When I was studying to be an interior designer one of the core subjects I had to take, was a class in 'soft furnishings'. Doesn't that sound like fun - an entire class dedicated to learning about fabric?! It was fun, BUT you might be surprised to know that before students were taught the difference between the warp and the weft, it was important to learn how to calculate fabric yardage requirement for different projects - and that meant a semester dedicated to very specific mathematical ... Read More about How to Pattern Match a Quilt Backing
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Down Memory Lane Mini – The Story Behind The Quilt
After having two boys, I saw myself as the mother of sons! Even after an ultrasound informed my husband and I that our third child would most likely be a girl, we cautiously embraced the idea, while trying hard not to get our hopes up - just in case ;). In preparation for the new baby, I wanted to make a quilt. But since my resources were limited, and I knew I would make a different type of quilt if the baby turned out to be a boy, I decided to wait until the new addition arrived before ... Read More about Down Memory Lane Mini – The Story Behind The Quilt
Creative Habits | 4 Ideas To Get You Started
Lately, I have been thinking a lot about habits - the good, the bad, the why and the how. My family is in a state of transition - the official summer break has come to a close and the school term has just begun. For the past 8 weeks, we have enjoyed long lazy mornings and days without structure, but now that school is back it's time to focus on a daily routine if we want to be successful and accomplish our yearly goals! During the school term, much of my family's daily routine is ... Read More about Creative Habits | 4 Ideas To Get You Started
How To Make A Quilt Design Wall For Your Sewing Room or Home Studio
A design wall is a fabulous tool for quilters as it lets you step back from your work and view your quilt on a single plane. You can audition fabrics, or block placement, and you can get a sense of how your quilt top is taking shape as you position each block in its place. A design wall is also ideal if you want to leave your blocks out on show while you are contemplating a particular design aspect; they won't be in anyone's way and you can come back to them when you are ready. And if you have ... Read More about How To Make A Quilt Design Wall For Your Sewing Room or Home Studio
2017 | One Word, Five Goals
January is well underway and I have spent the past couple of weeks thinking about what it is I want to achieve in this new year. Every January seems to come with a blank canvas that can be both exciting and completely intimidating at the same time, but it's a great time to evaluate the past and look towards the future. Like so many other creative people I have come to enjoy the simplicity of deciding on a single focus word to help guide and inspire all areas of my life. What I have come to ... Read More about 2017 | One Word, Five Goals
Goodbye 2016, Hello 2017!
Are you the sort of person who keeps a running tally of all the things you make in a year? I have to admit that if you asked me that question even a few weeks ago, my answer would have been an unequivocal NO! But as is often the case, with the year winding down I couldn't help but begin to reflect on what I had accomplished during the year, and I began to see the motivational value in keeping track of the actual numbers. Don't get me wrong, I don't think for one minute a person's creativity ... Read More about Goodbye 2016, Hello 2017!