original applique patterns inspired by the world around us
“Rays of Hope” fundrasing quilt donated to the Cancer Quilt Project 2018-19. Designed using our Whirlwind, Medallion VI for hand reverse applique.
Whirlwind: Piecing the Background Fabric
Have some creative fun with spectacular results, that’s too much fun not to share. Keep reading to find out how easy it is to do….
Read MoreToddler Face Mask adapted with Sewn in Filter and Hair Elastics
I was recently asked to make some toddler sized face masks. I found a pattern, but I didn’t have the materials the jewelry elastic elastic they required. A friend suggested using hair elastics which I found I had. Read this blog to see how I made this Toddler face mask with a built in filter and using hair elastics.
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Child size face mask on left, Adult face mask on right.
Face Mask Adaptations for Civilian use/ Making Fabric Tape
Now that we are all being asked to wear face masks to keep our germs to our selves I thought it was time for this tutorial. It includes some adaptations to a popular pattern I’ve made based upon the supplies I’ve had on hand for us “civilians” including making your own tape for ties, and sewing in an added filter layer if you choose, with the care and handling of your mask..
Read MoreA Mola is a multi-dimensional, multi-layered reverse applique piece, made famous by the Kuna Indians. With my love of reverse applique I decided to make one, and now you can make one, too. I created a simple 3 layer mola using our 12” x 12” Block 10 pattern. It was a fun project to make, and I thought you might like to try it, too. Read the blog to find out how….
Read MoreQuilting! A Creative Act of Hope
Hope is powerful and creativity is an expression of hope. This is all the more important in these uncertain times. One doesn’t take the time or expend the energy to create, to quilt, unless one has hope. When we quilt, we spread hope. We inspire hope in ourselves and in others, one stitch at a time, one thread length a day. As we create, we take our concerns and fashion something beautiful out of them.
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