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Tag Archives: spring

Quilt blocks and spring fever

2 / 22 / 202 / 22 / 20

Happy weekend everyone! I’ve been working on some new quilt blocks, the sun has been shining and I have that Spring fever feeling. Whether it’s the pattern, the fabric, or the weather, they all have me thinking about the lighter days of Spring. I’m co-teaching a block of the month class at The Granary Quilt… Read More

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Sew Thankful Sunday, April 2017

4 / 2 / 17

{I love the idea of “paying it forward”. I think the world would be a better place if we could spread some joy and acknowledgement of good deeds done by others. I try to do that once a month for my Sew Thankful Sunday posts. I highlight some great content that I’ve found on other… Read More

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Easter dress and spring

3 / 30 / 17

When my girls were little, I would make them a new Easter dress every year.  Eventually, they got too old cool for Mom’s handmade clothing.  Now I have my granddaughter, Amelia, to sew for and you know she gets a new Easter dress!   The fabric is from the Les Fleur collection by Riley Paper… Read More

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It feels like Spring and it’s National Quilting Day!

3 / 19 / 16

Where I live in Northern California, it feels like Spring, and on top of that it’s National Quilting Day!  I love this time of year, and I love the fact that someone was clever enough to dedicate an entire day to the art of quilting. This year marks the 25th anniversary of National Quilting Day,… Read More

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Spring Flowers

4 / 2 / 14

It’s April and the spring flowers are blooming in my yard!  I thought I would share a few pictures that I took in between rain showers the other day. The lilac bush is in full bloom: And I love bringing the scent indoors: My little shrub rose looks pretty against our “rustic” fence.  This is… Read More

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Let me introduce you to the Possibilities Quilt! Let me introduce you to the Possibilities Quilt!  I designed this as a skill building quilt that you can customize with three sizes and setting options. This sample is the largest and most complex. It measures 60” x 76”. 
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I’m still working on the pattern, but I’ll be teaching this via Zoom through @thegranaryquilts starting January 26 at 7:00 pm PT. There will be five classes; each lasting 45 minutes. There’s still room ➡️ More information can be found on my blog or at The Granary Quilts website. Oh, and there will be kits available. The batiks in this group are sold out but more in a similar  color way will be coming soon.
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Can’t turn my back on him for one minute! 😭 I Can’t turn my back on him for one minute! 😭 I’m making progress on a new quilt pattern sample while I sew for a few minutes (or hours) a day for the #sew365project with @intrepidthread 
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I’m joining Julie at @intrepidthread for the #se I’m joining Julie at @intrepidthread for the #sew365project and starting off the year with a commitment to spend at least 5 minutes each day sewing!
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You know how it goes: 5 minutes leads to 15 minutes which leads to an hour.  And before you know it, projects are completed (or multiplying 😭)!

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Now that it’s been gifted, I can show you the do Now that it’s been gifted, I can show you the doll tent I made for my granddaughter, Amelia.  It fits a 14” doll (or various stuffed animals). The pattern is from @wonderful_wellies Etsy shop and it came together perfectly. The instructions are very easy to follow.

Amelia’s sister Clara now wants her own. Time to sew!

#wonderfulwellies #dolltent #dollsewing #stuffedanimaltent #tentfordolls #thecraftyquilter #lovemygranddaughters #lovetosew
I’ve been taking an IG break, but it’s time to I’ve been taking an IG break, but it’s time to get busy!  I’ll be co-teaching this lovely block of the month pattern by @boundtobequilting via zoom through @thegranaryquilts starting January 8. Because of the online platform, we can have a larger class size and you can live near or far! If you’re interested in joining us, you can check out all of the details at The Granary Quilt Shop @thegranaryquilts 😍.
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I’m using this gorgeous collection of #kismetfabric by @sharonhollanddesigns for @artgalleryfabrics ❤️ for my version of the quilt. It has the perfect southwest vibe!
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Also, Happy New Year everyone!
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Making spirits bright with these last minute coast Making spirits bright with these last minute coasters!  I used black cork fabric for the appliqué and it was super easy! ♥️
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I have the full tutorial on my blog today (link in profile). This is a great way to use up scraps. If you don’t have cork fabric you could use Kraftex or pleather instead.
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#corkfabricproject #corkfabric #corkmat #coastertutorial #fabriccoasters #christmassewing #giftstosew #christmasquilting #sewcute
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