I have always been intimidated by free motion quilting, until now. My first attempts were awful: jumpy, inconsistent stitches, tension problems, stitches where I didn’t want them, etc. I was determined to improve this year. I have been working on six baby quilts for the local guild to donate to NICU babies. Pictures as soon [...]

During the Spring Blooms swap, Gabi Tietz posted this adorable mini quilt and the little purse. I emailed her to ask her about it. She told me that her and a group of friends have been making these friendship bags to share with each other. They’ve been having a great time. Gabi suggested this would [...]

Lots of great progress being made for the Good Ol’ Summertime Mini Quilt Swap. Check out the Flickr group for more inspiration. Reminder: Mail date for this swap is September 21st. Please, please be sure to have your mini quilt in the mail on time. There are still several that have not received their Spring [...]

I’m slowly catching up after Canada Day celebrations last week and a visit to my family north of Toronto over the weekend. I had a fabulous time playing with my nieces, they are the best. Just a few quick reminders: There are 195 participants for the Good Ol’ Summertime Mini Quilt Swap. I’ll be closing [...]

The quilt I made and the one I received for the Spring Blooms swap, plus goodies and a fabric postcard from Norway.

Join the fun and participate In the Good Ol’ Summertime Mini Quilt Swap hosting by the Quilting Gallery.

I’ve been wonderful to see all of the gorgeous creations coming to life for the Spring Blooms Mini Quilt Swap. The participants have done an amazing job. To answer a couple of questions: Yes, there will be another summer-themed swap. Registration will begin June 23rd, with a mail date of September 21st. I’m also working [...]

I started working on my Spring Blooms Mini Quilt last night. Looking for some border ideas.

It’s Fun, it’s fast, and sometimes a tad wicked…. it’s Death By Quilting (DBQ) and it’s on the internet now!

Many of the wonderful creations have been completed and mailed to their new homes for the Spring Booms Mini Quilt Swap. Below are a few of the mini quilts. Check out the Flickr group to see more of these beauties. Reminder: Your mini quilt should be mailed by June 21, 2009.

I sent out the partner information for the Spring Blooms Mini Quilt Swap earlier today. If you registered, and did not receive your partner’s information, please email me. I set up a Flickr group for posting progress photos and discussion. There are 162 participants in the swap, from 23 different countries. Your mini quilt should [...]

Registration for the Spring Blooms Mini Quilt Swap closes today. As of this morning, there are 144 participants from 21 different countries. I’m thrilled with the diversity. Join the fun: Guidelines Registration – now closed Participants Flickr Group If you registered already, please double-check the participant list that you are on there.