To Pink or Not to Pink

To Pink or Not to Pink

Pinked Heart Wreath Ever wonder what pinking is or why fabric why people do it? Pinking is the serrated edging made with special scissors or a specific rotary cutter blade. For example, I used pinking shears to make strips for this heart-shaped wreath....
Online vs In-Store Fabric

Online vs In-Store Fabric

Recently, I was asked how I purchase fabric for my personal projects. Do I buy online or at a fabric store. The answer is – it depends. Like most quilters I am attracted to sales and shiny objects. I will buy yard collections if they appeal to me and find a...
Valentine’s Day Mystery Solved!

Valentine’s Day Mystery Solved!

All month, I have been posting clues about my newest pattern. This quilt was designed to represent love from an older and simpler time. It symbolizes the move from lover to bride, wife, and homemaker. This quilt includes four blocks based upon traditional designs....

Valentine’s Day Mystery – Day 7

As with most mysteries, there is a cliff hanger. I apologize for the delay in posts, which had the that effect. The Lover’s Knots alternate with the Home Maker blocks to surround the Wedding Bouquet. Now, the Farmer’s Wife now starts to fit into the...

Purple Passion Flower

Variable Block Quilt Layout Flower Weave Block This month, the EQ8 Block Spotlight was the Flower Weave Block. It is a contemporary block within EQ8. The Block Spotlight is a monthly challenge, which encourages each of us to get out of our comfort zone and try...