Last week I made my first ever Poolside Tote. The pattern is by Anna Graham of Noodlehead and you can find it on her website - here. Although I'm not a super confident bag maker, I mostly managed to make the Poolside Tote pattern work for me. And now that I have made one, I would be really confident making another. Poolside Tote Review The pattern includes suggestions on interfacing choices depending on what sort of structure you are looking for in your Poolside Tote. I chose to ... Read More about Noodlehead’s Poolside Tote | Review
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Quilt Big Blog Tour
When I heard Jemima Flendt was writing a new book I was so excited - her first book, Weekend Quilting: Quilt and Unwind with Simple Designs to Sew in No Time was amazing and I was eager to see what creative ideas she would explore next. In Quilt Big: Bigger Blocks for Faster Finishes, Jemima continues to focus on designs that weekend quilters and those of us with limited time can explore to make a big impact despite time constraints. As the back cover exclaims, this book is about ... Read More about Quilt Big Blog Tour
2018 Quilts | Year in Review
This is the second year I have used a spreadsheet to keep track of my quilting projects. It's not a fancy or complicated system - but it is practical! I love being able to glance at the sheet of information and see what I have accomplished, and what I still need to work towards to complete creative projects. My 2018 inventory looks like this: 6 small projects (23 in 2017)13 mini quilts (5 in 2017)11 completed quilts from start to finish (11 in 2017)4 existing quilt tops quilted (3 in ... Read More about 2018 Quilts | Year in Review
Wonderful Quilt Pattern Launch
Today I am officially launching my latest pattern - Wonderful! The Wonderful quilt is the perfect pattern if you are looking for a quick quilt to make before the holidays. All you need is some 10-inch squares and a contrasting background fabric and you will be able to make this quilt in no time at all. My favourite thing about this design is that it can resemble a star or a snowflake. Making it the perfect quilt for the 'most wonderful time of the year'. And, giving it its name ... Read More about Wonderful Quilt Pattern Launch
Zakka Home Book Tour – Scallop Trivet Project
Welcome! Today it's my stop on the Zakka Home book tour. Zakka Home is the latest book from Sedef Imer of Down Grapevine Lane and Tuva Publishing. It's full of wonderful projects to make for your home. The projects are perfect for beginner sewists and can be made in an afternoon or two. But, What is 'Zakka'? According to Sedef, 'zakka is a Japanese design aesthetic that combines usefulness with beauty'. And with that in mind, the book showcases a variety of practical projects ... Read More about Zakka Home Book Tour – Scallop Trivet Project
Modern Quilts Block by Block Blog Hop – Hopscotch Quilt
Welcome to my stop on the Modern Quilts - Block by Block blog hop! Modern Quilts - Block by Block is the latest creative endeavour from the extremely talented Emily Dennis of Quilty Love. Thanks to Emily and Tuva Publishing, I was given a copy of the book to peruse, and Emily asked if I would like to make a block to help showcase one of the projects in her book. Of course the answer was most certainly, 'yes'! Emily has such a great sense of style and her creations are always ... Read More about Modern Quilts Block by Block Blog Hop – Hopscotch Quilt
