Blue Skies and Sunshine

I found Bonnie Hunter's Straits of Mackinac block in Quiltmaker's 100 Block Vol 14 and had to make it. I had lots of these 2 colors so picking colors was easy. The second Maggie saw it she dibs'd it. That's fine, As I was nearing completion she was in the sewing room stroking it fondly and exclaiming how much she loved it. I said I really did too! She says "Oh, mom, you should make one for you to keep" lol...I thought I was. 

Scrappy binding win! no seams in the corners!

Tree of Happiness

This quilt was inspired by a delicate fairy sitting in a patch of morning glories. I love my little dining nook with my Tree of Happiness and collection of Laura Lee Junge prints. 

The original inspiration. Made by Meg Taylor from Australia.

Crimson Forest

After I made my first "One-derful Blended Panel Quilt" I needed to make another. I made a deal with Erin that if she bought the panels, I'd make one for her new apartment. That was a great deal for both of us!

Maggie making adjustments

Trying too hard on this. 

The first cut was made on Jan 2, 2017

La Passacaglia, another new interest

In September I was going to visit family and thought I would like some hand sewing to bring along. I had seen lots of pictures of this quilt and had to try it. Thankfully I found inklingo.com! Most people are English Paper Piecing which is a lot of prep before you even start sewing. With Inklingo the fabric is ironed onto freezer paper and the template for the pieces are printed directly onto the fabric and I can use a running stitch to sew.  The big surprise to me has been how much I enjoy ending my day with some hand sewing. Who new?!

Handy dandy christmas wreath storage that works great to keep my rosettes safe.

Homemade finger pincushions from the inklingo blog.I used leftover yo-yo's from the quilt I made for Maggie in 2001 or so. See, never get rid of anything!