Butterflies for the Baby
On November 6, 2024 by PamWhen I found out that my friend was going to be a grandma, I immediately started searching through my fabric for something to inspire me to create a quilt. I came across several different butterfly prints and I was immediately in “creative” mode. I used my “classic” baby quilt pattern and I embroidered a heart
An Autumn Project
On September 19, 2024 by PamI have created my own fabric before – it is called crumb quilted. I used it to make a pillow. This Autumn, I am working on a coat. I have currently created all the fabric for the front pieces, the arms and the back by sewing together pieces of fabric from my collection (and a
Fun in the City – Beautiful Canadian Quilts
On July 14, 2024 by PamWe started the day with a stop at Kelly’s Gluten Free Bakery in Burlington for muffins and coffee on our way to spend the day with Zachary. We hopped on the Go Train in Burlington and headed for Mimico Station – a short walk to Zachary’s apartment. Zach had ordered a gluten free pizza from
Quilting a Mountain
On March 29, 2024 by PamOur son, Sebastian is a “climber” – that does not mean the “ladder of success” but, rather mountains, cliffs and climbing gyms. He asked for a quilt of a mountain and so, Charles designed one and we created it. Sebastian loves to climb and his brother, Zachary has started climbing with him (in a climbing
The 90-Minute Quilt
On March 23, 2024 by PamCan you sew a cute little TV watching quilt in a morning? Yes, you can! I gathered together the fabric, cut 35 – 6 inch squares, created a pattern and sewing it all together. I found some backing, put the front and backing right sides together and put batting on top, sewed it all together
Christmas Tree Skirt
On March 3, 2024 by PamI am always looking for a new challenge and when I packed up my Christmas decorations this year, I decided to try to create a new tree skirt. :As usual, I started with a search – pinterest, etc. to find some ideas. I ended up doing a “version” – as I always tend to modify
A Quilt from 1718
On December 10, 2023 by PamAs I continue to challenge myself with quilting projects, I look at a variety of options. I like designing my own quilts at times and then, as always, I like looking and reading about quilts designed by others. My husband, Charles found this article about a quilt created in 1718. If you are interested, read
Triangle Quilt
On November 6, 2023 by PamThis quilt was challenging – there was a lot of matching that did not come out perfectly I used the owl buttons to assist with improving the look of the quilt as well as covering a few issues at some joins. I love the colours and the design and the quilting. The summer is not
The Triangle Quilt Challenge
On June 28, 2023 by PamEvery time I start a new quilt, I look for something different and challenging. The triangle quilt has lots of POINTS but, that is part of the fun and challenge of the quilt. I am definitely not perfect in matching my points. As I keep sewing it together, I am getting better at figuring things
Turtles….All the Way Down – Baby Quilt
On June 7, 2023 by PamQuilting is a way of giving back. Most of my quilts go out into the world and they are not perfect…they are handmade. This little quilt will be sent out once the a new little one is born, all the way to British Columbia. I used some fabric that I had and some that I
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