By now, I think we’ve all suffered from a bit of cabin fever. However, this article is not about the mental toll COVID19 may have had on us. Nor is it about my wistful yearning for a long holiday in a cozy log cabin on the lake… No, today I’m talking about another type of […]
Words are powerful and can mean many things, depending on their usage. They can be uplifting, and they can bring us down. We’re fortunate to have the power and freedom of speech where we live. There were many possibilities with the theme of Words of Gratitude and Wisdom; the dilemma was which one to choose. […]
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 theme for Issue 56 was Neutral with a Pop of Color, I knew it was […]
I have not one, but two confessions to make today. First, I love colour. Well, not just love, but LOVE. Actually, even that might be an understatement Read more in our Issue 54. Heather McArthur [email protected] shutupandquilt.wordpress.com
I have a cat named Mitz that I adore. I’m pretty sure she adores me too, though she’s a cat, so you can never really tell. I took this funny photo of Mitz one day – she stuck her face in mine, yet she seemed to be saying, “What YOU lookin’ at?” I thought it […]
I have not one, but two confessions to make today. First, I love colour. Well, not just love, but LOVE. Actually, even that might be an understatement Read more in our
I grew up on a hobby farm, with horses and cows, chickens and rabbits. My childhood memories are filled with time spent in the barn on our property – feeding and grooming the animals, polishing the horse tack, and cleaning the stables. Now, as an adult and far from the family farm, the scent of […]
As a quilter, knitter, sewist, or a person with any crafting hobby, I’m sure, like me, you are inspired by what you see around you. I often take photos of odd things on my daily travels, so often so that my husband no longer shoots me piercing looks when he finds me in the middle […]
Let your inhibitions go with this free form curved piecing technique. Before you begin with your masterpiece, you may find it helpful to practice the methodology using some scrap fabrics to perfect the technique. Try using different widths for the curved pieces, you may prefer to make the pieces a consistent width from top to […]
You can gather scraps of fabric, or just get your favorite fabric colors to make this quick and fun quilt. Instructions on how to make the feetwarmer pocket on the backing. Read more in our Fall 2016 issue. Download the PDF pattern now. Designed by Jackie White [email protected] jabotquilt.blogspot.ca twitter.com/jackiewhite121