This blog post started out as EPP essentials, but truthfully, these are items I use frequently for both foundation AND paper piecing!! Everyone has a different EPP ‘setup’, and you have to find what works for you. Some people use a plastic box, others use a pouch. I use a fabric ‘folder’ with a zipper […]
Summer will be here before you know it! Summers mean longer days. Adventures (whether in your backyard or across the country). Road trips (down the road, or unplugged from ‘reality’). Choose Your Own Adventure It was a huge mindset shift for me to think of adventures in terms of what I can accomplish. It might […]
You may (or may not) know that I homeschool my kids. We go year round, but in the spring we take a break from book learning and exercise the creative side of learning. More library time. More outside time. More independent learning. I’m a BIG believer in experiential learning…so that’s what we’re currently doing in […]
Last year, after I “outgrew” my original hand stitching on the go pouch/folder/bag, I made one to meet all my needs. It was a trial and error (um, the zipper and bias tape to cover it was the BIGGEST pain in the rear…my nemesis). Perhaps one day I’ll make an easier version…it’s all the zipper’s […]
ou might think that foundation paper piecing is limited…you can’t fussy cut …you can’t use directional fabric …and there is SO much waste with paper piecing! Or are these all myths. Myth! They are all myths! In a group a while ago someone asked if you could fussy cut with paper piecing. “No,” someone said, “You can […]
One of my least favorite things to sew are half square triangles. Short of starching, no matter what I do, they turn out off…then my block is off…then the row…then the quilt 😖🤦🏽♀️😾 I’m sure I didn’t make up this method, but it works for perfect squares. 1. Cut the squares to the size you […]
Like coloring, or painting, you can use fabric to create a fun and modern, realistic look to your quilt. I prefer to use solids and low volume prints, as opposed to traditional calicos, because there is less competition for a focal point. But you CAN use your favorite calico; read on, for how! I will […]
Week 2 is already upon us! This week, we’ll be working on the Whale Tail Airstream. In the Quilt Along Group, I posted a video on gradients, and how color placement will change the look of your trailer. There are no wrong gradients! Both low volume, and solids will look amazing, as will a mix […]
Welcome to week 1 of the Airstream Quilt Along!! I’m really thrilled that you are joining me, quilting your own Airstream quilt! I cannot wait to see the colors you choose to use and how it all looks in your trailer (if you have one!!) This week we’re starting with Gloria Flamingo – we are […]
Pair your love of Airstreams and quilting with the Airstream Quilt Along! The Airstream Quilt Along will start on March 11th. We will piece 2 blocks a week for 10 weeks. The blocks use Foundation Paper Piecing. If you are new to FPP (foundation paper piecing) have no fear – my patterns are very simple, […]