Despite lots of inspiration and good intentions, I’ve been struggling a little with execution since I have been back in my studio. After a two month break, I feel a little rusty so I decided to tackle something straight forward and satisfying: This is a variation of the Single Star Wreath quilt that I made […]
Technique:Piecing
All Together Now
The hot cross blocks are all joined together now. I’m going with the rough, jagged edge (thanks to Alison and Betsy for their stiffening suggestions) but may trim the centre yellow top block back a little just the same. Now for the quilting. I’m thinking horizontal and vertical lines in different coloured threads to keep […]
A breeze of serendipity?
It was unseasonably warm yesterday so I had all the windows in my studio wide open. Then I rushed off to my final French class only to arrive home to find my blocks had fallen all over the floor. I use blockbutler for my design wall. Generally it copes pretty well but it was no […]
Puzzle Time
Much as I enjoyed Quilt Camp, I am very happy to be home again. Today was one of those warm autumn days and there were dolphins frolicking in the bay when we went out for our morning swim. Magic! Between preparing for my forthcoming teaching workshops and doing quilt show admin stuff, I am trying […]