Today, I made my June blocks for the Vintage Sheet Quilting Bee. Evelyn asked for wonky log cabins or courthouse squares, so I made her one of each. I think courthouse square blocks are a bit faster, because I can sew, iron and cut 2 sides at a time. I am big on pressing a seam before sewing over ... View Post
Vintage Sheet Swap
Look what arrived on Friday! My 80 fat quarters from the Vintage Sheet Swap! They are so bright, cheery and PERFECT! I can't wait to use them in a project (or 10, or 20!). Here are a few of my favorites: Holy flower power! I love getting sheets that are the same pattern in a different ... View Post
“Geese in the Forest” Progress
Slowly...oh so slowly... 17 down, only 83 to go... Paper piecing flying geese=fun sewing them together and matching points= a BIG ol' PIA! ... View Post
Bee Blocks
Amanda asked for plus-sign blocks for the Vintage Sheet Bee this month and she did an awesome tutorial to get us started. The blocks just needed to be bright and 10" square. We could use artistic license on the rest of it. Here is what I came up with: I really had fun doing these. I'm thinking ... View Post
Lazy Little Geese in the Forest
I started my "Geese in the Forest Quilt" and I think I love paper piecing. We'll see how I feel after another 97 blocks (I have three done). The pattern is from Twiddletails, but I didn't follow their tutorial on paper-piecing, because it made my brain hurt. It was very nicely done and I am sure ... View Post
Vintage Sheet Swap
All ready to go.... 80 fat quarters, 8 different prints. I can't wait to see what I get back in return! ... View Post