Wearing a mask – by a Safety Professional!
First, I want to thank my daughter and granddaughter for being such great mask models! In my post last week, I explained how to make a mask. The most important thank to remember is that if the materials are designated for human consumption or to be worn by humans, use...
Making Masks – by A Safety Professional and Quilter
Right now, my husband and I are supposed to be on a lovely river cruise in Europe…. However, we made the right call to stay home instead. The cruise will wait until this is over and it is safe. Real men wear masks for protection… not just to hide those...
His Royal Union Jack
Another unfinished object (UFO) is ready for my longarm… I started His Royal Union Jack in 2014, when my husband and I thought we may be stationed in the UK for a bit. Unfortunately, when the opportunity fell through, the quilt pieces ended up back in the closet....
Wild Irish Rose
Irish Chain Block and Rosebud Block This month, before COVID-19 became the only thing we all think about, I started making my Wild Irish Rose quilt. This quilt incorporates the Rosebud block by Aunt Martha series: The Quilt Fair Comes to You, ca. 1933 and a...
2, 4, 6, 8 – Half Square Triangles (HST)
Have you ever had a pattern that requires multiple half square triangles (HST) with the same two fabrics? When I first started quilting, I would actually use templates and cut each triangle and sew them together with limited success. Why did I have limited success?...
Happy First Anniversary!
A year ago, I had my business plan drafted and was signing paperwork to make my dream of owning a quilt business a reality. Today, I have a shop on Etsy that has my patterns for sale and the shop is doing well. I have about a dozen patterns in the progress, which will...
Quilt Shops and COVID-19
Tourmaline & Thyme For those of you looking for materials to complete your projects or start a new one, there is no need to venture outside. I receive emails and blogs from dozens of quilt shops – large and small. Needless to say, I like supporting local...Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
Wild Irish Rose – Copyright 2020 – Tourmaline & Thyme Quilts An Irish Blessing May there always be work for your hands to do.May your purse always hold a coin or two.May the sun always shine upon your window pane.May a rainbow be certain to follow each...
