Since I’ve joined the Minneapolis Modern Quilt Guild, I’ve made (or at least started) a lot more quilts. I’m constantly inspired by the people in the group and what they’re working on. I’ve also learned a lot of tricks and advice and I’d like to pass on some of that to you. A design […] Read more…
Transferring your Patterns
If you’re like me, you’ve got a collection of books with pattern pages or expensive patterns with multiple sizes and you don’t want to cut into them directly. Some pattern pages in books even have overlapping pattern pieces and so pattern transfer is necessary. There is an easy, inexpensive way to transfer them and keep […] Read more…
Knitting with Fabric or Why did I think this was a good idea?
I’m always up for a challenge. One of the things I like about the Minneapolis Modern Quilt Guild (MMQG) is that we do various challenges. They’re not all quilting challenges, thankfully, or I’d never get them all done. The last one was simple :: to use up your oldest fabric! Great! My oldest fabric happened […] Read more…
Simply Color. Simple Pillow.
When I got my hands on a mini-charm pack of Simply Color, I was really excited. I really like the fabric line and I’ve never used a mini-charm pack before. They are so cute and little! I had no grand designs for this little fabric pack. Something simple. Just a 6 X 7 grid […] Read more…
Ombre Shirt
| Apparel
Dyed a little shirt for my kiddo. To make this shirt I used Tulip One Step Tie Dye (in a bottle) in Red. You just add water and shake it up and your dye is ready. For the ombre look I layed the t-shirt out flat on a large plastic bag — then I […] Read more…