restore, reinvent, reuse
I started quilting back when my twins were babies, now they're 21. So I've been quilting for quite a long time. Hand piecing, paper piecing and hand applique have been my favorite techniques, I feel I have so much more control than I do when I piece and quilt on my machine. I belonged to a … [Read more...]
Reverse applique can be very easy and really pretty. It's also a great way to use up all your scraps, especially those really pretty ones you just can't part with but are too small to piece (for some :). For these coasters I used some red linen and beautiful Liberty prints voile. What … [Read more...]
I've just finished the French Fox blanket and its on its way to its new owner. The blanket was backed in a natural color organic flannel and I tied the front and back of the blanket together with DMC embroidery floss. My Bernina sewing machine has some really pretty embroidery stitches and I used … [Read more...]
In between shoveling, shoveling and more shoveling (the snow is really beautiful!) I've been working on a pieced blanket. This is a custom order through my Etsy shop. The star of this blanket is the fabric, one fabric in particular, American Folk and Fabric, The French Fox. This is a … [Read more...]
I'm laughing to myself as I write this, I really tried to get my little spinning stars quilt finished today. But I forgot how hand quilting can really do a number on your fingers! I used to quilt a lot, like everyday. My fingers got used to it, of course I use a thimble for my top hand but … [Read more...]
