Although I was fashionably late with my New Year's goals, Yvonne from Quilting Jetgirl has generously invited anyone to join her mid year review link up. I think it's the perfect time to reflect on the past 6 months and re-focus, re-tool, and get re-energized for the rest of the year. At the beginning of the year I was finally at a point in life (the baby actually sleeps!) where I could start to focus on quilting again. My goals were made with the idea that I would tie up some old loose … [Read more...]
My Favorite Binding Tutorials
For months I've been trying to find time to write a binding tutorial. But I think sometimes when you keep pushing a task to the bottom of the to-do list, it's a sign that it's just not the right time for that project. What inspired me to write one was I wanted to have a go-to source for instructions when I teach my sister how to quilt this summer (yes, I've converted a family member to join in my quilting mania!!!!). Instead, I put together this list of my favorite binding resources online. … [Read more...]
Podcasts, Photography, and Facing Fear
I have exciting news to share! My interview with Pat Sloan for her American Patchwork & Quilting Podcast airs today. She was so warm and welcoming and we had a fun chat about quilting and photography. I hope you go have a listen! If you just found my blog after listening, welcome! I'm so glad you came to check out my work. Here are a few photos you'll run into while checking out my blog... A lot of you may not know, but I'm a VERY quiet person and hate being the center of attention in … [Read more...]
The Minis Blog Tour Quilt
About a month ago, Pat Bravo put out the call on Instagram for quilters who wanted to try their hand at a mini quilt combining her Dare and Essentials II fabric collections. It sounded like such a fun challenge, and I was thrilled to be selected as one of the quilters for The Minis Blog Tour. I was sent the "Dare to Be Funky" colorway from Dare and the Azure colorway from Essentials II. I wanted to design something for this mini quilt that really emphasized how the two collections worked … [Read more...]
Beginner’s Guide to Half-Square Triangles (HSTs)
Half Square Triangles are my favorite quilt block! They are fairly simple to make and together they can make so many different designs! Just to get an idea, take a look at my favorite HST quilts. If you are new to quilting, the standard method of making HSTs is the "two-at-a-time" method. I'll show you the process step-by-step below! After the tutorial, we'll discuss the other ways of making HSTs. Ok, here we go! To start, you will need two fabric squares. Take the finished sized of … [Read more...]
Quiltcon Recap Post Roundup
Here are some of the wonderful Quiltcon recap posts I've been reading this week. I seriously cannot get enough! Amy from Diary of a Quilter gives a great overview of Quiltcon with some really fun behind the scenes photos. Plus a video! Yvonne's posts on Quilting Jetgirl are always an insightful read. Here, she takes on Quiltcon from three different angles: Volunteering, Her Quilts, and a Final Recap If you are trying to restrain yourself (like I am) from buying a vintage camper, do not … [Read more...]
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