I spent some time cutting all the pieces... but I found an super easy way to keep all the patches in order. Halves of block Very easy to make- nothing to match. I wanted perfect blocks so I adjusted the "not so perfect" 12" blocks to 11.5". It took me 6 hours to piece 16 blocks... ...and one more hour to join the blocks. I 'll show you tomorrow the top, it is already night and I … [Read more...]
First step…
I made the pattern for my next baby quilt.I wanted to make a quick and easy quilt and I ended up designing a block with 21 pieces. But it is easy, only squares and rectangles.I will use these fabrics for half of the blocks and these for the other half. Background fabrics are included.Hopefully I will not change my mind until Thurday when I'll start cutting the fabrics. Enjoy a beautiful day ! … [Read more...]
Green things and a new beginning
My friends know I love all things green. I love daisies too.Teodora sent me these pretty little things. They are to dye for. Thank you, Teodora !After 23 years, we have a new baby in the family. My favorite cousin has a baby girl. So I pull out from my stash all girly fabrics because I have to make a baby quilt. If I could cross the street to buy a large scale print for this palette, I would do … [Read more...]
Batting
I just bought a new bolt of batting for my future projects.It measures 84"x 55 yds. I did not sell my house to buy it ! Because I did not buy it from abroad ( if you don't know that shipping is so expensive for batting, lucky you!).I am still lucky because for most of my quilts I can buy batting here in Romania.It's a thick fluffy polyester batting but it works wonderfully for many of my … [Read more...]
Details of my latest quilt
Last week was crazy. A few bad events happened but the worst of all, our Pepe was sick. He did not eat for days, he did not play. But now he is better.Thank you all for the messages you left on my last post. It was nice to learn more about some of you and your quilting beginnings. It's incredible how a chance influences our lives...Only today I managed to take more pictures to my latest quilt … [Read more...]
Happy Easter !
I hope you enjoy a wonderful Holiday Weekend!------------------------------------------------Make your own digital Easter eggs with Dumpr:http://www.dumpr.net/easter-egg.php … [Read more...]
Batting
A few days ago I ordered a pack of batting samples from http://www.asding.com//. Today I received the order (thank you, Alison!) and inside the package I discovered...33 samples ! Hard to choose the best batting for my next projects...I have to sew a few samples. I saw for the first time wool batting ! Soft and nice to the touch ! I love it ! This reminds me how excited I was when I saw and … [Read more...]
How to make a card holder
I love origami. After I made my Pockets with Love, when I have a little time I like to play with paper.A few days ago I made a card holder. Here is the version made out of fabrics.If you want to make one, this is a quick and easy project, with four pockets (two on front and two on back). I used three different fabrics ( but it can be made even from one or two fabrics).I worked well with quilting … [Read more...]
Pretty Little Things
Did I say yesterday “Spring Sale” ? Yes, my patterns are on sale, but SPRING ??? Here is the picture I took this morning ! I hope this is the last snow ! Do you know who inspired me to make those pretty little things for little girls? Alexa ! She is the daughter of my Romanian friends who live in Atlanta. She is the only little girl in my family and among my friends and obviously, all I make … [Read more...]
Preview…
I just finished the cutest little purse I have ever made! I can’t show it yet, but I am so excited about it. It 's for a little girl. I keep it on my arm while I am walking through my house and looking in the mirror! So darn cute, you will see !All the last week I stitched bags and now I am writing tips for you ! Practicing is the best teacher!While I was stitching one of the bags I heard a … [Read more...]
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