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
Table Runners – A Great Place to Start Quilting
On April 21, 2023 by PamIf you want to start quilting, consider starting with a table runner. It can be as large or small as you want it to be and it can be put together in one piece, or in hexagons, or blocks, etc. You can applique something onto a table runner. Modern homes don’t tend to have a
The Quilting Group and the Next Generation
On March 17, 2023 by PamThe history of quilting can be traced back at least to medieval times. The V&A has early examples in its collection from Europe, India and the Far East. The word ‘quilt’ – linked to the Latin word ‘culcita’, meaning a bolster or cushion – seems to have first been used in England in the 13th century.Quilting
A NEW Baby Quilt…
On February 25, 2023 by PamA new baby is always an opportunity to celebrate all that is amazing about life. The birth of a child is a miracle and every family who has experienced this feels blessed. Babies are LOTS of work but, life is worth the effort and, in my case, once you see your children grow up and
The Wanderer’s Wife – Moving Forward – The next step and a little bit of philosophy about life….
On February 19, 2023 by PamThere is a saying about life – you must keep moving forward. During times when I have experienced hardship, loss or trauma, I have always kept moved forward. I don’t believe that you ever move “on” from hardship, loss or trauma but, we keep propelling forward because that is the only way. One of my
The Wanderer’s Wife – Almost Done!
On February 8, 2023 by PamNow that the front of the quilt is complete, it was time to think about the back of the quilt. You can find backing material that is wide and large but, in keeping with the “use your stash” theme of this project, I decided to create my own backing. I measured the quilt and determined
Back to The Wanderer’s Wife
On January 6, 2023 by PamAfter a short break for a Christmas project, we are working VERY hard to complete this quilt. The pattern is not easy to follow and it has become a “make it work” job. I have worked hard to use up as many scraps as I can for this project – and I have used up
Holiday (or Winter) Placemats
On December 12, 2022 by PamAfew years ago, I made a set of placemats – I basically sewed a rectangle with some batting in between, turned it right side out, did a finishing seam around the edge and pressed it – pretty straight forward and a great way to start. This year, our quilting group was looking for a little
The Modern Quilt
On November 27, 2022 by PamTraditional quilts rely on a grid of regularly repeating designs, symmetry, sashing, borders, often complicated patchwork, and simple quilting. In contrast, modern quilts go off the grid and use asymmetry, less fuss, minimalist designs, and a more improvisational style with unusual arrangements of blocks and settings. This quilt is for a young couple – with
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