Versatility – isn’t that one of the best things about a quilt pattern? Being able to use the same steps, but come out with an entirely different look and feel? Yes!!! Me too! That’s what I love about the Irish Vortex quilt pattern – you have lots of options to … [Read more...] about Fall Irish Vortex | Time to bust open those fat quarter bundles!
Why I love Aurifil Thread | 2019 Aurifil Artisan
When I first started sewing and quilting, I never really gave much thought to my thread. In fact, I discounted it all together and just focused on what was readily available at my local big box fabric store and whether the colour matched my project. Then I heard it mentioned that thread is … [Read more...] about Why I love Aurifil Thread | 2019 Aurifil Artisan
Latest state of a modern quilter’s WIP list | Q2 Finish-A-Long 2019 Projects
Snap! And just like that, the first quarter of 2019 is a wrap! The New Year started off with a bang! I was making quilty plans. And sticking to them! And then – eerrrrk – everything came screeching to a halt! It’s amazing how our priorities can shift in an instant. In March, my family … [Read more...] about Latest state of a modern quilter’s WIP list | Q2 Finish-A-Long 2019 Projects
Hearts for Christchurch | Call to action
Have you seen the call out? Your help is needed. When I heard the news about the attack on the mosques in New Zealand, it immediately conjured memories of the attack on the mosque in Quebec City and the call the action organized by the Montreal Modern Quilt Guild not so long … [Read more...] about Hearts for Christchurch | Call to action
What’s Inside My Travel Sewing Bag
You know that series “what’s in her purse”? I love that series! There’s something super fun about getting to peek inside at the contents! I used to love going through my grandmother's cosmetic bag. She had such fancy containers with pretty colours inside. I was riveted. Which probably explains … [Read more...] about What’s Inside My Travel Sewing Bag
Best Tips for New Quilters & how to get that elusive scant ¼ inch seam allowance
There are lots of things I would have loved to know when I first started out on my quilting journey. Like how to cut fabric. Yeah, that would have been über helpful! (and also on my list of tutorials in the works!) But the truth is, most of my quilting experience has been self-taught, … [Read more...] about Best Tips for New Quilters & how to get that elusive scant ¼ inch seam allowance
