Those who have taken a class with me know that I shy away from pressing small pieces and mainly finger press, but this mini iron and mini pressing board have been a winning combo and sit right beside me on my sewing table.
I had fun using Instructables for the first time to put up instructions on how to make this handy mini pressing board. Let me know what you think.
Happy Stitching!
It is a busy day here in the studio.
And it is exciting to announce the winners
of the draw for the Quiltmaker’s 100 Blocks, Volume 9. And the winners are:
and …
What are you working on this week?
Happy Stitching!
Do you dreamily picture in your mind the day when your UFO pile will not exist? I have and I made a huge effort to achieve just that here. I bet you can almost feel the sense of accomplishment that would wash over you? Imagine, no nagging feeling that they are calling your name while you sleep. Gone would be the guilt. Just think about it … the ability to focus all of your attention on only one project.
I have had a somber but exciting realization. I am never. not. going. to have. UFO’s! Even if I finished up the 3 UFO’s I have (yes I am stalled at 3!). Whaaaat?
Two cohorts in crime are dashing the “done” idea … actually slaughtering it. My mind and my stash. The two of them get together and look at each other and come up with grand ideas for yet another project. While I may have the potential to complete those 3 UFO’s I have realized I have about 100 mental UFO’s on the go! Fabric pulls for a project are the biggest instigator. But oh the excitement of picking up a piece of fabric and imagining all the possibilities … oh yes….! It’s a reality … so much fabric … sew little time!
Of course WIPS (works in progress) are a totally different subject! Totally legal. And of course guilt free.
A family room quilt in progress as a leaders and enders project. Requested by the kids … but that’s another whole post!
I have 5 WIPS right now. How many projects do you actively have on the go?
Happy Stitching!
While I was in Boston I had a few extra hours for sightseeing.
I loved the SOWA Sunday Market. Four different venues in close proximity: an open market, a vintage market, a farmers market and a bevy of food trucks. It was a fun visit. My “Rookie Melt” grilled cheese and basil lemonade was delish! Toronto take note … food trucks are a good thing!
And I found this sewing shop, Grey’s Fabric and Notions, bustling with activity.
During my last visit to Boston I did not make it to the Kennedy Presidential Library. This time I’m glad I did.
Early morning Beacon Hill. A wonderful walk to breakfast.
Do you have a favourite activity in Boston?
Happy Stitching!
You know the ping you hear when an email zips into your inbox. The excitement and anticipation of “who is that” before you click into your mail program. The snail mail equivilant is the thunk at the side door when mail is delivered and the curiosity about what magazine or book has just arrived. Computers are great, but I love paper in my hands!
It is honestly such a thrill to get a great magazine like “Quiltmakers 100 Blocks, Volume 9” and find one of my blocks in its pages. I’m honoured to keep company with such an amazing line-up of quilt designers. In this summer’s issue there is something for everyone: basic blocks, complex blocks, piecing or applique, paper pieced or foundation pieced, traditional, folk art or modern.
When I was designing my block for this issue I was thinking traditional of course and small pieces goes without saying. So I combined my passion for both with my penchant for medallions and clear historical colours. I love the result and hope you do too.
I have two copies to give away. Leave a comment below to be entered and I will draw two winners next Wednesday, July 30, 2014.
Happy Stitching!
