees are beginning to show their buds. It… Continue reading EPP hexie flowers in red and blue
EPP} Hexie flower grows
I try to live my life by a “see the good, believe the best” mantra, which is grounded in my Christian faith. I devote time every day to being thankful for my ongoing blessings – health, family, friends, home, a good job and creative pursuits. And then there are daily, specific blessings that I remind… Continue reading EPP} Hexie flower grows
Next Up quilt is pretty in pink
There is a blanket of fresh snow on my yard, so it seems like the perfect time to share pictures of my “Next Up” springtime quilt! I finished the quilt top in February, and my friend and longarm quilter, Katy of Woods Edge Quilting, was able to turn it around quickly. After I finished the… Continue reading Next Up quilt is pretty in pink
EPP} Getting started with hexies
I have long admired EPP (English Paper Piecing) quilts. Beyond the beauty of the intricate designs, EPP quilts evoke a mindset of time well spent, connection to the past, and introspection. Maybe it’s because I’m now a grandmother, but I decided I was ready to lean into sewing at a softer pace. Last week, I… Continue reading EPP} Getting started with hexies