I love my rotary blades! I can’t even begin to imagine tackling quilting without one (mad respect for quilters who attempt any quilting project with hand cutting!). But one thing that was driving me crazy was how wasteful I seemed to be with my rotary blades. It’s amazing how quickly they become … [Read more...] about Tool Tuesday: Rotary Blade Sharpener
Curves Workshop and Trunk Show with Cheryl Arkison
I finally did it! I finally attended my first Trunk Show! I didn’t know what to expect, but I think I lucked out with my very first being with Cheryl Arkison! Don’t know Cheryl? Well, she’s based out of Calgary, Alberta and is the author of several quilting books, including: Sunday Morning … [Read more...] about Curves Workshop and Trunk Show with Cheryl Arkison
Winter Star Quilt – Pat Bravo’s The Heartland Blog Tour
Hello! And welcome! I’m so thrilled to have you stop by on the Pat Bravo Heartland Blog Tour! This project all got started while I was working on my Playtime Quilt. I noticed a call-out for makers to participate in a blog hop featuring Pat Bravo’s new Heartland fabric … [Read more...] about Winter Star Quilt – Pat Bravo’s The Heartland Blog Tour
My First Quilt – A Study in Half-Square Triangles
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
