Did you know that I’m a history major? I not only studied all about Roman, Greek, Japanese, Chinese, and the history of the French Revolution, but I also took countless art history courses. Except for having to memorize so many dates, I loved it ALL. I’m a very visual person, so I guess it’s … [Read more...] about Bohemian Garden Quilt | Modern Quilt Pattern by Suzy Quilts
Are you a fast or slow quilter? A discussion on creative sustainability
Are you a fast or slow quilter? Does it really matter? I addressed this the other week in my newsletter (sign up here) and it resonated with so many of you that I thought it warranted a full-on blog post. It all started when a person left a comment on this Instagram post asking how I make … [Read more...] about Are you a fast or slow quilter? A discussion on creative sustainability
Flower Block | May Modern Sewcialites BOM
April showers bring May flowers…at least that’s how it should be! Thank goodness for quilty flowers as April was a ridiculously cold and snowy one. And despite this less than stellar start to the season, I’m still seeing blooms pop up! Which is a great reminder that life and circumstances may not … [Read more...] about Flower Block | May Modern Sewcialites BOM
Mischief Quilt | A long term English Paper Piecing project
This is the story about how the Mischief Quilt came on my radar and why it became my long-term project! I fondly remember receiving Karen’s (aka Karen, formerly known as The DIY Addict, now known as The Quilt Kit Co) direct message on Instagram about her templates. And feeling completely honoured … [Read more...] about Mischief Quilt | A long term English Paper Piecing project
Q2 2018 Finish-A-Long Proposed Projects
2018 is just moseying along! Spring has officially arrived, although you wouldn’t know it by looking outside as there are snowflakes dancing around in the wind as I type. But, we have had some above zero days, so that’s promising! I actually don’t mind the colder weather, as I find it … [Read more...] about Q2 2018 Finish-A-Long Proposed Projects
Framed Pinwheel Block | April Modern Sewcialites BOM
I have a confession. Triangles kinda scare me. Not in a “I need to run and hide” kind of way, but more of an “ugh, this is going to get messy” kind of way! I typically prefer sewing my triangles using the HST or HRT methods. Unless of course I’m going improv, in which case I’m totally … [Read more...] about Framed Pinwheel Block | April Modern Sewcialites BOM
