Monthly Archives: June 2010
Authentic Goal Reflection
After setting goals, remember that you are supposed to reflect on them. Well, as you can see, the Authentic quilt is done. Kim’s is done, too. Well, actually, our bindings are not finished yet– not the hand-stitching part because, well, … Continue reading
Summer Fun & Goal Setting
Although I’ve quilted three quilts in four days, I have not had the time to do much sewing. It’s just as well, though, because I haven’t been inspired to piece anything or even shop. All I’ve been doing is playing. … Continue reading
Recipe: Buffalo Chicken Salad
If I haven’t mentioned how talented my mom is, let me just tell you that she’s my inspiration. This woman can shop like no other. Well, I just returned from a long weekend visiting my mom, and one place she … Continue reading
Round with a touch of whimsy
I know I vowed to talk more about the quilting process, but I haven’t been staying true to that, have I? That will all change today, but first, let me tell you a story. I spent a long weekend in … Continue reading
Cowgirls
I finished a cowgirl quilt of my very own design. This quilt started out with the stacked coin fabric only (minus the two pink prints), but this was for a little girl who is a real pistol. So I added … Continue reading
Baby James
So some friends of our family, Kim and John, have been trying to have a baby for years, like 8 or 10 years. They’ve undergone numerous medical procedures, fertility treatments, and a failed adoption placement. It’s been tough. Well, they … Continue reading
Willy Wonky Squares
My second wonky squares quilt is finished. The first one is here. I’m kind of addicted to these squares right now. I’m calling this quilt Willy Wonky because for some reason, it makes me want to eat candy. Actually, all … Continue reading
Guest Blogger: Laura, Day 4
IT’S DONE!!!! IT’S FINALLY DONE! Thanks to ten hours of Glee, three Coke Zeros, and two packs of Trident Layers (don’t forget the bloody cuticle of my left thumb), the quilt is done. I finished it, Danielle washed it, then … Continue reading
Guest Blogger: Laura, Day 3
Have you been following Laura’s postings as she makes her first quilt? Now we’re on day three of her journey. The top is finished. It was fun. The method I used was cut cut cut, then sew sew sew! The … Continue reading
Guest Blogger, Laura, Day 2
Remember my sweet cousin Laura? Here she is with an update. The fabric has been touched! I got my lazy butt out of bed and just finished cutting the fabric for the Perfect Ten quilt, which is made of ten … Continue reading
