My new applique pattern is almost ready!!

Remember when I said on my podcast that I was designing a new applique pattern? I thought you might like a wee bit of a peak…

My latest Applique Tools!

On the last episode (The Minutia of Quilting) I spoke of several items that I have been using to better my applique preparations. The color shapers are invaluable for use with the starch method of preparing applique shapes.  They would also work really well for the glue method. I have also found that the combination [...]

And Sew it is…

I had a FABULOUS time at the National Quilt Association’s 41st Annual Quilt Show in Columbus, Ohio yesterday.  Today, June 20th is my 39th birthday – all I wanted was to go to this quilt show without the twins, for the whole day, and without being expected to prepare breakfast, lunch, or even dinner.  Thanks [...]

I wish real estate could always be this easy.

M is for….

Here is a sample of a block done with the upside-down freezer paper applique technique. M is for …. And a new podcast has been recorded and will be posted forthwith!

Holy Batman Craziness! An applique technique REVOLUTION!

Well, it’s a revolution to me, at least and I think I’m pretty well versed at applique techniques at the point. I just watched a youtube video that shows how you can use freezer paper without starch and without glue in an ingenious way.  I have never even heard of this and CAN’T BELIEVE I [...]

Houses Houses Houses – what I’m working on.

Shownotes for Episode 41

Well, the big news on this show is my new machine – the cricut! I emailed the company looking for more information on this because there website, while fantastic; doesn’t seem to have any info on this one! And not mentioned in this episode – but yes, another cutting system has entered the Studio of [...]

Shownotes for Episode 36 Eat Crow and let’s have cake.

So, this episode has me eating a little crow because I previously dissed the Quilter’s Home magazine and now – after trying it again – it does have its’ merits! I also reviewed this book by Claire Garland. And this book ‘Scraps and Shirttails: Reuse, Re-purpose, Recycle!’ by Bonnie K. Hunter. I am continuing to [...]

At long last – a Quilty ETSY shop update!

I have been working on this ETSY shop update (with all of ONE item!!) for weeks – and I am so pleased with how it turned out! Please have a look – let me know what you think – how can I make it even better?? It’s an Alphabet Mix and Match (well, really just [...]

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