Bling Tree – Day 14
On Day 14 of the Bling Tree, I tried a little something new. A two-holed button was added with a neutral thread. Then, a gold sequin and pearl bead were added to the center. The new twist was adding a...
View ArticleBling Tree – Day 15
On Day 15 of the Bling Tree, I combined the versions from Day 2 and Day 6. I can’t be completely original all of the time 🙂 I started with two pretty buttons, a large white one and a smaller pink one...
View ArticleBling Tree – Day 16
On Day 16 of the Bling Tree, it was time to get a little bigger! I took a large button, large filigree bead and large cabochon bead for the center. A string of pearl beads were added around the...
View ArticleBling Tree – Day 17
On Day 17 of the Bling Tree, I wanted to do something a little different, a bit more modern. I added light pink button with a white one on top of it. Then, a gold sequin and pink bead were placed on...
View ArticleBling Tree – Day 18
On Day 18 of the Bling Tree, I kept it simple. I added a white button with pink 12 wt thread. Then I added 3.0 mm (size 6) Pink seed beads around the edge of the button. This was a really simple day. I...
View ArticleQuilt Block Mania – January 2023
Welcome to our New Year’s Party!! Quilt Block Mania is kicking off the new year with a party theme. Each month, a group of talented designers share a free 12-inch block based upon a set theme. You get...
View ArticleFabulous Fussy Cuts
Fussy cutting is a creative way of ensuring the portions of the fabric you love are incorporated in your project. Maybe you want to cut a specific row of fabric, like from a border stripe. Or you like...
View ArticleMotivating Monday – Up and Away
Trust Yourself with Color! Do you doubt yourself when selecting colors? If you do, pick a photo you like, find the pleasing colors in it. Then, match those colors to fabric. You can then translate...
View ArticleTip Tuesday – Accordion Folding
For those of you with Accuquilt experience, I would love your feedback on this. A lovely woman is making my Sweet Tea Pattern as part of a quilt along and ran into a snag. The pattern is written for...
View ArticleMotivating Monday – Apple Blossom
Trust Yourself with Color! Do you doubt yourself when selecting colors? If you do, pick a photo you like, find the pleasing colors in it. Then, match those colors to fabric. You can then translate...
View ArticleTip Tuesday – Build Your Own Log Cabin Quilt!
You never know what your first “hit” will be when you are a designer. My first “hit” pattern was Rustic Refuge… I am still not sure if it was the adorable outhouses with the log cabin layout. Or if it...
View ArticleMotivating Monday – Clouded Liberty
Looking for color inspiration? We visited Liberty Island during one of our trips to New York City. At first, I was disappointed at the weather. It would not be great for photos. Then, the sun was just...
View ArticleDesign Transfers – Put a Light Under It
Do you transfer designs by hand from paper to fabric for quilting, applique or embroidery? If so, you know that putting a light under your design makes it easier to see. Therefore, it is easier to...
View ArticleIsland Batiks – Morris Tiles Inspiration Hop
I really enjoy working with other designers on blog hops and this one is no exception. Tammy Silvers from Tamarinis Quilts asked a group of us to inspire you with Island Batik’s Morris Tiles. Batiks...
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