February 2014 – weeknight quilting

The state of things: frustration, delay, too much to do

I have a lot going on. My sewing eyes were bigger than my sewing stomach. Too Much To Do The deadline for my three-zip pouch partner swap is fast approaching. I have made two pouches – one for my mom that was pretty, if not a wee bit wonky – the other abysmal – gorgeousContinue reading “The state of things: frustration, delay, too much to do”

Thursday Therapy: Gift Boxes

Today is a two-fer. I missed posting last week – I didn’t miss sewing, I just missed posting. Last week I made this little beauty – the super versatile gift box block pattern from Shape Workshop. So fun to make – and I *might* have been in the Valentine’s Day spirit when I worked onContinue reading “Thursday Therapy: Gift Boxes”

Happy Birthday, Mom!

This is a close-up of one of my favorite things in the world – my Ginger Jar wall quilt my mom made me. The applique and quilting are gorgeous. My mom seems to effortlessly bring joy and love and beauty to everything she touches. I aspire to be my mom – to be as kindContinue reading “Happy Birthday, Mom!”

Arrrrghhh!

This is a quilt for the pending baby of my cousin Josh. I really love this quilt. The theme for the baby’s room is Pirate. I asked Josh’s mom what the theme was when I was thinking about the quilt to make, and it was duh, Pirate. Josh and his wife take pirate-themed vacations whereContinue reading “Arrrrghhh!”