Quilting
WIP Wednesday
Sewing seems to have it’s good days and it’s bad days around here. Some days, I manage to finish my last piece of stitching just before my bobbin run out, other times, I end up with a machine malfunction and a quilt stuck in the machine. This was a quilt stuck in the machine sort…
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It’s been ages since I’ve really had the chance to do any sewing or quilting. I’ve hardly touched my sewing machines since Milli was born, but with two new babies due in the family in the next couple of months, I’ve gotten my sewing machine back out. Now, Mil is still much too little to…
Read MoreA Guild Communique Quilt
A big thanks to Dottie and her quilt guild for sharing their version of the communique quilt, which their guild made as a challenge quilt last year. They did a beautiful job with the throw sized quilt. I absolutely love their use of border fabric. Have you made a communique quilt? buy female viagra online…
Read MoreQuilt Using Communique Layout Places at MQX Midwest Quilt Show
I was super excited to hear from the lovely Rhonda at RhondaDort.com that her Pink & Green Vintage Linens Quilt took 3rd Place at the MQX Midwest Quilt Show. Her quilt, which features pieces of vintage linens, was made using my Communique Quilt diagram in the throw size. The finished product is lovely and reminds…
Read MoreA Baby Sized Communique Quilt Design
One of my lovely readers recently asked about making the Communique Quilt in a baby or crib sized version. So, because I love creating layouts for quilts, I’ve come up with an altered version of the original throw pattern that is perfect for a baby quilt. For this design, I started with my original Communique…
Read MoreKing-Size Communique Quilt Layout
I recently released the throw quilt pattern from my Communique Quilt, but have talked to a few people who are interested in making the design into a bed quilt. Because of this, I’ve set up the full king-size layout for you. In this version of the pattern, I’ve marked the throw quilt design in…
Read MoreWIP Wednesday – Duckling Quilt
After having my very own tiny human, I feel like quilting has really been on the back burner for me, but I recently got a chance to get down to my sewing space and finish up the quilt top that is supposed to be my daughter’s baby quilt. Hey – maybe if I’m lucky I’ll…
Read MoreAn Updated Quilt Layout
I’ve had lots of requests recently to use the layout design I originally made for my #DYOSampler Quilt, which became the base for my Communique Quilt. So, I took a little time and made a nice clean (digital) version of the layout for you all. I think this version will be much more useful to…
Read MoreWIP Wednesday – A Day Late
I feel like I never have time to get any sewing done since Milli showed up. I’m certainly home just as much as I was before she was born, and Milli doesn’t require a lot right now, but she seems to want to be held constantly in the evenings, to the point that I can’t…
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