The Making of Sketch №7
The shape of my life changed in 2020. I lost my partner, the pandemic hit the world and then, I lost my job. To try and help with all the emotions hitting me at once at the time, and at … Continued
In the Manner of Jane Quilt
When I left the world of quilt magazine publishing in 2019, that wasn’t the end of my quilting career. After taking a short break, I started to work on my Quilt Appraisal Certification. For most appraisers, it takes about three … Continued
Into the Fire
A neutral background of black, grey, white, or a well-curated palette of low volume fabrics in a quilt can be timeless in its execution and very pleasing to the eye, but a vibrant pop of colour against that negative space … Continued
Crafting in the time of Covid
When a friend wanted to start her family and conception didn’t happen within her planned schedule, she experienced stress. As her anxiety grew, her doctor advised she take up a craft to focus her mind elsewhere. She decided to return … Continued
Floral Fancy Cushion Cover
As a professional in the quilting industry, I am always curious about other creative outlets. Spending the past fourteen months at home provided an opportunity to take many online classes. I have kept journals my entire life so venturing into … Continued
Dazzling Diamonds Table Runners
I keep everything! I made these blocks several years ago for a QUILTsocial blog post. I’ve no idea what project resulted in these cutoff pieces. I recognize the fabric, but the project…? No idea! So, when I heard that the … Continued
I LOVE colour! quilt
I know I’m repeating myself, but I do have an ongoing love affair with bright colours. As the theme of this Issue is ‘neutral with a pop of colour’ it was only natural that I would submit a quilt for … Continued
3-D Pinwheels Wall Hanging
The 3D-Pinwheels Wall Hanging was inspired by the whimsical colourful children’s pinwheel. The pinwheels are the pop of colour against a neutral (white) background offset by the micro pinwheel quilting design. The pinwheels are three dimensional, which adds to the … Continued
Modern Monogram Cushion
Some of my favourite ‘me made’ gifts are customized cushions. People love the personal touch that commemorates a name, date, or special occasion. This decorative cushion is one of my favourite embroidery designs. Download pattern. Read more in our Issue … Continued