exploring the stitchery world
I was never one for ironing; once I discovered that a damp cloth thrown in with a pair of pants or a shirt in the dryer will release wrinkles, I never looked back. Until I started piecing together quilt tops. At first I thought it was an annoying step that had to be taken in… Continue reading The Zen of Ironing
What a treat to embroider a quilt block in the latest installment for The Splendid Sampler™ Quilt Along. The Snug As A Bug block is designed by Amy Sinibaldi of Nana Company. A simple clean look yet with the potential for making some stitching statements! In order to do justice to Amy's design, I used… Continue reading Snug As A Bug Splendid Sampler Block 7
I finally made something other than a hat! I was watching Knit & Crochet Now Season 5, Episode 6, and this pillow was one of the projects. It's a great piece of garter stitch with join as you go, like making a log cabin quilt. The back of the pillow {or other side ~ depending on your… Continue reading I Made A Knit Pillow!
I joined the The Splendid Sampler™ Quilt Along to learn about quilting techniques in a group atmosphere. It is a year long, 100 Block quilting adventure. I have a bit of a stash acquired over the years. Some left over from my mother's quilting days, fabric from that dress I was going to make but… Continue reading Splendid Sampler Thursday
Keeping memories alive with a no rules scrappy quilt top
A Creative Blog About Taking Time To Create New and Wonderful Things
- Quilting in the Lone Star State
modern seamless knits for the whole family
(and crochets, and stitches, and is otherwise generally crafty)
sewing and knitting a handmade wardrobe
Fun yarns for fun times
Blog of Registered Board Certified Art Therapist Gretchen Miller, MA, ATR-BC
reflections on yarn, fabric and notions
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