Snow dyeing!

You know what is better than ice dyeing? Snow dyeing! No need to raid the ice maker, or buy bags of ice. I can just walk out onto the deck and scoop some up! Here are some of my latest ice dyed mandalas. I have posted the available ones for sale (see the Shop! link […]

Ice dyeing Mandalas

So today I played with ice dyeing Mandalas. I am slightly obsessed with dyeing, so this is a natural progession, ha ha ha. I am very happy with the results! These are my first two attempts. The turquoise and avacado piece I am planning on refolding and dyeing again. Stay tuned for the results!!

Bertie’s Year Finished

Bertie’s Year, beautifully pieced, hand appliqued and embroidered by my Sister-in-Law, is done. 70 hours of quilting, including stitching in the ditch around all applique and block borders, it is near completion. Only binding is left for her to be finished. I used Superior’s Bottom Line for ditching and swirl fill, top and bottom, Glide […]

Modern Stripes – Quilt Pattern

Looking for a quick to piece, attractive quilt pattern? Modern Stripes is a great way to showcase those gorgeous fabrics you love! I designed this pattern to use whole strips of fabric, thereby eliminating unsightly seams through your large patches of awesome fabric. This pattern is simple, and very attractive finished. It makes a beautiful […]

Progress on Bertie’s Year quilt

This is just a quick update on the status of the “Bertie’s Year” quilt I am working on (for my Sister-in-Law). I am just finishing up the borders, and then will only have the colored triangles to complete. Here it is as of this morning:

New Pattern: Modern Stripes

So I have been working on some quilt patterns, and here is my first. Modern Stripes is a great way to showcase those gorgeous fabrics you love! I designed this pattern to use whole strips of fabric, thereby eliminating unsightly seams through your large patches of awesome fabric. This pattern is simple, and very attractive […]