After 10 years of aversion (or maybe just fear) for hand piecing, I learned that I enjoy not only piecing hexagons by hand, but even bigger pieces. Compared to 3/4'' hexagons, these pieces are really large. The whole piece measures about 25''. And I pieced it like hexagons: paper templates, glue (instead of basting with thread - and I loved it!). A quick project. So far... I thought … [Read more...]
My First Ribbon
Do you remember this quilt ? I was so happy when it was accepted in the Judged Show of the International Quilt Association, "A World of Beauty", that takes place in Houston. And it won a ribbon - an Honorable Mention in the Innovative Applique category. A small award, but a HUGE encouragement! We all make quilts because they make us happy, but it’s great to know that all the time and hard … [Read more...]
44!
So we managed to take a pictures with all us. After my sisters kept telling me that we can't gather together for the weekend, on Saturday evening at 10 the doorbell rang and the house was invaded ! We don't make surprises to each other often (because we just can't keep secrets, especially if they are happy!), so I was shocked when I saw them. Saturday was a full working day for all of them, … [Read more...]
A Family Project
All her life, my mother made wonderful knitted clothes for her 4 daughters. Last year, I and my 3 sisters decided that it is our turn to make something for her. So we started a Grandmother's Flower Garden Quilt. My sisters are not quilters but all of them were happy to learn how to sew hexy flowers. And they LOVE it! 17 months later, here is our finished project. It measures about … [Read more...]
Free Quilt Design…
for my newsletter subscribers. Hard to choose the colors and fabrics! Have you subscribed to my newsletter? There is a form on the right sidebar. Every month I will create a new quilting design for you. … [Read more...]
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