Oh, how I love quilts! After spending the long Thanksgiving weekend curled up on the couch all snuggled under my first quilt, I seem to have even more of an appreciation for the labour of love quilts are. And what really struck me was just how much I love looking at patchwork and feeling the … [Read more...] about My First Quilt – A Study in Half-Square Triangles
How To Square Quilt Blocks – Half Square Triangles
Today’s post is all about squaring up quilt blocks. Specifically, how to trim up half-square triangle blocks. Not my favourite step in the quilting journey, but, hey, not everything in life is peaches and cream! Sometimes you just have to hang in there to get to the good stuff! I remember when … [Read more...] about How To Square Quilt Blocks – Half Square Triangles
Playtime Quilt – Amy Sinibaldi’s Playground Showcase
Hello and welcome! Today is my stop on the Playground Showcase and I’m just thrilled to have you here today! I have been inspired by Amy Sinibaldi’s work since I stumbled upon her blog Nana Company several years ago when I first started my sewing journey. I just adore the attention to … [Read more...] about Playtime Quilt – Amy Sinibaldi’s Playground Showcase
Tiles as Quilt Inspiration
Tiles. It’s probably not initially a post you would expect from a quilter. In fairness, I’ve had a love affair with tiles even before I started quilting. But since I became a quilter, well, tiles are now an obsession! I get a ton of quilt design ideas from tiles. Bathrooms, kitchens, … [Read more...] about Tiles as Quilt Inspiration
Free Medallion Squared Quilt Block and FPP Tutorial
Hi everyone! And welcome to my stop on the Cloud9 New Block Blog Hop tour of 2016!! Today I get to share the free Medallion Squared Quilt Block! After having such a great time participating in my first blog hop – the 2016 New Quilters Blog Hop – I jumped at the chance to participate in the second … [Read more...] about Free Medallion Squared Quilt Block and FPP Tutorial
Top 5 Podcasts for Quilters & Creatives
I’m a little late to the podcast game. But now that I’ve started, I’m completely hooked! I’ve got a few secret sewing projects in the works and I have been loving catching up on episodes while spending the day quilting. Here are a few of my faves: After the Jump – … [Read more...] about Top 5 Podcasts for Quilters & Creatives
