The Good-enough Family Archivist
When you are interested in textiles, people assume you are interested in history and the old way of doing things. And quite often that leads to you becoming the family historian. So quite… Continue reading
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Some New Tops
Since I actually finished two kids’ quilts, I rewarded myself with putting together some new tops. I made a second version of a safari quilt, this time adding a cheetah on the left.… Continue reading
One Quilt Three Ways
In 2020, I was given bags of pre-cut squares, and I used some of them to make four I Spy quilt tops. I placed the fabrics in pretty much the same position on… Continue reading
Notes on Design Styles
I read a lot of books about defining one’s artistic style, and I just came across a very helpful guide, Joen Wolfrom’s Adventures in Design: Ultimate Visual Guide. This book specifically addresses design… Continue reading
Safari Quilt
When my friend Liz saw the animal quilt I posted recently, she thought it would be perfect for young relatives who are expecting a baby. That quilt already had a home, so I… Continue reading
Two Small Finishes
Over the past few months real life has snapped its fingers to get my attention — my husband has had two minor knee surgeries, we had a big party to celebrate owning this… Continue reading
ScrapHappy March 2022
Today I have two projects — one is finished and one is in progress. First up, I have the second chair with a seat repaired with paracord. As I wrote in an earlier… Continue reading
ScrapHappy February 2022 — The Scraps Escape!
In 2020, I was given bags and bags of scraps, and one of the projects I started was a quarter Log Cabin, but the blocks were turning out too unruly even for me.… Continue reading
The Endeavourers Reveal Day: Emotions
It is the day when The Endeavourers online art quilt group reveals the works inspired by the latest theme. This quarter’s challenge was “Emotions/Feelings.” Inspired by the process of working creatively, I chose… Continue reading
A Fashion Plate from 1835
One of my daughters kindly picked up some old fashion plates at an auction and gave them to me. Let’s look at this one from 1835 — The caption at the bottom has… Continue reading