Inspiration

In the Quilt Around the World II Bee, Julianne asked us to make a 14″ block for her daughter. Pru has been asking for a black and white Paris-themed quilt for her room ever since they moved into their new home, and Julianne decided to use the bee for some help with this project. We […]

Amy at Made During Quiet Time is having a creative contest. You can find the full details by clicking here:http://duringquiettime.blogspot.com/2012/06/texting-while-sewing-contest.html?showComment=1342050782415#c707868809278900668. Basically, the challenge is to make one 12″ block using text fabric. The block can be paper-pieced, traditionally pieced, or improvisionally pieced. The name of the game is using text creatively in your block. Amy

In the Quilt Around the World Bee, Elizabeth asked us to make her a 15″ block using half-square triangle blocks. I don’t know what it was about making a 15″ block that threw me, but it did. I made this block three times before it came out the right size. It is basically six rows

My mom always said, “Changing her mind is a woman’s prerogative.” I don’t know if that encourages freedom or indecision, but I still embrace the concept. Which explains why I have decided to change my starter block for the Around the World Bee. This is my starter (for keeps, it’s been mailed): I love paper-pieced stars. I

Thank you to my awesome friends who have agreed to test my pattern. You are the best! I have testers for this quilt, but if you are interested in testing for me in the future, please email me. I’m looking for pattern testers. I have an easy child’s quilt pattern that I need tested asap!