Of all the aspects of quilt making I struggled with as a beginner, I’d have to say, for me, choosing fabric was the hardest. I just didn’t know where to start, or how to build. A stash? I had none. Nothing. I’d made clothing for my family, household items, and recovered furniture. But, those things only required Read More
Month: September 2018
Tips and Tools Wednesday Edition – A Portable Design Board/Easel
Well, remodeling is officially underway! As our granddaughter, Little Miss B, would say, “Grandma, your room is naked!” Except for my computer and desk, it certainly is! The internet cable hanging from the ceiling has to be rerouted to a different room, so my wonderful husband is getting things ready so that I have as little down Read More
Apparently there’s been a HUGE snafu!
Yep. That’s me with no make-up, hair in a clip because I had to get up at 3:30am and work at my day job, and horrified to discover the blog subscription mess. (Hey, just keeping it real.) I looked up the synonyms for the word “snafu”, and what I found describes what has happened perfectly! Here Read More
Tips and Tools Tuesday – Make your Own Portable Pressing Board
Many people have asked me where I got the pressing board I use for quilting. Well, I made it. And you can make one, too! In just a couple of hours you can have one of the best quilting tools around. It has a handle so you can easily take it to quilting class. And, it’s TWO-SIDED! Read More