Holiday Crossing
September 6, 2016 § 4 Comments
I made this quilt several years ago intending to write a pattern. After awhile, I waffled about finishing the pattern because it seems sort of easy and there are a million patterns out there already. I had big plans this summer to catch up on so many things. To finish writing patterns was one of my goals. I’ve sort of been moving at a snail’s pace, but maybe that’s okay. Never-the-less, I finally finished the pattern.
The pattern is for sale on Craftsy.
The 9-patches are made with a Jelly Roll (a package of 40 – 2 1/2″ cut width-of-fabric strips). Most of the fabric manufacturers now offer Jelly Rolls (originally named by Moda) or something of an equivalent. Here’s a blog post that describes all the different pre-cut fabric packages available, in case you were wondering. It can be kind of confusing if you are new to quilting or the quilting world.
Even though I made this quilt using Christmas fabric, it looks more autumnal to me. And Autumn has definitely arrived in the Pacific Northwest. We have had several good rains already. The leaves are starting to turn. It sure feels crisp in the morning!
I’m ready! I love sweaters and scarves and crunchy leaves and pumpkin everything. It’s my favorite time of the year!
Mystery BOM
August 30, 2016 § 1 Comment
Here’s a sneaky peek of the Mystery Block-of-the-Month called Fly Away Home that my friends Richla and Ellen are hosting. The BOM starts in September and features some really fun Riley Blake fabrics. They asked me to design a one-of-a-kind quilt for them, not to be found anywhere until September 2017 when the mystery is revealed and the quilts are finished.
Spots are running out so head on over to Richla’s blog for all the details! You won’t want to miss out on this chance to sew along!
Fly Away Home
August 12, 2016 § 1 Comment
My friends Richla and Ellen are going to be hosting a Mystery block-of-the-month starting in September for which they commissioned me to design a quilt, a one-of-kind quilt that won’t be found anywhere else. We are excited about this collaborative effort! Sign ups are happening right now, so if you are at all interested…. go check out the details on Richla’s blog.
All the fabrics are from Riley Blake and the main theme fabrics are part of the Posy Garden collection. The pattern was designed with the intermediate quilter in mind. An advanced beginner will be pushed out of their comfort zone and challenged to improve their skills. Advanced quilters will not be bored with the variety of techniques that will be explored. I hope you will join us!
Good Stitches
August 8, 2016 § 8 Comments
Woosh! And just like that, the summer came and went. I had such grand ideas and such small accomplishments.
My number one goal was to finish these quilts that were made with the women from the Faith Circle of Do.Good.Stitches, a quilting bee on Flickr. Everyone contributed blocks and I had the privilege of assembling the quilts.
The above quilt was made with scraps of all kinds, including a variety of whites on the front, which is hard to see. The backing was from my stash. I used a wavy zig zag line to quilt the quilt. I love the texture that is created from this stitch and it is a quick way to finish a quilt.
For the second quilt, everyone made scrappy color coordinated rows and then I added the triangle block to make them look like crayons. The sashing and the backing were sale fabrics at my local quilt shop, Circa 15. One unfortunate postal event led the last row to be added to the backing before finishing the quilt.
Thank you to everyone who contributed to these quilts! Both quilts will be donated to a local YWCA chapter that aids women and children in need and distress.
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Whatever is lovely
June 30, 2016 § 6 Comments
How ironic that my current sock knitting matches the foxglove blooms up in the mountains.
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I must admit that even the slightest interest in blogging has disappeared. The best place to find me is over on Instagram. It’s quick. It’s easy. And it doesn’t require many words or preparation.
Hi. I'm Anita. I like vintage textiles, old houses, fresh bread, and dinner under the pergola. And... I like making things. Thank you so much for visiting!
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