This blog page is a brief discussion of how I created my first quilt, my Purple Bargello lap size (60- by 52-inches) quilt. I assume you are either comfortable with the various stages of creating a quilt, or like me, … Read more
Bulbs planted Fall 2022
LIGHT Full Sun, Partial Shade, SIZE 14+ cm, ZONE 3-8 BLOOM TIME Late spring (May), HEIGHT 35 – 40 inches. One of the tallest tulips around!
Blooms are larger than most. What’s more, no two look exactly the same. Amber, … Read more
Digging Out Snowman, Bellpull
Final finish of 2018! Digging Out, beaded cross stitch bell pull. This was a full kit purchased from 123Stitch. Mill Hill’s 2007 Keeping Cool Collection. Approximate finished size is 2.5 by 5.5-inches.… Read more
All Aglow lap size quilt
This blog page is a brief discussion of how I created my second quilt, my All Aglow 68- by 115-inch lap size quilt. I assume you are either comfortable with the various stages of creating a quilt, or like me, … Read more
Christmas 2019 Runner
Machine: Brother PE800 Embroidery thread: New Brothread Bobbin thread: Brother thread
Preparation: Black Kona (100% cotton) used as stablizier fabric machine (Singer) basted along edges and middle line onto Fine Aisoia.
End hoop: positional 5.1 by 11.8-inches. WSS used at … Read more
Gentle Snowflakes
The Gentle Snowfall design has a layered outline to represent an ornament and an inner pattern featuring snowflakes softly floating in the still air of a brisk winter’s day. The 10 plus page, full color booklet, provides discussion of the … Read more
purple pillow cases, machine sewn
My notes for creating pillow cases and decorative stitching (on the cuffs) pillow cases:
14 by 28-inch size pillow forms purchased online from Joanna fabrics.
100% cotton fabric: Maywood Shadow Play (purple).
Pillow cuff: decorative stitch functionality of my sewing … Read more