In July I shared a few pictures of a quilt top I finished called A Pumpkin A Day. Thanks to the speedy work of my longarm quilting friend and my own love for hand binding, this quilt is now totally ready for fall! This beautiful pattern was designed by Wendy Sheppard and was published in the Autumn… Continue reading Quilted & Bound: A Pumpkin a Day
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Starry Stockings: a chambray version!
During last week’s sweltering heat, I spent my evenings binding away indoors. Handwork is not everyone’s cup of tea, but I have always enjoyed binding. As I sit on my big comfy sofa, the repetition of placing little stitches in pretty fabric is very relaxing. My first finish was a beachy Fat Quarter Flourish mini… Continue reading Starry Stockings: a chambray version!
Recent finish: A Pumpkin a Day quilt top
Hello quilting friends! I’m popping in today to share a pretty quilt top I recently finished, A Pumpkin a Day! You know how much I love pumpkin quilts (and pillows and wall hangings and runners). This beautiful pattern was designed by Wendy Sheppard and was published in the Autumn 2022 issue of Quilter’s World. (It… Continue reading Recent finish: A Pumpkin a Day quilt top
New pillow patterns: Plus a Pumpkin and Dreamy Pumpkin
You all know how much I love pumpkin quilts . . . and wall hangings, and runners and pillows! There is something so satisfying about cutting, stitching and pressing my favorite falls fabrics and watching a cute autumn gourd emerge from my efforts. Simply put, it brings me happiness. I know that many of you… Continue reading New pillow patterns: Plus a Pumpkin and Dreamy Pumpkin
Find a jelly roll, sew a quick quilt!
We’ve been in our new house for three months now, and I have to admit that I’m still trying to figure out where things belong and, more to the point, where I tucked things away! In our old house, my office/sewing room had a good sized walk-in closet which I kept fairly organized with all… Continue reading Find a jelly roll, sew a quick quilt!