She had the best laid plans… then everything went sideways. It seems that even when I think I’m doing something right, I’m doing something different than what I’d planned. This block uses the Owl print (Peony colorway) from the All-Stars fabric line of 2018. I’d originally planned to have him vertical, but it seems he… Continue reading Sideways Owls
Author: Melissa
Wild Vines PV block
Mid-week I was able to work on another set of blocks for my Peaks and Valleys quilt. This block uses the Wild Vines print (Sorbet colorway) from the Chipper fabric line of 2016. I have to be really careful about getting everything the right direction so I don’t have too much on-bias unsewing to do.… Continue reading Wild Vines PV block
What a sweet surprise!
When my dear friend sent me a note telling me to expect a package, I had no idea what sort of gift I would be receiving. Imagine my surprise when I opened the package to this! It’s the perfect keepsake for all my quilting or other crafting ideas, doodles, notes, etc. The book is bound… Continue reading What a sweet surprise!
Pink peaks and valleys
I got to work a little on the Tula Pink Peaks and Valleys quilt blocks this weekend, and finished three of the colorways (out of 18 total). I did two blocks of the pinks above using the Bees Knees design (Sunset colorway) from the Birds and the Bees collection of 2012. Then I worked on… Continue reading Pink peaks and valleys
New poncho project
I got sucked into a new knitting project recently, and have been spending most of my knitting time on it (except when I’m knitting on charity hats). The stitch pattern is a fairly simple repeat, but does take a little concentration not to lose my place as I’m working through each pattern row. The design… Continue reading New poncho project