I'm pretty sure I can't actually sum up all of my projects in a single blog post. Maybe I'll just pick out some notable ones and share some photos. I only made one quilt (I think) which was for my parents' 50th anniversary. I made a handprint quilt using prints from every child, spouse, and … Continue reading 2021 Project Roundup
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Quilting and Lightning
I'm stitching away at a crib quilt. I always say, "I don't have enough time to hand-quilt it; I'm just going to do it on the machine," but 90% of the time I find myself stitching by hand anyway. Why do I do it? I guess there's something therapeutic about placing each stitch, even if … Continue reading Quilting and Lightning
Scenes from the end of Advent and Christmas
Wonder why handmade is more expensive?
I wrote a post about this on Cozy House Curios. Click the photo to read it!
Log Cabin Crib Quilt Top
My first log cabin quilt (top). It's approximately 48 inches square. My plan is to go purchase some fabric for backing some of these quilt tops this afternoon.
Log Cabin Decisions
Oh my. Which to pick..?
Quilt Top #6 (Toddler)
(Technically it's not quite done because it needs a white border.)
Crib Quilt Top #5
Two crib quilt tops
Making a 16 Patch Star
I've made 27 blocks now! I hope in another day or two I'll have 32 and can start putting together two crib quilt tops (16 blocks each plus sashing). Since I'm putting everything together from individual squares it's taking longer. The only shortcuts I'm using are to simultaneously make two half-square triangle squares (see photos … Continue reading Making a 16 Patch Star