I made one block to test out my block design, and realized that I need to press these a little differently to avoid a few bulky seams. I originally sewed four-patches for the corners and pressed them all the same way. That resulted in four seams that could have been less bulky. So in the… Continue reading One alternate trail block
Category: Sewing
General sewing
Maroon project bag
I originally bought these fabrics over a year ago and had in mind a different project bag to make at that time. I got busy with other things, and the fabric has just been sitting there waiting for me to do something with it. I used a decorator weight fabric for the back and front… Continue reading Maroon project bag
Off the trail (mockup)
I haven’t decided yet what to do with those mirrored flying geese units, but this is what I’m thinking of for my “Off the Rhododendron Trail” version. I’ve seen a few others saying they’re going rogue too, so I don’t feel so bad about just not liking the on point design that was the reveal… Continue reading Off the trail (mockup)
Just not feeling it
When I saw the reveal this morning, I had a sinking feeling. Previously, when I had put my blocks side by side, I just wasn’t happy with how they were ‘meshing’ together. Forsome reason, I thought we were going to do something with the flying geese we made previously in the center of the quilt.… Continue reading Just not feeling it
Large honeybee project bag
I saw a project bag similar to this one on Etsy as I was perusing what others had made. I had the fabric, and I knew I had a perfect project to put in it. I got the fabric at Hobby Lobby for a different project a while back, and I knew I had plenty… Continue reading Large honeybee project bag