Hello quilting friends! I hope you all survived your holiday celebrations and have already found some time for 2016 sewing! I’m feeling kind of “woo hoo, hotsy totsy” today. If you follow my blog, you’ll understand that it’s similar to the goofy cockiness I felt last summer when, after 20 years as a quilter, I… Continue reading Conquering my fear of hexies: A zipped pouch
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Feeling sentimental with "Toy Chest" fabric
My grandma Audrey at age 18.The nice folks at Fort Worth Fabric Studio recently sent me a 2.5” stacker of “Toy Chest” by Penny Rose Fabrics. When I opened this precious little bundle and laid out all of the squares, I was quite honestly filled with a sappy longing for childhood. In particular, I thought a… Continue reading Feeling sentimental with "Toy Chest" fabric
Conquering my fear of zippers
Two zippered pouches, one happy quilterTo all my quilting and sewing friends, I am very happy to announce I have overcome my fear of installing a zipper. This week I made two small and sweet zippered pouches . . . and I survived . . . and they look great! I am brimming with sewing… Continue reading Conquering my fear of zippers