I recently made this quilted, cropped swing coat for my 2 yr old as kind of a wearable muslin. I say that because I used a pattern that I drafted myself, but didn’t bother to test out before cutting into my fabric, and because I’ve never made anything fully lined before. I think it turned…
My Second First Quilt?
This is my very first quilt. Sort of. I started it, and then the I Spy frenzy overtook it, and it was pushed aside for a bit. My mother had planned a visit in April and I was so so so excited to give this to her in person. My very first quilt, just for…
I Spy: A Completed Quilt
Not just any completed quilt. My very first. And an I Spy Swap one. At several points during the process, I decided it would be my only quilt. Ever. But now that I’m done and I’ve rested a bit, I’m can’t stop thinking about it. So that could mean there will be more. Eventually. I…
All Else MUST STOP
Until I finish working on this: I’m a bit obsessed. Care started it. I’ve already rearranged since taking this late last night, but this is the general idea. The top four rows are already stitched. I have a plan for sashing in-between strips. I have children who are going to want attention today. They just…
Patchwork Crib Bumper: A Tutorial
Having a baby? Or have a friend who is? Or maybe your sister? Your daughter? You know, one of those people you know who would be having a baby? Or… maybe you want to make one of these for someone you don’t know at all. Heck, it could happen. I looked and looked for a…