Several years ago I participated in a Christmas paper-piecing exchange. Each person was responsible for completing 12 blocks, 11 of which were then sent to a coordinator, who in turn sent you back 11 blocks that others completed. I assembled
Crumb Chaos
I adore making scrappy quilts and finding ways to use the leftover fabric pieces into other projects. That’s why this technique, Crumb Chaos, is so appealing. I’ve been saving up strips and pieces for a couple months now that I’ll
Star Bursts
I took this photo at the Upper Canada Village 2007 Quilt Show.
Charmed Circles
I started this quilt several years ago, but wasn’t happy with the results, so I put it away, out of sight. In the meantime, I purchased a new sewing machine, Janome, to replace my Singer that would eat my fabric,
Mimi Kicks Stash Quilt-A-Long
Quick piece 12 blocks and then have fun with the many possible layouts. Join the Mimi Kicks Stash Quilt-A-Long. If your stash is anything like mine, you’ll have no trouble coming up with the 72 – 2.5″ squares of whimiscal
Dream Catcher
A beautiful quilt by Deb Karasik of Quilt Mavens.
Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds
I made this appliqued wall hanging with beading for my niece’s first birthday.
Super Circles and Lollipops
Here’s a great tutorial on making Circles from Anna Marie Horner. Use your newly found knowledge to create this yummy Lollipops [PDF] quilt.
Tokyo Quilt Festival
Some beautiful photos from the TOKYO International Great Quilt Festival 2008. My favourites so far, Colorful, Colorful Days of Life and Tea Party.
My Purple Magic Tiles
I made this Purple Magic Tiles quilt for my parents this past Christmas. It’s a Kathleen Bissett pattern, and was pretty easy to accomplish. On the other hand, the binding I did was rather difficult. 2.5″ pieces separated by 1″