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October 04, 2008

A few current projects

I've been playing with purse patterns recently because they tend to be smaller projects than a quilt. Here are a few purses I've finished recently. Sep 2008 163 This is Amy Butler's Sophia Carry All  made with flower Show fabric from Benartex.

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Back after long hiatus

Well it's been a long time since my last post. A move from VA to NC, a missplaced camera, lost power cord, shorter and fewer naps, increased busy toddler schedules, and lack of time for sewing and space for sewing have all contributed to my lack of posts. I've started sewing again, even added over 7 new projects to my sewing project pile! But my biggest and most exciting news is that I've started working part time at a local quilt shop. It is called Wish Upon A Quilt and has an online store front at http://wishuponaquilt.com I'm excited to be a part of the team at Wish and find the time there very inspiring. I will also be helping them get a blog setup over there so hopefully you'll be hearing more from me here as well.

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Quilting Books

  • Joanne Larsen Line: Quilts From The Quilmaker's Gift
    Just as inspiring as the story books it comes form. This would be a great book for a beginner, novice, or expert quiltmaker. The quilts in the pictures are very inspiring and the instructions for each project are laid out very well. The authur gives a fabric list for each quilt for several sizes and then explains the construction process.
  • Jeff Brumbeau: Quiltmaker's Journey
    This is actually a prequel to the first book. The "life story" of the Quiltmaker is beautifully told and the art work is just as stuning as the first. Inspiring to any quiltmaker.
  • Jeff Brumbeau: Quiltmaker's Gift
    I fell in love with this book as soon as I saw it at my local quilt shop. It practically leapt into my stack of things I was purchasing. I love the arework. Quilt patterns and fabric images are so beautifully woven into each scene. I've bought every book associated with this one and have loved them all. I haven't read it to M- and A- yet, they haven't developed the patience to sit and listen to it yet ..but soon.
  • Pat Speth: Nickel Quilts
    I've wanted this book for awhile but still haven't bought it yet. I'm participating in my guilds' charm square exchange on the assumption I will eventually buy this book.
  • Jinny Beyer: Designing Tessellations
    I need to add this book to my wishlist. I love tesselating patterns and would like to learn how to dessign my own.
  • Jinny Beyer: Quiltmaking by Hand
    I love all of the sewing history in this book. Everything you need to know about hand piecing a quilt. Very inspiring and motivating. An easy read.
  • Marsha McCloskey: Blended Quilts
    I took a class from Marsha one year at the MAQF and enjoyed it immensely. I love flipping through this book to see the beautiful quilts.