Have you ever seen something out in the wild, and wondered how pretty it would be to freeze that shot and frame it forever? It's that moment that is just SO good, you take in that extra long gaze and lose yourself a little... Well when you're April Rhodes, you take that extra step into … Continue reading Observer Fabrics Preview
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Kaleidoscope Quilt and Schnitzel & Boo (R4) Mini Quilt Swap Re-Cap
The Schnitzel and Boo Mini Quilt Swap was the first swap I followed on Instagram. I was pouring over the hashtag #schnitzelandboominiquiltswap and trying to figure out what the heck was going on! This swap has the claim of being the original swap where you are blind partnered (the recipient doesn't know who is the … Continue reading Kaleidoscope Quilt and Schnitzel & Boo (R4) Mini Quilt Swap Re-Cap
Make a Mugrug from the Dwelling Quilt Pattern
When Holly Gets Quilty asked for pattern testers for her newest Dwelling Quilt pattern, I couldn't help but get involved. I first became familiar with Holly's patterns through her Squash Blossom pattern I used in the Squash Blossom Bouquet mini. She makes the most gorgeous quilts and I love how her patterns are so nice … Continue reading Make a Mugrug from the Dwelling Quilt Pattern
What to Do When You Forget to Pre-Wash High Contrast Colored Fabrics (in a Quilt)
After picking the high contrast fabrics for one of my latest quilts AND after cutting into it AND after piecing it...I realized I should have pre-washed it! How was I going to prevent bleeding on my project??? When I thought to pair magenta, black and white fabrics together in my recent Jacks Quilt, the thought … Continue reading What to Do When You Forget to Pre-Wash High Contrast Colored Fabrics (in a Quilt)
Fabri-Quilt New Block Blog Hop – Hanging Flags Tutorial
What's better than being part of the 2015 New Quilt Bloggers? It's that, PLUS the chance to play with some beautiful Fabri-Quilt Prairie Cloth Solid Fabrics AND take part in a few charity quilts! There are GIVEAWAYS happening today through Thursday!!! (Scroll down for details.) Our gracious hosts, Yvonne @Quilting Jetgirl, Cheryl @Meadow Mist Designs, Stephanie … Continue reading Fabri-Quilt New Block Blog Hop – Hanging Flags Tutorial